gregm
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| Are the Klipschorns mainly for Classical music ?? Warren....this is a pair of '78 Klipschorns.....the capacitors are 28 years old and, so are the drive units, especially the bass units. Not musch tweaking as, maintenance...Tsk, tsk, Warren -- really:)I'm surprised the new K's are so much better (... | |
| Are the Klipschorns mainly for Classical music ?? I think it is time for new crossovers in the '78's. You would do well to google for tweaks. There are many, very well documented, improvements for the Klipshorn.In and of itself the Klips is, undoubtedly, an excellent speaker design. | |
| How to stabilize speakers without spikes. After living with carpet over wood floors and spikes on my speakers for many years, my wife wants to have a wood floor (maybe tile) installed in our houseThis will change the tonal balance of yr spkrs' response (usually upward). You'll get more mi... | |
| Review: Dunlavy Audio Labs SC-IVa Oooops -- just saw that Sean mentions this on another thread. Sorry! | |
| Review: Dunlavy Audio Labs SC-IVa Just a minor note for those using new capacitors in a signal line: BEFORE isntalling, try charging the caps with a varistor going slowly from v. low voltage up to their rated voltage. Proceed CAREFULLY thereafter in performing installation. | |
| Upgrade order suggestion preamp vs speakers Do you have enough room to play the Maxx?? It's a big speaker.If so, and you generally like Mr Wilson's products, then here's another rec for the speakers.As to the pre, it's outclassed imo by the rest of the equip. HOWEVER, most pre's aren't very... | |
| Which amp matches best my JM Lab Mezzo Utopia ? Blanket statement: you'll need ~50W class A or ~150W hi-bias class AB to get the Mezzo singing with appropriate dynamics. (They may be nice speakers but they consume lots of energy.)So, given current pricing on quality hi-power tubes, I would reco... | |
| Half the information on CDs is analogue Again:If we can get the performers educated and involved, it will be hard for the "industry professionals".... to ignore pressure from both sides i.e. the bands and the consumers.I'd forget consumers and focvus on performers. But then, you'd need ... | |
| Is Bi - amping worth the trouble? Undertow -- that's actually a very good plan! Go for it, Blindjim... | |
| Is Bi - amping worth the trouble? "Headroom" usually relates to the extra energy the amp has available to deal with (loud) transients in music without clipping.Back to biamping -- a) I wouldn't have much to add to Sean's post above.b) A quick reference of what you may expect with ... | |
| Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308 Part II Providing my usual general, nebulous, and generally biased views here's a quick response to yr quests:1) Judge in specific context. You can extrapolate only when the circuits are similar. (There's not much creativity, anyway).2) Oh yes -- see the ... | |
| The best CD Player for the money Try this "AMR" product. Haven't heard it but it looks serious... | |
| Loudspeakers that go LOUD? As things stand, you'll either add that "bass unit" (i.e. not a subwoof) -- or you'll have to purchase new, fullish range speakers & a new amp. Indeed, if you keep the speakers you'll probably need a higher powered amp anyway (unfortunately): ... | |
| Demagnatize cartridge?? even if the attraction (of the Shure gauge is not catastrophic, it can throw the readings offGood point. It does, invariably so. You have to resort to tricks (side-ways readings, etc). Oh well... | |
| Levinson 20.5 monos - Time for a Refurb? To re-confirm the obvious, do replace those caps and also check other vulnerable components as suggested above. I also VERY strongly recommend you find/purchase/otherwise obtain the SERVICE manual for your amps. Had you had that now, you could hav... |