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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Oct 29, 2023 21:54:41 GMT
Perhaps they would sound better on the original vinyl?
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Oct 29, 2023 21:52:06 GMT
I use and like WBT silver solder, search ebay.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 12, 2022 17:19:57 GMT
Thanks, that's at Colin's place, that's his Edingdale SR's. They edge the IPL's in the treble, as they should given a pair of those tweeters is around 550 quid, the IPL's are just as good in the mid and are better in the bass (IMO).
If I could marry that tweeter with the rest of the IPL, I think that would be a very good speaker indeed.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 12, 2022 16:58:26 GMT
Just back from Colin's place with the new speakers. Having seen them in person I couldn't be happier, he's done a superb job with these. Crossovers were rebuilt with Mills resistors and Mundorf Evo and Evo in Oil caps. Original inductors were retained.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 9, 2022 19:23:08 GMT
I’ll keep them on the top for now, I agreed this with Colin. They’re fitted with rubber feet anyway, and I don’t really buy in to there being any big difference between internal and external crossovers. I can easily rewire if I decide to put them behind the speakers.
I might consider a grill for the woofer if I can find some I like, they’re a bit in yer face.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 9, 2022 15:29:54 GMT
Colin just sent some more photos of progress. Crossover boxes now complete and wired up-
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 6, 2022 22:01:34 GMT
Will do. :-)
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 5, 2022 9:06:13 GMT
Thanks Adrian, yes they look great. Some more progress, matching external crossover boxes-
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Feb 27, 2022 8:08:29 GMT
Thanks gents. I got them with some sand filled bases that were recommended as part of the build, then bought a pair of 70’s style low stands on castors that bring the tweeters up to a out the right height.
Funny you should say Martin, I was thinking about trying some Sorbothane feet under them.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Feb 26, 2022 21:42:34 GMT
They look good Martin, your dad did a grand job.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Feb 26, 2022 20:38:21 GMT
Ever since I moved I've never gotten the Bastanis to sound as good as they did in the old place- frustrating as they did sound great. This led to some online searching for something I liked the look of, and I came across these on Facebook Marketplace at a decent price, so I thought they were worth a punt. A pair of IPL's top speaker kit. Cabinets are well made but looked pretty rough (they look better in the photos than in reality)- These are a large transmission line design using good quality Hi Vi drivers- 10" paper/kevlar woofer, 4" aluminium/magnesium mid and a ribbon tweeter. 91db efficient too, so will work with a wide range of amps. I'm currently using them with an SM70 Pro and this is a great sounding combo, in fact the best sound I've had at home so far (better than with the Krell..). These seem to have it all- they image like a good static, and when it's there they pack a massive punch in the bass, but don't sound one note-ish or have much in the way of boxy colouration. Only downside was the way they looked, so I had a word with Colin Topps. Colin has retired from speaker building, but will still do occasional jobs for friends if they ask nicely, and I was pleased he was willing to take these on for a re-veneer and also some new crossovers in separate boxes which I'm hoping will make them sound even better- the standard components are pretty basic fare. I think Colin has wrought a minor miracle, he just sent me some photos of the first veneer job- Looking forward to getting these back.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 17, 2021 6:15:55 GMT
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jun 13, 2021 20:50:36 GMT
SOLD.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jun 7, 2021 20:23:29 GMT
Good stuff, look forward to hearing it again at the next Owston.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jun 7, 2021 14:48:43 GMT
You going to put it in a box?
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jun 7, 2021 13:23:54 GMT
Cheers Ant, aye it's a good un. So you bought Ed's amp then? Long time since I've heard it, but I recall it being very good.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jun 7, 2021 12:30:50 GMT
15W OTL amp for sale, see details here- www.transcendentsound.com/son-of-beast.htmlThis is fitted with top quality CMC input/output sockets. Comes with a full complement of power valves as well as a set of Mullard CV4024 front end valves- I bought these for the amp at a cost of £100. Also included is a box of spare valves which include- 1. Six EL509 new and unused- these are £34 each from Hotrox. 2. Four Psvane 12AT7 TII which are £25 each. 2. Four JJ ECC81 which are £19 each. There are also resistors for setting the bias and two packs of glass fuses. This is a great sounding amp with the OTL strengths of great imaging and sound staging, and it is very fleet of foot. Only selling as I now have a set of Pinnacle monoblocks. I'm in the North East if you wish to collect, and can deliver within say 100 miles free, further afield for cost of fuel. £400.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on May 28, 2021 14:41:11 GMT
Off to see them in September at Newcastle Town Hall.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on May 14, 2021 21:19:22 GMT
It was the first time in years that I'd sold anything there.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on May 14, 2021 18:43:29 GMT
Eduardo, thanks for sharing this painful story - I had no idea that witholding payments could happen like this. I believe that this is a Paypal policy, not ebay as such, and that basically they can hold onto your payment for 21 days in any circumstance where they think there is a risk of the transaction going pear shaped, like higher valued items, electronics etc etc Maybe ebay's new policy of not using paypal is a way round this? I was moaning about not getting my money for a couple of days, but I'm much happier avoiding the aggro you have had and have ebay pay straight into my bank account. What I don't know yet is whether ebay have adopted a similar policy to paypal when processing payments. I think it's worth a little further investigation. I checked on my PayPal account at the time, it stated "ebay hold" at the time. Wouldn't put it past them just saying that though..
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