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by karatestu
Tue Feb 07, 2017 11:36 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Doc modding Marantz imperial 7
Replies: 1932
Views: 419337
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Re: Doc modding Marantz imperial 7

Thanks for the replies. Cheers Doc, your 5" drivers it is then :grin: This is my shopping list then; Doc modded 12" bass drivers (2 of) Doc modded 5" drivers (2 of) Visaton G25 FFL tweeters (2 of) Caps and resistors (not sure what I will need yet) 3mm steel plate (doubled up to make 6...
by karatestu
Tue Feb 07, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Doc modding Marantz imperial 7
Replies: 1932
Views: 419337
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Doc modding Marantz imperial 7

Picked a pair of these up for £27. SEE HERE . They are mid 70's 3 way, made in the US of A. Walnut cabs, 12 " bass, 3 1/2 2" mid, 1 3/4 " tweeter and a bloody front port. All drivers foam surrounds are shagged. Plans for these are throw everything away except the wooden cabs steel pla...
by karatestu
Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: General Audio
Topic: How Arthur Salvatore High-endaudio are you?
Replies: 10
Views: 5117
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Re: How Arthur Salvatore High-endaudio are you?

I have an MC cart, make all my cables as short as possible, like high efficiency in speakers and the idea of biamping.

Not sure how many points i get for that. The rest is complete :Bllocks:
by karatestu
Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:30 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: which speakers for Doc mods ?
Replies: 22
Views: 8965
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Re: which speakers for Doc mods ?

The JPW's have been removed from sale on PFM now and put on ebay.
by karatestu
Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: which speakers for Doc mods ?
Replies: 22
Views: 8965
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Re: which speakers for Doc mods ?

Bought a pair of Marantz imperial 7. Made in usa mid 70's. Large 3 way standmounts with 12" bass driver. Need a bit of work.

:dance:

see here
by karatestu
Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Doc Mod Drivers
Replies: 125
Views: 110456
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Re: Doc Mod Drivers

Yipeeee. 12" drivers here I come. These speakers I am bidding on are more the size of PA cabs than acceptable, wife friendly speakers but what the feck. They are from the mid seventies so will have a retro look that might appeal to her indoors. Oh, they weigh a ton already so when steel lined m...
by karatestu
Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Doc Mod Drivers
Replies: 125
Views: 110456
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Re: Doc Mod Drivers

Hello Doc,

I was wondering if the 12" doc mod drivers are still available ? Thought I had better check before buying some speakers which have 12" bass driver.

Many thanks, Stu
by karatestu
Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:58 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: which speakers for Doc mods ?
Replies: 22
Views: 8965
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Re: which speakers for Doc mods ?

How about Celestion Ditton 15. Found some local to me. Already use a doped driver but also have a stupid passive bass radiator.

Celestion Ditton 15

Other speakers i have found are Wharfedale Linton 2.

Stu
by karatestu
Tue Jan 24, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: which speakers for Doc mods ?
Replies: 22
Views: 8965
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Re: which speakers for Doc mods ?

Thanks all. The speakers i will attempt to mod are Mordaunt short MS902S. A richer sound special from around 2000. I have dismantled one. The rear panel comes off so easy to get in. The front panel though has some crappy plastic overlay over the top. I was surprised to see the crossover, or lack of....
by karatestu
Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:51 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: Fora personalities whose advice is best accepted
Replies: 27
Views: 8532
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Re: Fora personalities whose advice is best accepted

Les Wolstenholme. I spent five hours at his place just before Christmas. He had set the day aside for my visit. Honoured to say the least. A fine gentleman if ever there was one and his products make music.

Stu