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Recall of Krell Amplifiers

I just received information that the US CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) in conjunction with Krell Industries has recalled 2,300 of their KAV-250a, KAV-250a/3, KAV-500 and KAV-1500 amps due to 50 reports that the amps overheat causing smoke and electrical fires. A component input device can fail and cause the amps to overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. These amps were sold between January 1997 through to February 2001 for between $3,000 and $8,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the amps and contact Krell to schedule free installation of replacement fuses. The number is (888) 436-6055 between 9:00am and 4:30 pm EST, or go to their website at www.krellonline.com or e-mail at [email protected]

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magfan
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Shad> I believe on ALTAIR V, it was Churchill who gave your quote.

Here on EARTH it was Lincoln.

Is there a Theramin soundtrack album from FP?
magfan
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From memory, so don't harsh me too bad!

Theramin invented by a Russian of that name (first not remembered) who later disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

No particular love for Krell, at least the Equipment. However, the Krell fictional race DO get my sympathy, based on what Morbiius said of them and how they perished.
Class 'a' gear doesnt' get my sympathy, either. I simply can't take the heat, not to mention the apparently occasional meltdown! Not being rich, I stretched myself to audition the then current 400xi integrated and while the Maggies seemed to like it, you could use it as a cook top.

Shakespeare would be proud. I'll let you guys figure that one out!
And it has nothing whatsoever to do with Star Drek or Orson.
magfan
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I stand corrected! I have thought forever....(years, actually), that Forbidden Planet had a Theramin score.
Now, I guess I need to find out what the difference is between the circuitry of the Theramin and that described for Forbidden Planet.
At least they can't take my Disney animation away from me!
magfan
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Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', about 1610.

Yes, Theramin is a non-contact instrument invented in about 1928 by Leon Theramin, a Russian. 2 hands control amplitude and frequency. BUT, as I was corrected in a previous post, the Theremin was NOT used in Forbidden Planet!
I think he disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Word on the street is he went back to his home planet.

You can buy modern SS versions, as kits, boards, or just schematics. However, even though I am a SS guy, I would prefer the Tube version....for nostalgia if no other reason. It'd look cool in the living room, too. Scare the &^%$ out of the cats!

I have always been told that Disney did the Mattes....Paintings on glass, used to provide the cool backgrounds in many scenes. A lost art courtesy of computer enhanced graphics.
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