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Post by Dave on Aug 23, 2014 7:47:30 GMT
Ah okay Dave, I'd been told differently. So what, if any, is the solution as the board is very discoloured in this area and I worry that eventually the board may be damaged?
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Post by DaveC on Aug 23, 2014 9:28:34 GMT
Well, they are wrong, such is the problem with forums these days !
Personally I don't think the PCB damage is anything to worry about. However if you mount the resistors (even the very same ones) an inch or so off the PCB, the heat generated will dissipate and not be so intense right next to the PCB.
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Post by Dave on Aug 23, 2014 13:14:20 GMT
That's the thing Dave, they are already mounted a good three quarters of an inch off the board. Ah well, they've worked okay up until now so I guess I'm worrying about nothing when push comes to shove...
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Post by DaveC on Aug 23, 2014 15:44:58 GMT
For a reason obviously. I really don't think it's an issue, annoying maybe!
Dave
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Post by Dave on Aug 24, 2014 17:49:20 GMT
Okay guys I replaced the blown Coles in my DM2's this afternoon and frankly I found the job very stressful. It works but the damn things are so very delicate that for a while there I somehow managed to convince myself I'd fooked yet another one up so as a result I've come to a rather drastic decision. Due to my innate clumsiness I have decided to sell both the DM2's and the Skibo's, which should allow me to source a pair of speakers with Dave proof tweeters. I will be very sorry to see the DM2's walk out the door as they are quite the nicest sounding speakers I've ever owned, however I need to be both practical and honest with myself: It is only a matter of time before I do something stupid and blow yet another pair of supertweeters. Honestly, I can't keep shelling out nearly 100 notes for these things whenever my common-sense is out to lunch
I am really enjoying the Mission 760i's in my near-field system just now, the only area where they lack in comparison with the DM2's is in extreme bass extension, in all other aspects they equal the DM2's. The Missions are quite unforgiving of poor quality recordings unlike the DM2's but I can live with that for now. I own a pair of Atacama SL400 stands which supported the DM2's so to save on spending extra cash their replacements will need to be able to sit comfortably on these stands. Rear ported speakers are a definite no-go in this room so whatever the replacements are they must either be front ported or inifinite baffle designs, any suggestions? The budget will be around the 400 to 500 quid mark (once the Skibo's and DM2's have sold) so that should give me a fairly decent choice on the used market.
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 24, 2014 18:39:45 GMT
Anything in mind Dave?
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Post by Dave on Aug 24, 2014 18:55:18 GMT
Not off the top of my head Chris but if I can get close to what the 760i's are giving me but with a more extended bass I'd be over the moon. There are a very nice pair of 770 freedoms on ebay just now for a BIN of £195. They are in lovely condition and although it has been a very long time since I heard a pair I remember being impressed by them, memory is a fickle thing though. 400 to 500 quid could get me something really special I think. Whatever I get must sound good at low levels, something which the DM2's excel at.
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 24, 2014 19:34:14 GMT
They've got to go close up to the back wall if I remember correctly?
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Post by Dave on Aug 24, 2014 19:58:06 GMT
Can stretch it out to around fourteen inches if needs be Chris. Incidentally, would a pair of Tannoy Dorset T185's be worth a punt?
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 24, 2014 20:19:17 GMT
Sorry, I wouldn't know Dave.
Personally, I'd be looking out for a tidy pair of Acoustic Research AR3a if it were my choice.
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Post by Dave on Aug 25, 2014 21:19:45 GMT
Not set in stone as yet but I could be getting a pair of Tannoy DC's if all goes well. More to follow 
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Post by MartinT on Aug 25, 2014 21:42:19 GMT
I'd be looking out for a tidy pair of Acoustic Research AR3a if it were my choice. I was going to suggest a pair of mid-size JBLs as I think Dave is using a medium-low power amp. I think we're thinking along the same lines of bang-for-buck speakers. |
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 25, 2014 21:45:42 GMT
Spot-on!
You know, I'm a sucker for AR stuff!
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Post by MartinT on Aug 25, 2014 21:49:18 GMT
The 3a are VERY good speakers. May need some work.
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 25, 2014 21:52:53 GMT
Yes, a little light refoaming maybe but even if the work was farmed out, all in, they'd be well inside Dave's budget
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Post by Dave on Aug 25, 2014 22:06:49 GMT
Lovely speakers the 3a's but I've got my heart set on the Dorsets guys, in fact I may have two pairs to choose from if all goes well |
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 25, 2014 22:35:18 GMT
Good luck with them Dave.
I've never heard those Tannoys, but I'd be surprised if you will get the quality of bass from them that the 3a will give you. That's the beauty of those old ARs - they have a 'snap' to the bass that is rarely equalled in a speaker of that size. Anyway, maybe you're not looking for those sorts of qualities.
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 26, 2014 18:54:26 GMT
I wonder if you've made any progress with the cabinet bracing of your little stand mounters, Dave?
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Post by Dave on Aug 26, 2014 21:05:53 GMT
The project is on the back burner just now Chris as I am waiting for parts.
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 26, 2014 21:10:44 GMT
Okey-doke, keep us posted though, eh?
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