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    Bob Crites has Passed

    I was wondering why I had not heard back from Bob. He usually got right back to me when I had stupid questions. We are greatly saddened to announce the death of Bob Crites. Bob was an amazing husband, father and grandfather and he will be sorely missed. He loved music and sound reproduction...
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    Klipsch Heresy 1's

    Starting a thread for my Heresy build I'll be starting shortly. I'm gathering parts right now and have a direction to go. I found a thread for some upgrades over on the Klipsch Forum so I'm going to give them a try. I can't afford a pair of Belle's right now so I will do these. The Heresy...
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    Covid Relief Check and use

    Did you get a check, or are you getting a check this year??? Did you do anything responsible/irresponsible with it? Maybe bought a case of beer and a "Tied Stick" or maybe you paid for grandma's groceries and Preparation H with it? Or maybe you didn't get one. Feel like posting it?
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    Fred's Toob amp(s) build.

    It's been a while since I have done a pair of these but It's all coming back. Fred went out and got a pair of Tube amps and since his boss won't let him take any time off, he asked if I would be interested in building them. Of course I couldn't turn Fred down so he shipped them heavy bastards...
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    Brown Dog Adaptors and OPA2134's HEY BUILDERS!!!

    I was going through my stash and found 7-Dual OPA2134UA adaptors/chips which I will not be using. They are New and untouched. 7 Adaptors (Cimarron # 060601) for replacing the RC4136 OpAmps in the PL/Carver gear They run about $20 with the OPA2134UA chips (27 of the IC's). The adaptors are...
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    Acurus RL-11 New addition to my rig

    Just showed up on the turnip truck. Sporting all the original boxes/packing. She's in as new condition too. No upgrades planned nor recap at this time. This will replace my Carver 4000t Preamp and will be my last preamp.
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    Guitar Center is filing for bankruptcy

    Another one bites the dust boys. When we finally come out of lock-down, there won't be anything left to go see. I heard that the Grand Canyon was retiring too!!!!!
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    MJ21196G buy anybody?

    I just bought 100 MJ21196G transistors for $4.25 each. Anybody want to go halves on them? It would be $220 with shipping for me and you. Thats a great price. I'll send you your 50 pieces when I get them in a couple days.
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    Any 700B meters available?

    Looking for meters/movements for the 700B. Jewell or ??? PM me if you have any. Trades/cash etc..... Always welcome
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    Original 700B/II parts

    I have another load of parts from stripped amps. If anybody is interested. $80 including the $20 shipping There are 5 control boards, 2 back planes, some light boards. I think I have more to add to it. I still have an amp to strip so you can have those too. I'll pack this in a box and...
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    3 WOPL's in the pipeline (+1)

    Damn, didn't realize how much STUFF it takes to do a build like this. It's been a while since I had 3 amps to build (And another next week). Three 700B's and a 700 Series II and I do believe I'm going to be due for a vacation when this is all over. This isn't ALL the parts either. I already...
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    Sewer sludge

    Sewer sludge' detects coronavirus outbreaks days faster than contact tracing, study finds The recent Yale study finds wastewater testing gives up to an eight day head start in curbing potential Covid-19 spread. Stay outta MY septic tank please!!!! HUH?
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    Montreal anybody

    Anybody live near Montreal and want to pick up a receiver and ship to me? I will pay you for your time and effort, and ALL packing supplies and send you a Fedex tag
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    700B WOPL's available soon

    Looks like I just scored a handful of 700B amps. If there is anybody interested in commissioning a WOPL, Let me know by PM. I'd love to build you one. OR TWO!!!!! As you may know, the 700B's are nearing impossible to find status. All built using Brand new White Oak Components, with MilSpec...
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    Is this the beginning to The End??????? Be afraid :(

    Just Born Quality Confections, the company that produces Peeps, says its holiday-themed marshmallow treats will not be in Halloween candy baskets this year -- and they won't be in stores for Christmas, either. Halloween Peeps -- which are shaped like pumpkins, ghosts and monsters -- and...
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    Happy Birthday Jerry

    Hope you have a great day.
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    New Ultrasonic Cleaner

    I finally got my Ultrasonic Cleaner in the mail..... YEAH, It's Chyneeze but really, not many of these are made in the USA these days. I'll add more to the thread later but wanted to get the thread up and going. I took somebody's advice and went with a BIG machine. I bought the 30 Liter...
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    Pentagon orders shutdown of Stars and Stripes newspaper

    We've hit another bump in the road............................ I remember over the years, being out in the field/overseas etc..... Of only having the Stars N Stripes to read. Sux that they have to kill it. RIP Stars N Stripes
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    Any hoarders out there (Yeah, right)

    Free (But you gotta pay for a Medium Flat Rate Shipping box from my house to yours ($15 or there abouts)..... I have about 20lbs of "Vintage PL700B/II parts that I'm tired of tripping over. There are all flavors of Transistors, speaker posts, switches etc..... The first schmoe that wants it...
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    PL 400 Series II Dimensions

    Are the chassis' for the 400 and the 700 (the face plate mounting holes) the same? Will a 700 II face fit on a 400 II chassis???
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