New speakers!

[madmax]

Just ordered a pair of R15's from Frys for $50 to use in my cubicle. I'm going to try powering them with a t-amp because most of the time I can't play them loud anyway. In the evenings I could crank them up though. Any cheap suggestions for power?
madmax

[madmax]

I meant to post a pic. I'll try again.

[hoosier21]

how about using one the dozen amps you have laying around the house - FREE

[Mjr7531]

Wow!
Those speakers look absolutely gorgeous with the cherry finish.
Nice catch, you'll make em' all jealous.

[danger boy]

maybe look at a nice vintage Pioneer integrated amp. to run those babies. vintage Pioneer is pretty sweet sounding.

[madmax]

Originally posted by hoosier21
how about using one the dozen amps you have laying around the house - FREE

At one point I had a pair of SDA-CRS and a tube amp here. Although nothing has ever walked away it made me nervous so I took them home.

Vintage would be cool but I need something somewhat small. My sources are a PC and XM radio so I need to switch between the two. I can change the 1/8 inch jack if necessary to switch sources. I would like something nice sounding and small.

madmax

[madmax]

I'm quick on the trigger today! I ordered a Teac A-L700P T-amp. Zero seemed to like it a lot...

http://www.needledoctor.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.271/it.A/id.2206/.f

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[Zero]

All I can say Madmax is: Hell yeah !

[Airplay355]

i liek them better then the rtis and the montiro line :eek:

[PolkThug]

Cherry looks good for those. The black ones at the store look like crap.

[Early B.]

Max -- Keep us posted. I'd like to know how the Teac compares to the Sonic Impact. Can you hook up a source directly to the Teac?

[Zero]

The inputs are variable.. so yes he should be able to.

[dorokusai]

That is definetly a sharp looking speaker in the Cherry finish.

[Fulmer]

Heads up- those rR15s re back at $50/pair. R50s are $80each. Easy on the eyes and good for those on budgets.

[Early B.]

One more question -- will the Teac accept banana plugs?

I asking because I was going to purchase a Sonic Impact and buy the custom aluminum chassis and install 5-way binding posts, etc. I'd rather purchase a T-amp that doesn't require any mods.

Thanks.

[madmax]

I think if you are considering the high eff speakers the SI is probably the way to go. (from what I've read). The SI seems to be making a hit with the high eff crowd wich is not an easy thing to do.
madmax

[Danny Tse]

For those interested in the TEAC Tripath power amp, here are some threads over from audiocircle.com

Start with this one first (19 pages)....

http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=11728

Then stock TEAC vs. modded TEAC

http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?p=141414#141414

I have been meaning to get one of these TEAC amps, but my PS Audio speaker cable purchased sidetracked the project. Yes, the TEAC has binding posts in the back. No detachable power cord though.

Man, those R15s looks damn good in cherry.

[nadams]

I didn't realise that they were $50/ PAIR!!!

Just picked up a pair, myself (I hope... they said "call for availability"). I'll probably drive them with my Pioneer SX-450, if it's enough.

Can't wait to get 'em.

[HBombToo]

http://www.needledoctor.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.271/it.A/id.2282/.f

does anyone know if this integrated is a common ground for use with a CRS+?

Max thanks for the link... you will probably responsible for my fisrt ass chewing from mama this year;)

HBomb

[madmax]

Great links DT!

Hbomb, I am very happy to get you in hot water, anytime!

From what I understand the pcb inside the unit is set up to allow for 4 channels. One is left unpopulated. I'm guessing here but I think they probably use two channels from one IC and one channel from another. The dual outputs from the one chip (if that is the case) would not be common ground. BUT, if I'm right about the two chips, the second one could be tied common with one of the first two. All guesses though. I'll investigate it once I receive the amp. Obviously the first thing I will do when I receive it is rip it apart. :D

madmax


Here is a link for the R15's in case anyone else wanted to order a pair. For me they were $50 plus $10 shipping.
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4205294

[tryrrthg]

Just an FYI... I ordered some R15s yesterday to use as surrounds and they show mine as backordered. So I don't have my hopes up...

