New Finds

[luvtolisten]

Be careful, only preamp outputs can be used for biamping. Bypass or monitor outs will not allow any volume control.

Thank you Mr. P.,good idea as far as how to use them as mono amps.
I knew the monitor outputs had that effect, but I thought "bypass" was just for the tone controls only. Thanks for sending that along, I may have done a bad thing! Why are is there a "bypass " anyway?

[luvtolisten]

Oops I see noob just posted too. Thanks noob.

[luvtolisten]

Wow, I didn't think such an adapter existed. Very cool, thanks!

[thekid]

Found these on CL today for $20. They were part of an iPod system that Klipsch made a few years back. Unfortunately the subwoofer that came with them appears to be dead. Hooked them up briefly and while I would not say they could used as the fronts in a real set-up they seemed to sound a bit better than the Minimus 7's. Probably with a sub they could hold their own with alot of other speakers.

Here is a link to a review of them a few years back.

http://www.macworld.com/reviews/prod...eview/ifi.html

[poppachubby]

Well they got 4 out of 5 mice, so they must be good! haha...

What will you use them for, a comp system? They look interesting, how big are they? They look like really beefy computer speakers, am I right?

What did you use to listen to them?

[thekid]

Well they got 4 out of 5 mice, so they must be good! haha...

What will you use them for, a comp system? They look interesting, how big are they? They look like really beefy computer speakers, am I right?

What did you use to listen to them?

Not sure what I am doing with them. I was really picking this up hoping to use it as a mini-iPod unit for my wife. They are fairly big and not quite what I would call a computer speaker. They weigh about 4lbs each and have a 3.5" woofer and 3/4" Micro-Tractrix Horn. The stands are really high quality and could even be wall mounted. They are RSX-3's and appear to be currently used by Klipsch in several of their HTIB systems.

[luvtolisten]

Nice find Kid! Today I bought a pair of EPI 201's for $16 (garage sale). I didn't ohm it out yet,(I haven't hooked them up, to big to move around and I'm sure they'll need new caps) but the drivers have rubber surrounds (still good) each woofer moves in and out as I gently push on it. I also bought a pair of Epicure 10's, the cabinets are toast, the woofers need foam but for $12 I couldn't pass it up, just for the parts They are similar to the EPI 100's, (same drivers) only the woofer is off centered, closer to the tweeter which is postioned lower than on the 100's. I have 2 pair of 100's, one pair the doesn't have the orignal woofers, I thought I would re-foam these and use them. The 201's have a switch on the back for 16 ohms and 4 ohms, I assume it's to play the two set of drivers in each speaker in parallel or in series.

[thekid]

Nice find Kid! Today I bought a pair of EPI 201's for $16 (garage sale). I didn't ohm it out yet,(I haven't hooked them up, to big to move around and I'm sure they'll need new caps) but the drivers have rubber surrounds (still good) each woofer moves in and out as I gently push on it. I also bought a pair of Epicure 10's, the cabinets are toast, the woofers need foam but for $12 I couldn't pass it up, just for the parts They are similar to the EPI 100's, (same drivers) only the woofer is off centered, closer to the tweeter which is postioned lower than on the 100's. I have 2 pair of 100's, one pair the doesn't have the orignal woofers, I thought I would re-foam these and use them. The 201's have a switch on the back for 16 ohms and 4 ohms, I assume it's to play the two set of drivers in each speaker in parallel or in series.

LTL

Great pick up!
If you are not familiar with EPI I think you will be impressed after giving them a listen. Be careful around those rubber surrounds they do get brittle with age and will crack on you. I look forward on your thought on the 201's I passed on a pair a couple of months ago that were at a local thrift. Still wonder what it would have sounded like to have a pair of 201's with my 100's stacked on top......

[luvtolisten]

Thanks Kid. Good point about the rubber surrounds, I have to shop by an auto shop and see if i can get some type of rubber restorer to slow the process down. You got me thinking about stacking them with the 100's, but I can't because the 201 have a set of drivers on top, but maybe in parallel, side by side......with the Adcom preamp and amp, I'll be having a ball! It's Christmas in August!
I was pleasantly surprised about a year ago when I got my first pair of vintage speakers, the EPI 100's, how good they sound, especially after replacing the caps. Now I'm hooked. I'm having the same problem you have, running out of space, I need a bigger house. These 201's were like the "Christmas tree syndrome". They sure looked a lot smaller outside in the seller's driveway.

[dakatabg]

I see the AR members are rolling today with new items!

[luvtolisten]

I see the AR members are rolling today with new items!

