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by IslandPink
Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: Something stirs in the Undergrowth
Replies: 2802
Views: 1147291

Re: Something stirs in the Undergrowth

I assumed the Japanese would conform to normal international standards. The French ( God bless them ) I wasn't so sure ! In good news, I like the second Yuichi horn and it seems a touch better than the first one in terms of tone and lack of occasional resonances. All to the good .... Pic of latest c...
by IslandPink
Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: Speakers
Topic: Celestion 8" Field Coil
Replies: 21
Views: 9186

Re: Celestion 8" Field Coil

Good effort !
That they work on strings is encouraging - many wide-range drivers wouldn't.
by IslandPink
Sun Jun 12, 2016 12:27 am
Forum: Speakers
Topic: Something stirs in the Undergrowth
Replies: 2802
Views: 1147291

Re: Something stirs in the Undergrowth

Thanks guys ! Just as I was beginning to suspect. So the phase-swapping suggests there's some difficulty interfacing the 208 to the Supravox due to the early roll-off of the 208 . Hmm..... I wonder if the Fane could be pressed into service ? Still, the current arrangement sounds v.nice on John Willi...
by IslandPink
Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: Something stirs in the Undergrowth
Replies: 2802
Views: 1147291

Re: Something stirs in the Undergrowth

No actually that was wrong. The lower bass & dynamics there are better but the lower mids are worse and the 'snap' is not quite there - something is a bit mushy. I feel I'm fighting a losing battle to get this speaker channel working for Owston now. I've spent the last two days building a suppor...
by IslandPink
Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4647225

Re: Nothing In Particular

I'll check the caps first and anything else I can think of - then try swapping the rectifier. This is a 5AR4 and I forgot what brand, but it's not overly stressed in here ; first cap is 2.2uF polyprop.
by IslandPink
Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4647225

Re: Nothing In Particular

Thanks Mike . Good point about caps. Although nothing looked burnt or exploded, it does make sesne that a short-circuit in either of the smoothing caps could cause the symptoms I saw.
by IslandPink
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4647225

Re: Nothing In Particular

Hmmm,... interesting, had a look and thought I could fix this . Pic below shows 'snubber' assembly on the +/- 300V terminals on their way to the rectifier. Some nice charring and peeling of the 2W carbon film resistors there ( not sure what value - likely 22R ) and a melted capacitor. I thought I co...
by IslandPink
Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4647225

Lights & smoke

Just had an unexpected light & sound show from the phono amp. There was an odd farting sound when I switched on the system, followed by flickering orange lights and some smoke. That's very inconvenient .... Will have to switch over to CD for the final push to getting this speaker sorted for next...
by IslandPink
Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Help me with my return to the vinyl fold.
Replies: 66
Views: 29230

Re: Help me with my return to the vinyl fold.

...or you forget you already have an album and see one in a shop and go 'ooh that's nice, I need that one' !
by IslandPink
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Help me with my return to the vinyl fold.
Replies: 66
Views: 29230

Re: Help me with my return to the vinyl fold.

Sounds like you need an SPU , which sits in a different part of the groove .... or so they say :D
by IslandPink
Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: Something stirs in the Undergrowth
Replies: 2802
Views: 1147291

Re: Something stirs in the Undergrowth

Funny how good the upper bass tone & dynamics get when you swap the polarity of the Supravox relative to the Fostex ...
by IslandPink
Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: Your Fave Artists
Topic: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?
Replies: 6152
Views: 1874202

Re: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?

Damn, those Head Hunters were good at music .. :bounce:
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by IslandPink
Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Help me with my return to the vinyl fold.
Replies: 66
Views: 29230

Re: Help me with my return to the vinyl fold.

All sounds very Top Notch to me .
by IslandPink
Mon Jun 06, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: Something stirs in the Undergrowth
Replies: 2802
Views: 1147291

Re: Something stirs in the Undergrowth

Many thanks for all your nice comments and suggestions.

Just been measuring the car to see if I can fit in one complete channel of the speaker with a suitable amp. Not easy but at least the OB ( with the top section removed ) is within the 125cm length inside the Fiesta with the seats down.
by IslandPink
Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Memory lost
Replies: 4
Views: 2118

Re: Memory lost

Start using film again, like I do ( actually never stopped ! ) .
Sorry :( ..... but this IS one of the main reasons I never invested in a digital system.

But I can see this must be gutting, given the trip you've been on. Fingers crossed someone can help.