[Pauly]

just called since i ordered 2 pair this morning and they are back ordered till the 25th of Feb but are already backorderd some 300 pair's..Looks like if i get lucky it will be sometime in march from what he tells me. This sucks

[Kevinvb11]

Originally posted by dorokusai
That is definetly a sharp looking speaker in the Cherry finish.

I'll second that! Great find, if they sound as good as they look you should be very happy.

If only I could have a pair of those at my desktop/workplace..... :p

[madmax]

Originally posted by spasticpitbull
just called since i ordered 2 pair this morning and they are back ordered till the 25th of Feb but are already backorderd some 300 pair's..Looks like if i get lucky it will be sometime in march from what he tells me. This sucks

It's better to wait than to be told they are unavailable. :)

I just hope we get them.

madmax

[nadams]

Damn.... and they already have my money :(

I can't wait until MARCH. By then I'll have forgotten that I paid for them. The black ones are shown as being in stock and available, though. Do they really look that much worse?

[madmax]

Here is a pic of a cool looking tri-path amp.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.geocities.co.jp/MusicHall/5687/MyAmp/TriPath.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.geocities.co.jp/MusicHall/5687/MyAmp/TriPath.html&h=600&w=800&sz=11&tbnid=bys7ZqmByW8J:&tbnh=106&tbnw=141&start=4&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtripath%2Bamp%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D

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[Danny Tse]

madmax,

Have you seen the TEAC Tripath amp when painted black? Very cool.

[madmax]

Originally posted by nadams
Do they really look that much worse?


Did you see the price for the black ones? $129. That is why the cherry ones are such a deal. They look better and cost a lot less.


No on seeing the black ones but that is a great idea! Actually I may try a very radical color. Maybe red or yellow. Maybe yellow and black. Maybe purple.
madmax

[nadams]

Yeah, I did just notice that the price is much higher. I wonder... if, on the off chance that the Cherry becomes no longer available, they would give us black instead.

I'd rather be on the waiting list than not get them at all, I guess.

[Danny Tse]

madmax,

Go to the below link and you will see the TEAC (and its back panel) after it was painted back....

http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/modules.php?set_albumName=albuo42&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[nadams]

Okay, so these speakers are rated 20-100 watts each. The receiver I'd like to drive them with is a vintage Pioneer SX-450, which is only rated at 15wpc. However, I've never had problems with it driving speakers larger than these. It can't handle my Monitor 10's, but it runs my 5jr's pretty easily. Any thoughts? Should I dig up one of my other old receivers that might be rated higher?

These are going to be used in an office room with a PC as the source. Plus of having your brother as your boss... he likes loud music, too :D

[madmax]

Often a small speaker requires more power than a larger one due to efficency.

Looks like I have at least 30 days to wait... I'll probably forget I ordered them.

DT, yes, the black is VERY nice. Did you get the texture that way with special paint or did it just happen? Nice system too, except for that EQ futzing everything up. :) I especially like the two amps sitting together and the granite on the other components. Very serious DIY!

madmax

[Danny Tse]

madmax,

The system in the photos isn't mine. The owner of the system sold his $1,200 integrated amp (which cost more than my entire system) and replaced it with 2 TEAC amps. I e-mailed him regarding the black paint though and here's his response....


Well, I used some "bed liner" spray paint that I found in a local store - I thought that since it stays a little flexible, that it might help with damping the chassis from vibration, as well as meet my need for dark components.

It is a textured paint, so if that appeals to you, I am sure that in the US Pep Boys or somebody must carry a product like it - essentially a spray on coating for pick-up truck beds.

IF you want a smooth black coverage from the paint, I would suggest Krylon, it goes on really nice, and looks glossy etc.

BTW, he used the TEACs to drive a pair of 4 ohm Totems and no problems at all.