Hey, where's yours? What happened, did you get grounded?
Oh I know you'll be back, with a vengence!

[dakatabg]

Hey, where's yours? What happened, did you get grounded?
Oh I know you'll be back, with a vengence!

Right now I am in process of enjoying what I have : but one day I will appear with something new

[luvtolisten]

Right now I am in process of enjoying what I have : but one day I will appear with something new

Nothing wrong with that, you have a lot of great stuff to choose from. I do look froward to your next "find".

[poppachubby]

kid that combo looks stellar. Silver with silver, nice.

Hey L2L, are you familiar with Human? He builds EPI/Gensis inspired speakers, but also repairs and services the old stuff. He was an employee at Genesis and when they went under, he bought all of what was left at auction. Good info there and he is available through email.

http://www.humanspeakers.com/e/index.html

[luvtolisten]

Thank you PoppaC, yes I am famaliar with that website, lots of good info there.

[thekid]

Restless soul on contented ears.......

Okay I did not need this and I am sure I am set with pre-amps but for $10 what the heck....
This is a Thalia pre from the maker of Ampzilla.
Will give it a test run tomorrow but if anyone knows it feel free to share your opinion.

[dakatabg]

Never heard this brand but It looks good and I guess it will sound good. You will tell us tomorrow when you hook it up!

[thekid]

Never heard this brand but It looks good and I guess it will sound good. You will tell us tomorrow when you hook it up!

The brand is actually called GAS for Great American Sound. The designer James Bongiorno has a very interesting history and has worked on the development of several good pieces of gear over the years,

http://www.ampzilla2000.com/James_Bongiorno.html

[poppachubby]

Dang, ten bucks? Looks like a real business machine. Maybe it will best the Adcom? I am dying to know...

[dakatabg]

Thanks thekid for the info, I checked the site and I see they have a very nice power amp!

[Mr Peabody]

Yeah, that might turn out to be the best $10.00 you spent.

[thekid]

Yeah, that might turn out to be the best $10.00 you spent.

Mr.P

I think you are absolutely right!!!!!

I was only able to get about 30 minutes of listening in because we have company staying and I was told to stop hiding out in the garage.... Very preliminary impression.

I took it out to the garage system and tentaviely hooked it since they amp connection does not use the regular Right/Left designation. I guessed that the bottom cinput was for the right channel and the top was the left. Anyway the amp used was nothing special a Kenwood KM-209 and the first pair of speakers I tested it with was a pair of Genesis 10's. It was immediately apparent that this pre was doing things with these speakers I have never heard before. Crystal clear imaging at a very low volume setting. Just thinking about increasing volume added sound-extremely sensitive volume control which in the wrong hands could easily blow speakers out. The Cd I was listening to was not challenging and rather pedestrian but sounded very lively and crisp. Seemed to be very accurate and tested the full range limits of the speakers. Did not try to make the speakers do more-no distortion or shrillness even when you pushed the control levels to the extreme. One the pre took the speakers to their limits it just leveled off as if the tone controls has reached their end. I then switched over to a pair of Polk Monitor 10's which have a large passive radiator bass and this piece reached way down and brought out deep clear bass.

I need to try some other music on it and really put it through its paces. Would also like to give it a sustained listening to make sure their are no issues. I also have to find some replacement buttons. Am dying to know how it will sound in the main system but the sensitive volume control worries me. My wife has a tendency to forget how to power up the gear and starts turning knobs. If she were to turn the volume knob too high and then apply power I can see her frying my Heresy's......

[poppachubby]

Mr.P

I think you are absolutely right!!!!!

I was only able to get about 30 minutes of listening in because we have company staying and I was told to stop hiding out in the garage.... Very preliminary impression.

I would trust your gut here. Your revelation sounds like the same experience with my Bozak. I'm excited for you, I know how great a difference a truly high end pre can make in voicing your system, and it sounds like you've landed on one.

I'll say it again, take some time and PLEASE compare it to the Adcom and Basic gear. I know you're unfamiliar with the Adcom, so even if it takes a month or so, report back.

Regarding the hot gain control. My EICO HF-85 has an infamously hot gain knob. I think you're quite right in considering others who may use it, forget and blow up your speakers. You will grow accustomed to using it however.

Great stuff man.

[poppachubby]

kid, where did you get it?!? I thought my Bozak was a steal at $120. It's REALLY hard to find quality pre amps for a good price. That thing might be one of your greatest scores yet! I bet it sounds better than the Adcom...

[luvtolisten]

You stole it!! Great find Kid, Congrats! Like to hear you thoughts as compared to the Adcom.