Documenting: My SDA-1c upgrades from start to finish
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I really like how nicely the RTiA drivers clean up too...
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Alright!
Since I'm not artisan-able like our resident crossover maestro- draft crossover bracket v1 is done.
It's utilitarian, but it works.
- Can install all caps on top. (I think it was F1 and someone else who gave me the idea after I played Twister/Tetris with my Monitor 12 caps.)
- Resistors and plugs and coils remain on original side.
- More wiggle room for upgraded coils.
- Lots of wiggle room for bigger caps.
- Screws into floor of 1C.
- Bass coil still attaches to back wall.
It's not fancy, but it should make life easier for me now *and* if I upgrade the coils laters. Plus, it acts as a holder while I solder [laughs].
I remember now! F1 told me I could just drill another hole to adjust alignment of caps, as long as you hit the same trace underneath.
Then, one of you showed me the big 1C cap mounted off its original location.
Those were the things that made me try this.
Well, and Vr3's amazing work and @westmassguy's rebuilds. I think his placement of the big cap was what I'm thinking of up there^The Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage -
Nice thinking outside/inside the box.
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Sweet
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Redesigning the front left corner tonight. I don't like how I slotted the left plug into the brace.
That'll be about 45 minutes of tweaking. Then it takes about 11 hours to print one bracket at draft quality. It doesn't have to be ultra smooth for this application.
Refined v1 should be printed by tomorrow morning.
Then the other by Saturday morning.
Then soldering, mounting, connecting, **** in passives, and bench test #1.
I'M SO CLOSE!
And totally making Sabrett's-style onions for hotdogs this week. Might be awesome combined with chili and slaw... Then Ima hook up my fancy wheel, pedals, and shifter to Gran Turismo this coming week.
When I was little, I used to eat mayonnaise and sweet relish on my hotdogs. Now, mostly just mustard. I should get fixins for Chicago dogs, too...The Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage -
GT7 on PS5? I still need to hook up my wheel.
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plastic_avatar wrote: »Redesigning the front left corner tonight. I don't like how I slotted the left plug into the brace.
That'll be about 45 minutes of tweaking. Then it takes about 11 hours to print one bracket at draft quality. It doesn't have to be ultra smooth for this application.
Refined v1 should be printed by tomorrow morning.
Then the other by Saturday morning.
Then soldering, mounting, connecting, **** in passives, and bench test #1.
I'M SO CLOSE!
And totally making Sabrett's-style onions for hotdogs this week. Might be awesome combined with chili and slaw... Then Ima hook up my fancy wheel, pedals, and shifter to Gran Turismo this coming week.
When I was little, I used to eat mayonnaise and sweet relish on my hotdogs. Now, mostly just mustard. I should get fixins for Chicago dogs, too...
How are you doing the red onion sauce?
I would love to have your recipe….
Only way I get a good hot dog here in Laramie is have Sabrett’s ship to us.
We usually stock up on two 5lb packages when we order.
P_A, where do you live?
What time’s supper…. 😬
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@skipshot12
As recommended to me:
Olive Oil
Onions
Water
Tomato Paste
Corn Syrup
Cornstarch
Salt
Red Pepper Flakes
Vinegar
Chop and saute onions.
Add water, tomato paste, corn syrup, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add vinegar and simmer for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until the liquid is reduced and thickened.
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@Clipdat
6 on ps3 and 4
I have a G27 and G29.
I need a dedicated seat, but room...The Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage -
Oh ok, cool. I played a lot of GT5 on PS3, I think that was my favorite. Never got too deep into 6.
Been playing 7 on PS5 but the in-game currency and low reward payouts are kinda stupid. Gameplay is good though. I have the Logitech G29 too but no dedicated seat/wheel stand. Kinda gotta jerry rig it.. -
^ Thank you for the recipe.
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Oh ok, cool. I played a lot of GT5 on PS3, I think that was my favorite. Never got too deep into 6....
...have a Logitech G29 too but no dedicated seat/wheel stand. Kinda gotta jerry rig it.
Maybe I'll buy a couple copies of 5 and try it.
Rigging = Yeah. I have an old desk (no seat) from an Elementary school to hook things to. It's... kludgy.
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@skipshot12
Sorry! Forgot measurements:
1 1/2 tsp
olive oil
1 md
onion, thinly sliced and chopped
4 c
water
2 Tbsp
tomato paste
2 tsp
corn syrup
1 tsp
cornstarch
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 c
vinegarThe Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage -
I really like how nicely the RTiA drivers clean up too...
Those actually look nice, much cleaner look, at least it looks more factory looking than the other MW-6XXX..Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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plastic_avatar wrote: »@skipshot12
Sorry! Forgot measurements:
1 1/2 tsp
olive oil
1 md
onion, thinly sliced and chopped
4 c
water
2 Tbsp
tomato paste
2 tsp
corn syrup
1 tsp
cornstarch
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 c
vinegar
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I did/do the mod for the sound. The best sounding 1.2TLs don't look factory...eh?
The plugs also turned a mediocre pair of small Polks into incredible sounding near-field monitors...
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plastic_avatar wrote: »Oh ok, cool. I played a lot of GT5 on PS3, I think that was my favorite. Never got too deep into 6....
...have a Logitech G29 too but no dedicated seat/wheel stand. Kinda gotta jerry rig it.
Maybe I'll buy a couple copies of 5 and try it.
Rigging = Yeah. I have an old desk (no seat) from an Elementary school to hook things to. It's... kludgy.
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Chicago style dog FTW
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
Neon relish and sport peppers FTW.
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Chilli cheese dog with grilled onions and baconThe Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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So.
For my hotdog bar weekend after next.
The Styles
Chicago
Sabrett's
WV
Chili Cheese
Am I missing a style?
I altered v2 of the crossover bracket. I wanted more room for the corner plug, so I cut that section out and put a column between the 2 plugs to just add a little bit of bracing for the board. Probably unnecessary, but I like to over do rather than under do. It's printing now. I'll be able to see if I got the specs right in the morning (I made it 1.5mm wider (due to shrinkage).
I'm pretty excited to see how it works out
Those vertical slots are for a resistor close to the edge of the board on the left and a solder point on the right. The solder point one could be 90% smaller, vertically, but I forgot to adjust it before my last print. So... no biggie.
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Dodger dogs…The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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plastic_avatar wrote: »So.
For my hotdog bar weekend after next.
The Styles
Chicago
Sabrett's
WV
Chili Cheese
Sounds like a real sausage fest, I'm there!
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I wonder if the hot dog will fit inside the onion ring….BlueBirdMusic wrote: »
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^ Have hear about this place.
One of these days.....
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My blood pressure, A1Cs, HDL all just skyrocketed perusing those pics.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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My blood pressure, A1Cs, HDL all just skyrocketed perusing those pics.
Either you get it from food or (sometimes) from trying to engage in friendly conversation in this forum. I'll take the food lol.
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