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by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63011

Re: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

To be honest I think you were both being oversensitive, get a grip gentlemen :roll: We have learnt Doc doesn't like twisted cables & Ronin doesn't like being shouted at... Now we can move on :grin:

Thats a sensible approach on the crossovers, you're still at the experimental stage.
by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:11 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Recent ebay buys
Replies: 358
Views: 77940

Re: Recent ebay buys

Ever tried Wharfedale Isodynamics ?
by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Recent ebay buys
Replies: 358
Views: 77940

Re: Recent ebay buys

Should have gone to Specsavers Doc :lol:
by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Recent ebay buys
Replies: 358
Views: 77940

Re: Recent ebay buys

The listing is for a pair I think - Should be about £17 delivered ?
by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63011

Re: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

SOLDERING LOOKS GOOD MATE :grin:

... The cat looks to be inspecting your work !
by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 2:55 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Recent ebay buys
Replies: 358
Views: 77940

Re: Recent ebay buys

Is it that really soft foam like what JBL use to fit around their cone tweeters ?

This sort of thing: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foam-Rings-fo ... 23288c57ec
by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Recent ebay buys
Replies: 358
Views: 77940

Re: Recent ebay buys

It seems neither of us have had much luck with our recent acquisitions... The AKG's were as described but I just cant listen to them for long periods, I don't know why but they give me a splitting headache :cry: Switching back to the Superlux is instant relief, oh well was worth a try. If they didn'...
by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63011

Re: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

Following on from Richards breakdown of which capacitors are best (which I concur with entirely) reading it reminded me of the old Soviet "KBG" paper in oil caps I tried a few years back... I fitted them to the HF crossover section of some AR 2ax with astounding results. Better than any fi...
by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63011

Re: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

I forgot to check in on this thread, looking good so far Ronin :epop: Might be too late if you've already bought the crossover parts but I can highly recommend both audio-components.co.uk & falcon acoustics, both carry good quality budget film caps which are a real upgrade over the electrolytics...
by istari_knight
Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Recent ebay buys
Replies: 358
Views: 77940

Re: Recent ebay buys

Could be worth it for the sake of a £6.50 ? As you say it'll cost you £4.50 to return them anyway, then mention his poor description in the feedback :evil: