dave43
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| Good small sub. I had a Klipsch SW 10 II that really sounded great, muchbetter than the newer models. I've seen SW 10's and 12'schange hands for $300-$400. These models had a greatamplifier and are a good value on the used market. | |
| LOOKING FOR CD STORAGE RACKS I've made several CD racks that are inexpensive, and willhold hundreds of CD's depending on how big you make them.They're pretty simple. E-mail me if you'd like the instructions to make them. Most of my friends that see them think they were purcha... | |
| Are Horn Speakers good or bad or simply a complete joke? I have owned a pair of Klipsch corner horns and a pairof Klipsch Lascala's in the past and thought they bothsounded great! Tube amps are definately the way to go with these super efficient speakers. I've had others thatcomplain about the harshness... | |
| Quick question on BAT preamps Tireguy:My VK3i has both balanced and single ended outputs.Dave | |
| Sellers that don't respond Glad to see I'm not the only one who feels this way!Thanks for your responses. Dave | |
| Receiver as Tuner Thanks for the great idea! I just hooked my vintageMarantz 2226B receiver up to my BAT pre-amp thru a "tapeout" and am now enjoying great FM stereo! This receiver hasthe old "Gyro-tuning" and picks up alot of great stations.Thanks again!Dave | |
| RCA to XLR connection I've got an extra pair of the excellent BAT adapters youneed. I have a BAT VK3i pre-amp, so I bought two pair,and only need one. E-mail me if interested at bennett@mhtc.net.Dave | |
| Hales Trancendence 8 or 5 speakers Well, as others have stated, the electronics certainly makethe difference, but I've had my Hales T-5's for about 6months, and I think they're a great speaker! I purchasedthem at a great price since the company went belly up, anduse an Odyssey Stra... | |
| Will buy Pre-amp today, help please !! I just received and hooked up my BAT VK3i yesterday, andif the VK5i sounds even better than mine, you're going to love it! I'm using an Odyssey Stratos amp and Hales T-5 speakers, and I love the BAT! Good luck.Dave | |
| unequal cable lengths Thanks for the advice, everyone! | |
| Cd storage..what's an audiophile to do? O.K., here's what I built to hold my CD collection:6" wide X 48" long pre-finished shelving (white or wood)3/8" X 72" threaded steel rod, nuts and washers to fit the rod. Simply measure and drill holes in all four corners of each shelf (use a squa... | |
| Odyssey Stratos My Stratos is dead quiet also. No problems, and greatsound! The above posts are right, Klaus is a busy guy.He won't answer my e-mails, but he called me at home onenight at 9:30 PM to discuss his Tempest pre-amp! I've beenwaiting to read some revie... | |
| Sony SCD-777ES availability? Thanks for all your advice (even Paul!). I had no ideaI was opening a can of worms with this simple thread!I talked to the boys over at Oade, and they said the new777ES will carry a street price of aound $1800. I justfigured if a discontinued 777 ... | |
| Sony SCD-777ES availability? Thanks for the info, Rcprince. Paul (Beemer): you soundlike a jerk. Don't bother answering a thread if that'sall you've got to say!Dave | |
| Odyssey Tempest pre-amp any good? Thanks for your help. BTW, Klaus also told me that a remote would be available later this year, and he willupgrade your Tempest for about $125 when it's available.I think I'll try the pre-amp and will post my opinion.Thanks,Dave |