BS Button Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Well... it doesn't appear there is too much interest in our get together. The Thelma Houston track was "I've got the music in me" if anybody gives a hoot... Mike Is that the Sheffield Lab recording? I've got that one. There you go Colter, see. I do have some CD's. Ya Cheesburger eating wino's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Is that the Sheffield Lab recording? I've got that one. There you go Colter, see. I do have some CD's. Ya Cheesburger eating wino's. It is, but the vinyl pressing. Sounded killer I tell ya! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 To Colin, On the Australian chiraz. Yellow tail? Maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Lindemans Shiraz Bin 50 http://www.raederswine.com/sku067161.html I hope he doesn't get mad, but I gave to my sister on Sunday for her 50th birthday (along with a $50 gift certificate to Macy's). [] Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I've been on a Pinot kick, lately. Grgich Hills Cab is my fav, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Well I just about passed over this thread. I'm really tired from Akfest and just trying to get my bearings back. Sounds like you guy's had a ball! Colin thanks for a great comments. Your going to keep this up until I feel obligated to send you a pair for reveiw I just don't know if I can fill the orders after the reveiw LOL!! These get togethers are fun and should go on. Great way for folks to get to know each other. AKfest was an absolute ball. If it went on any longer I probably would of passed out. There is such a thing as to much fun...... Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmbil Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Glad to hear i was a good event. I want to attend one of these so be sure and start with an earlier date. It was my yearly 4 day fishing trip so I had to miss out. I also would have wanted tolisten to more Jazz or rock than gospel music. The only gospel I have is the Blind Boys from Alabama. Question...what tap did you have the La Scalas on with the VRD's? For an interesting listening day, take turns changing the ohm load to the speakers. With the right setting it really tightens down the bass. The 4 ohm tap should work best. I have many different speakers that I could bring...most recently a pair of Sonus Faber Concerto's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Bill, Not trying to crap on your advise but Lascalas are very different from Cornwalls. The VRD handle the bass cabinet of the Lascala way different. If the bass gets any tighter or stronger the cabs would probably fall apart [] Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmbil Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Well its a good thing you chimed in then. What tap do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 When I had my McIntosh MC250, I ran the CWs off of the 4 ohm tap which sounded better than off the 8 ohm taps. Of course, the CWs were crossed over at 45Hz back then, so there was still a good amount of bass coming out of them, and it sounded the tightest on the 4 ohm taps. But that's also SS amplification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 I also would have wanted tolisten to more Jazz or rock than gospel music. The only gospel I have is the Blind Boys from Alabama. We played mostly jazz, and only 2 tracks off the Gospel album, but both were outstanding http://www.audiophileusa.com/item.cfm?ID=33378&c1=ppc&source=VinylRecords&kw=Gospel Question...what tap did you have the La Scalas on with the VRD's? For an interesting listening day, take turns changing the ohm load to the speakers. With the right setting it really tightens down the bass. The 4 ohm tap should work best. I have only hooked my La Scala's to the 8 ohm post on the VRD's. I am also using the ALK networks, and according to the literature from Al: The design has also been heavily computer optimized for a smooth input "return loss". This means that the network presents a stable 8 Ohm load to the amplifier across the entire audio spectrum. The load to the amplifier then becomes that of the speaker itself, rather than of the crossover network plus the speaker. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 ...I have my K'Horns on the 8 Ohm tap as well...Klipsch told me the AK-4s are nominally at 8 but the tech I talked with said he uses 4 because it is all the rave here...[]...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Mike's LS with ALK and VRDs sure does not need any more bass control! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 yes, but did you drink it? I've had Aussie Shariz (once) as harsh as dry Chardonney... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 On my living room Lascalas with Klipsch AL3 networks and my Stereo proto type amp I use 8 ohms without any reason to switch. With my Shop system Lascalas with Deans relatively benign impedance load ALK Jrs I also use 8 ohms. The Cornwall's are a very different speaker in the bass region which would not surprise me if the 4 ohm tapps might tighten things up. Khorns with stock Klipsch crossover may sound better on the 4 ohm taps not sure about that situation. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 We tried 4-ohms briefly at peacherman Daddydees <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Arkansas gathering in May 2004 on the Khorns (dont know which amplifier, Cayin TA30/) and to me the bass extended through the room better (Lower freq.?). I have heard of a few people going back to the nominal 8-ohm tap, but it ia always for something as elusive as more upper end air. [8-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 24, 2009 Moderators Share Posted September 24, 2009 I just found this thread. If you decide to do another get together, would love to attend. I'm in Plant City, 45 min east of Orlando. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I will definitely be having another in a couple of months, right after redoing the family room (new floors, etc). I'm figuring sometime after middle of November, so that might mean waiting until the new year. Since the last one I have a new turntable (Thorens TD-124/SME 3009 II/Zu DL-103R), added the Cream option to the BBX and Khorns that were refurbished by Greg Roberts (V-Tracs/2" BMS/Beyma tweets/ALK Universals/Closed in backs). This combination puts this system in a completely different league than what was here prior. It's the best sounding system I have ever heard! Now granted, I haven't heard a lot of other systems, but I have heard some pretty good rigs, and this one tops them all. When the room is complete I'll send out some invites and get a feeling of when most people can make it. I would really like Jim and his brother Chops to make it this time. I would also like to see a return visit from Colin. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 24, 2009 Moderators Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks Mike, that sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 During the second week of November I'm going to go through a complete rebuild of a pair of "special" Heresy's; you guys would be more than welcome. Saturday the 13th would be a good day for those interested in the results. Then we can all plan on heading to Mike Lindsey's house a couple months later and drink all his beer!!! LOLOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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