I Must be NUTS

soundfreak1
soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
edited June 2013 in Vintage Speakers
Dropped of the rta12c crossovers off at my techs house today, along with full complement of Clarity ESA. 250V CAPS and neutrek conectors, gold "slip on" conectors, new 14ga copper strand wire, and mills restors. I will be installing huricane nuts ( no spikes type) also gold 5 way binding posts. Have new gaskets for all drivers as well. Drivers already dynomated and tweets upgraded to 194's. Am expecting some serious results! Better be good for the expense LOL. Will follow up
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when finished.
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2013
    You're NUTS that's all.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

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    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
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    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited June 2013
    Yep must be. But is it the "hobby" that makes us NUTS or.......Yea thats it! I feal better already!
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    edited June 2013
    Now that's some eye candy!!!
    You have some serious stuff going on!!
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited June 2013
    Yea. @&#% @%#&#& madisound had a 40% off sale! Sucked me right in! LoL
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited June 2013
    That's a lot of caps to make you go nuts...

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited June 2013
    LOVE IT!!
    Can't wait to hear a review of the results.
    And pics.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited June 2013
    Picts will follow. It will be a week or so that will give me the time to do the mounting hardware and enlarge the hole for the neutrik conectors. Clean the inside and reseal the joints.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited June 2013
    Yes, you are nuts! But in a good way. My prediction is you'll be very pleased once burn in is accomplished.

    They are very good speakers in their original version, and at a whole other level with upgraded caps, resistors, H-nuts, dynamat.

    May I make one other suggestion as long as you're removing the drivers: get a sheet of Black Hole and put 4" wide strips behind the MW's. It really helps to improve clarity during complex passages, especially at concert level volumes.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited June 2013
    I have heard of this being done but 4" wide and how long should they be? I visualize verticle strips? Some detail would be of help. Thanks evet though i seldom (if ever) raise the volune up due to room size. Thanks
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited June 2013
    soundfreak1 wrote: »
    I have heard of this being done but 4" wide and how long should they be? I visualize verticle strips? Some detail would be of help. Thanks evet though i seldom (if ever) raise the volune up due to room size. Thanks

    It goes on the interior back wall, behind the MW's. Because they're side by side it's placed horizontally spanning the width of the cabinet. I found that it also helps at moderate volumes.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited June 2013
    drumminman wrote: »
    It goes on the interior back wall, behind the MW's. Because they're side by side it's placed horizontally spanning the width of the cabinet. I found that it also helps at moderate volumes.
    Thanks while the cabs are open might as well do it as well. Will have to check some car audio shops in my area to see if i can buy in small piece to do the job. I can only assume it is expensive in rrg. package sizes.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited June 2013
    Cant wait to hear these when complete, although i know it took nearly 300 hours fot the 5jr+'s to fully set in. In fact even after that i can still notice small changes in the sound. They keep getting better.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited June 2013
    soundfreak1 wrote: »
    Thanks while the cabs are open might as well do it as well. Will have to check some car audio shops in my area to see if i can buy in small piece to do the job. I can only assume it is expensive in rrg. package sizes.

    $70 for a 24" x 27" sheet, enough to do several speakers. I did my 2.3TL's and RTA 12C's with one sheet.

    I bought mine here: http://www.soniccraft.com/products/damping/blackhole5.htm
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited June 2013
    drumminman wrote: »
    $70 for a 24" x 27" sheet, enough to do several speakers. I did my 2.3TL's and RTA 12C's with one sheet.

    I bought mine here: http://www.soniccraft.com/products/damping/blackhole5.htm

    Another 70. Bucks oh boy!!! LOL. Thanks for the info though. (got any leftover??? LOL)
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    edited June 2013
    I did my SRSs, 1Cs, and a pair of Allison 6s with one sheet of BH5.

    One sheet goes a long way.
    Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.

    Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.

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