George Hincapie wrote:I still think the Custom Design FS104 or FS106 would be a stunning match for the Cubes. I will probably buy some when I manage to develop a defence against the Doc's Jedi mind tricks "John I have some wonderful TIS for you, come and feel them. Look at their magnificance! These are the cables you are looking for!" ... "OK! Take all my money!"
I think cracking in green oak is caused by the wood drying out too swiftly. This causes distortion (all HiFi fans wish to avoid this I feel!)
I have a mate who is a cabinet maker by trade and I think he used wax or waxy sealant to try and slow this process - I'll ask him when I see him next and report back.
I think I might be in the HiFi trade.
I am not currently seeking treatment for this.
Current System: Linn LP12 Lingo Ekos Troika, NVA PHONO2 with BBPSU, NVA AP20 (White), Quad ESL 57s &/or NVA Cube3s (White)
I'm not sure you'll be able to avoid splitting completely due to the bulk of the timber. As stated, allowing it to dry out slowly will minimise it but for oak that size it would be months of slow drying, (outdoors).
Audio Grail "Sable" Garrard 401 with Cumbrian Green Slate plinth / Audiomods 6 / Benz Micro Gullwing SLR, Phono 2, NVA INT400sa. (Oh and a Copland CDA823 CD Player, for when I fancy a bit of the devil's spawn!)
First set in place.
They been sanded and given coats of danish oil. Screwed together. The feet are blind electrical grommets screwed in, the top is just the end of the sleeper. I'll probably use some bluetack to stop the speakers getting knocked off.
Looks - loads better imho. Sound, well, when I had one in place, the sound seemed to be pulled to that side, so I think there's a little improvement.
antonio66 wrote:They look like they were made for the Cubettes - brilliant.
+1
Looking good.
I think I might be in the HiFi trade.
I am not currently seeking treatment for this.
Current System: Linn LP12 Lingo Ekos Troika, NVA PHONO2 with BBPSU, NVA AP20 (White), Quad ESL 57s &/or NVA Cube3s (White)
Upstairs: VinylPro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d NVA: Cube2 - SSP - LS6+ Sabaj A10a {x2)
Little Bear MC2 + AQ NightHawk Downstairs: VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC NVA: P50 & PSU - BMUAiyima A07 MAX + Arcam One HP: Allo DigiOne + Sabaj A10d + AQ NightOwl Office: Allo DigiOne SIG + SMSL M300se + Douk G4 (x2)
Mission 760 + Monolith 887 + German Maestro GMP 450
