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by Daniel Quinn
Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Definitive DIY
Replies: 26
Views: 92392

Re: Definitive DIY

The midrange opening was to wide , so a piece of carbon fibre was used with the appropriate circle cut into . Cutting a circle in cf is bloody hard .
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by Daniel Quinn
Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Definitive DIY
Replies: 26
Views: 92392

Re: Definitive DIY

Each small driver is having its own chamber in the box.
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The midrange in the original box was cardboard and damaged . So I used 150mm pipe . Cut to size , given a cardboard end termination , then sprayed with plastidip

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by Daniel Quinn
Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Happy Birthday to you....
Replies: 434
Views: 168736

Re: Happy Birthday to you....

And you , have a good trip to Italy and enjoy some authentic pasta
by Daniel Quinn
Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Happy Birthday to you....
Replies: 434
Views: 168736

Re: Happy Birthday to you....

Happy birthday Colin. . I tell my wife , neuroplasticity only works when you are the edge of your current capabilities and there is always a risk of falling. However if you are not at the edge of what you can do , you will never get better It keeps her silent , especially during our frequent trips t...
by Daniel Quinn
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Attempting to solve hum on p80/s300
Replies: 23
Views: 19236

Re: Attempting to solve hum on p80/s300

My lenco ptp MK1 and home made naim clone phono amp introduced a lot of noise when playing phono. The power supply for the phono is two 500va transformers but it is located in the corner of room. Nevertheless when not playing a record it was very noisy , there were lots of EMF and noise it was picki...
by Daniel Quinn
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Definitive DIY
Replies: 26
Views: 92392

Re: Definitive DIY

https://i.imgur.com/DSRshl1.jpg It's a ptp 4 , Cutting the hole in acrylic with one arm and a router is a pain in the arse , I might see if it economical for it to be laser cut in MK3 . The motor and the idler is all it uses from a lenco , Thier the best bits . A ptp 4 and few pieces of acrylic and...
by Daniel Quinn
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Definitive DIY
Replies: 26
Views: 92392

Re: Definitive DIY

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by Daniel Quinn
Wed Aug 30, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Definitive DIY
Replies: 26
Views: 92392

Re: Definitive DIY



Mk11 turntable . Dual layers of 15mm acrylic resting on 5mm acrylic to box the idler motor off .
by Daniel Quinn
Fri Aug 25, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Definitive DIY
Replies: 26
Views: 92392

Re: Definitive DIY

https://i.imgur.com/GwumV4P.jpg First job was lining the cabs with a mixture of acrylic and steel if they were all steel , they would have been to heavy for my one arm/hand. Next job is some rods to strengthen the cabinets . Each driver is going to get its own enclosure , so I need to work that out...
by Daniel Quinn
Fri Aug 25, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Definitive DIY
Replies: 26
Views: 92392

Re: Definitive DIY

I was and still have them , I wanted to see what else is out there , personally I prefer the FM 300a