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Re: System Gallery
Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:08 pm
by DavidMc
Fran that looks great, has the missus noticed yet :-) What changes to the sounds you noticing?
Re: System Gallery
Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:09 pm
by fergus
Great stuff Fran....be careful that the kids don't knock them over while running around!
Re: System Gallery
Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:47 pm
by barry robin
jazis frickin christ on a crutch!!!!! how the hell did you do that so quickly? nice clean job there...wow!
i like the version you've done; it looks like you've made a rigid mount for the speakers and let the adjustment hang out the back like a painting easel-which is a rather elegant solution, if i may say so.
just showed the picture to paula-she loved it too. she even called it "adorable". not something one normally hears about stacked quads-and certainly not from a wife!
i know you want to try using your pass labs amp, but from what i've read, i'd advise against it, as the 8ohm solid state doesn't mesh well with the wild impedence swings of the electrostatics. the smart money is on valves with a 16 ohm tap...the curcuit of your little 17 watt EL84 amp is exactly what you need; i'd suggest simply getting a second one. and the wimpy EL84's will produce a nice, liquid midrange more than the standard EL34's.
-b
Re: System Gallery
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:28 am
by Dowser
Wow Fran - no messing about! Nice - waiting to hear your impressions of the sound.
Richard
Re: System Gallery
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:39 am
by Gerry D
Brilliant Fran.
Great to see them like that. Enjoy !
Re: System Gallery
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 1:45 pm
by Fran
Thanks lads,
I'm going to open up a new thread later on when I get home and put up build pics. The stands were very quick to make - its just 3x2 and 2 bits of 5 x 1 as well. I cladded the front with some clear pine I had here - but they'd go without that.
Fran
Re: System Gallery
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:18 pm
by Diapason
barry robin wrote:she even called it "adorable".
Good Lord. Get her to sign something quick. Or buy a Lotto ticket. For God's sake do SOMETHING! :-)
Great work Fran, I'm looking forward to hearing them in action!
Re: System Gallery
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:04 pm
by Fran
Funny thing, my missus gave me hand when I was fixing them in place... her comment:
"these are going to look really cool"
Fran
Re: System Gallery
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:19 pm
by cybot
Fran wrote:Funny thing, my missus gave me hand when I was fixing them in place... her comment:
"these are going to look really cool"
Fran
Just seeing this now....and your missus is right, they really do look 'cool' Well done, and happy listening to you both :-)
Re: System Gallery
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:34 pm
by Ivor
Fran wrote:Funny thing, my missus gave me hand when I was fixing them in place... her comment:
"these are going to look really cool"
Fran
She's a keeper alright.