[madmax]

I assume he is bi-amping? I'm very anxious to hear one of these. I hope it gets here soon. If it is anything like the Sonic Impact amp it will be awesome with the extra power.
madmax

[Danny Tse]

Yes, he was using the TEAC amps to bi-amp his Totom tower speakers. He has since switched to DIY single-driver speakers. But the fact remain that the TEAC amps can drive low impedence loads, has a lot more power than the Sonic Impact T-amp, and a proper power supply.

I think the TEAC driving the R15 will sound great.

[nadams]

Well, today's supposedly the magic day that they're supposed to get a truckload. We'll see!

[Pauly]

last i heard they were getting them in 3/4 here is a copy of the email i got....

Hello,

Thank you for contacting Outpost.com.

Currently we estimate your item to be in stock on 3/04. However we
cannot guarantee that date as manufacturers occasionally experience
delays in shipping their products. We recommend that you check back with us on or shortly after this date to verify your order status. We
apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this may cause.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.

Sincerely,
Jess H
Customer Service Representative

Bastards :(

[nadams]

Damn... I thought it was Feb 25th. I'll email 'em, myself.... I've waited tooo looong. Good news is, they _didn't_ charge my credit card yet. Wait a minute, that's not good news! *goes to make a payment*

[nadams]

Yep, I got the same thing... March 4th.

[Pauly]

Got this email last night

Dear PAUL ,

Thank you for your order XXXXXXXXXX.

We apologize but the item(s) you ordered are still out of stock and we are unable to provide a definite ship date.

Please let us know if you would like to keep your order active by calling us at 1-877-OUTPOST (International customers, please call 1-860-927-2050) or e-mailing us at backorders@outpost.com.

If you elect to keep your order active and agree to a indefinite ship date, you may cancel your order any time prior to shipment. If we do not hear from you within 30 business days, your order will be cancelled automatically.

We appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Fry's Outpost.com
Customer Service Team


Freaking bastards :(

[madmax]

I got the same message yesterday. I called to make sure they didn't cancel the order and the guy said he expected them in on the 4th. I hope he meant the 4th of march. :)
madmax

[Pauly]

Will see, hoping for the 4th damit :)

[Jstas]

This woulda worked out great and if you left it unfinished, nobody would want to swipe it 'cause it looks like some cobbled together thing!

http://www.tubesandmore.com/images/inv/K-502.GIF

http://www.tubesandmore.com/new/scripts/silverware.exe/moreinfo@d:/dfs/elevclients/cemirror/ELEVATOR.FXP?item=K-502

[nadams]

Yep, got the same email as well. Will have to email them to make sure my order doesn't get cancelled. Since they didn't charge my credit card yet, and the price has gone back up to $130/pr, will they still honor the sale price?

[Pauly]

Originally posted by nadams
Yep, got the same email as well. Will have to email them to make sure my order doesn't get cancelled. Since they didn't charge my credit card yet, and the price has gone back up to $130/pr, will they still honor the sale price?

Yes they will honor the same price and i just got a reply that they are still expected 3-4. Lets cross those fingers and toes :)

[tryrrthg]

well today's the day. Anyone hear anything? Mine are still show as backordered when I track them at the outpost web site.

[Pauly]

I got nothing and still show backordered as well.

[nadams]

I received the following reply to my email requesting that my order be kept active:

Hello,

Thank you for contacting Outpost.com.

We have received your response to keep your order active and have noted
your account. Our apologies for the continued delay.

Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Regards,
Patrick
Customer Service Representative

[madmax]

I don't mind waiting so long as they deliver.
madmax

[nadams]

Not that this thread really needs to be any longer...

BUT...

Thanks again for shopping at Outpost.com! We are pleased to tell
you that we shipped the items listed below.


HOORAY!!!!

[Pauly]

yup got the email too....About damn time :)

Pauly

[nadams]

And better yet, ABX tracking shows that they'll be delivered tomorrow :D :D :D