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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    I'm thinking of somewhere around 2.5" out from the sides. 1/2" steel plate, cut into outriggers?

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • treitz3
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    sgmsmg wrote: »
    So it looks like the ones I have will not be wide enough. They appear to be the SBN13 (13.61" to 15.85").

    Well, thanks for taking the time to look. Much appreciated. Maybe someone else who is reading this can use them.

    Tom

    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • xschop
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    I'm thinking of somewhere around 2.5" out from the sides. 1/2" steel plate, cut into outriggers?

    Tom

    No problem with 4140 steel
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  • treitz3
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    You interested in possibly doing some side work, Rob? I would need to source the spikes/adjustment knobs but I might just modify my current spikes and add adjustment knobs.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,367
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    I finally got around to changing the tweeters in my speakers. Too many fingers pokes and dents. I was able to fix it a couple times but the last time no go. I ordered 2 and installed them. Then I used invisible gift wrap tape to tape the dust covers down to stop kids from easily taking them off and going to town on them. Not sure if it was my kids or their friends.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,879
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    Let me check what steel I have at shop. Ill be making some alloy ones soon.

    Edit, Im assuming that the feet/spike mount holes are threaded thru the steel correct?
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  • rebelsoul
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    Looks nice, Rebelsoul! Let us know how she sounds to you.
    Gerres26 wrote: »
    I believe they use spikes from a site called Oergondv.com (maybe they bought them up as that site doesn’t work anymore, although they do still reference them on their own site) .

    I went and checked out that OregonDV joint and it turns out that Oregon DV/Brass & Granite Audio is apparently an affiliate/different division of Soundocity.

    I read somewhere that there is a link to OregonDV from the Soundocity website but I don't see it (or have ran across it yet) and that comment was made on a post made in 2010. So, I clicked on the link at https://www.zoominfo.com/c/brass-granite-audio/32561217 which had the website as https://www.oregondv.com/ and it took me right into Soundocity's website.

    Tom

    Ten hours straight playing music and every hour sounding better. This switch is amazing. I watched a video on YouTube the guy that built it is a audiophile with ocd I knew then get it and it's amazing glad the other one is out till June .
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  • treitz3
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    rebelsoul wrote: »
    Ten hours straight playing music and every hour sounding better. This switch is amazing. I watched a video on YouTube the guy that built it is a audiophile with ocd I knew then get it and it's amazing glad the other one is out till June.

    I am glad to hear that your new toy has brought you better results. 1% here, 2% there....it all adds up to great sound. While some things may be incremental, when you add them all up, cumulatively, the end result as to what hits your ears can be a wonderful experience.

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    This is my latest tweak to extract more (or in this case, less). I have gathered some different metalurgies with connections and will start to build some custom grounding cables for the rig. Why? Because I am curious, is all. I have no clue as to whether or not this experiment will work or not but I'm willing to have a little bit of fun trying to lower the noise floor by grounding the components.

    We'll see...time will tell.

    Tom

    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • rebelsoul
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    How do you do that do you have a drawing or something to follow ?
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    No sir.

    What I am doing here is taking the chassis ground of each component and literally grounding it to a solid grounding point. If a component does not have a grounding point, I will make one (especially if I connect a temporary contact point and the noise floor lowers). Damned the consequences of modifying the gear.

    My philosophy is preemptively striking at the very things the Shunyata Altair system strikes at. Ground the components. If that does not work, ground the signal.

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/197669/shunyata-altaira-a-completely-new-grounding-system

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • treitz3
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    VR3 wrote: »
    Plugged up the mini utopias to the big rig

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    Damn, what a long road you have come from (page 2 of this thread). Wow!

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
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    Those trees definitely didn't survive my wife.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • halo
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    Installed some NOS 6DJ6 Amperex tubes on my Bottlehead phono pre today. Got them from Brent Jessee recording (same as the previous pair of 6922 Amperex tubes that were in that pre since 2017).

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    HT Speakers: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * RSL Speedwoofer 12S
    HT: Samsung 75QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra * APC H10

    2-Channel Audio: Von Schweikert VR-2 * Musical Fidelity M2si * WiiM Ultra * FiiO K11 R2R DAC
    Vinyl: Technics SL-50C * Denon DL-110 MC * iFi Zen Phono 3 * KAB RF1
    Video: LG OLED77B4PUA * Sony BDP-S470 * Roku Ultra * APC H10
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  • dromunds
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    You should try some nos late 50’s or early 60’s Amperex 7308’s sometime
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,619
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    dromunds wrote: »
    You should try some nos late 50’s or early 60’s Amperex 7308’s sometime

    My setup isn't stellar by any means. Just want something decent in there. Also trying to adhere to a budget...lol
    HT Speakers: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * RSL Speedwoofer 12S
    HT: Samsung 75QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra * APC H10

    2-Channel Audio: Von Schweikert VR-2 * Musical Fidelity M2si * WiiM Ultra * FiiO K11 R2R DAC
    Vinyl: Technics SL-50C * Denon DL-110 MC * iFi Zen Phono 3 * KAB RF1
    Video: LG OLED77B4PUA * Sony BDP-S470 * Roku Ultra * APC H10
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  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 802
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    dromunds wrote: »
    You should try some nos late 50’s or early 60’s Amperex 7308’s sometime

    Second the 7308
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  • halo
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    rebelsoul wrote: »
    dromunds wrote: »
    You should try some nos late 50’s or early 60’s Amperex 7308’s sometime

    Second the 7308

    Any suggestions on where to get them?
    HT Speakers: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * RSL Speedwoofer 12S
    HT: Samsung 75QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra * APC H10

    2-Channel Audio: Von Schweikert VR-2 * Musical Fidelity M2si * WiiM Ultra * FiiO K11 R2R DAC
    Vinyl: Technics SL-50C * Denon DL-110 MC * iFi Zen Phono 3 * KAB RF1
    Video: LG OLED77B4PUA * Sony BDP-S470 * Roku Ultra * APC H10
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,175
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    PM me
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  • treitz3
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    Finally got around to putting the umbilical cord in between the Lumin X1 PS and the U1. Listened to two songs, not even broken in yet, and I am liking what I am hearing. This one is an Audio Sensibilities Signature Silver umbilical.

    Time will tell but from the sounds of things so far? This is gonna be a treat.

    Tom

    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    Pictures?

    5 minute review?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
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    I texted you my initial thoughts but will refrain from any comments publicly until I get some more time with her. The initial sound was unexpected. I can definitely say that.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
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    Need pics for proof of existence
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,562
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    The 7308s are very good, but pricey.
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  • skipshot12
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    Took the Bluesound node from into the Oppo driving the amp to my Phase Linear preamp and all's well.
    Wife happy again :#
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  • rebelsoul
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    The 7308s are very good, but pricey.

    But there the best of the best
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  • treitz3
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    All I can say right now is that I freakin' love this hobby!

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • newbie308
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    All I can say right now is that I freakin' love this hobby!

    Tom

    I can't wait to get back to listening. My house is being repainted inside, so currently everything is boxed up for safe keeping until the painting project is done. I had an insulation company come and shoot foam into my exterior walls of my 300 year old house. It reduces the noise from cars racing up the hill in front of my house, and helps with the heating bill, too. Unfortunately, the insulation company had to drill holes at two feet, four feet and six feet from the floor between every wall stud to inject the foam, and that left my walls looking like swiss cheese. It's been a long process since I want to retain the appearance of the original plaster texture, but the end result will be worth the investment of time and funds. I hope...
    Enjoying the journey while never attaining the destination.
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  • engie490
    engie490 Posts: 450
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    Finally mounted the Ikeda 9C II. Sounds superb!

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    Apogee Stages / Apollon Purifi 1ET6525SA / Classe CT-SSP / Innersound Phono / Bluesound Node 130 / Oppo BDP-105D / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Audio-Technica ART-1 & Dynavector XX2 Mk II carts
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  • newbie308
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    Wow! that's a substantial headshell! Looks heavy though.
    Enjoying the journey while never attaining the destination.
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  • engie490
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    I think it weighs about 35 grams all in. So, it's pretty hefty. Here's a pic of the arm...notice how far back the CWs are sitting.

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    Apogee Stages / Apollon Purifi 1ET6525SA / Classe CT-SSP / Innersound Phono / Bluesound Node 130 / Oppo BDP-105D / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Audio-Technica ART-1 & Dynavector XX2 Mk II carts
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