slownlo
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I replaced the 2 missing caps in the cap ladder (this was a ML tweak to bring down the panel bias voltage) I like the voltage higher...personally I think the extra juice brings out more of the high end and makes the speaker faster transients...see reference to this on the thread "more power = better sound"...
I also replaced all of the wire wound resistors with some aluminum housed resistors and reaplaced the filter caps with some Clarity caps...
The top of the electronics module was replaced for some smoke black acrylic that really gives the modules a more jazzy and modern look....definitely an improvement from the boring metal top that was there...
Replaced those crappy binding posts with some WBT jobs...nice.
Sound?
Still breaking in the caps but I can tell the mids are MUCH smoother with those Clarity caps, the cheap stock Bennics did nothing for the sound and really gave the highs that harsh "cappy" sound when pushed...now the sound is smooth and effortless...but lush...
I'm actuall thinking about getting the panels replaced since they are about 15 yrs old....they still sound great, but I think I may take the plunge and just get a new set, for the placebic effect as well as the actual improvement (the ones I have now are fine but you know how the audiophile mind works)...If I do I'll be selling the old ones...like I said they still sound great...
My next mod will be an on/off switch and LED indicator...I need to check the scheme for a low voltage source on the board for the LED...<p>
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I also replaced all of the wire wound resistors with some aluminum housed resistors and reaplaced the filter caps with some Clarity caps...
The top of the electronics module was replaced for some smoke black acrylic that really gives the modules a more jazzy and modern look....definitely an improvement from the boring metal top that was there...
Replaced those crappy binding posts with some WBT jobs...nice.
Sound?
Still breaking in the caps but I can tell the mids are MUCH smoother with those Clarity caps, the cheap stock Bennics did nothing for the sound and really gave the highs that harsh "cappy" sound when pushed...now the sound is smooth and effortless...but lush...
I'm actuall thinking about getting the panels replaced since they are about 15 yrs old....they still sound great, but I think I may take the plunge and just get a new set, for the placebic effect as well as the actual improvement (the ones I have now are fine but you know how the audiophile mind works)...If I do I'll be selling the old ones...like I said they still sound great...
My next mod will be an on/off switch and LED indicator...I need to check the scheme for a low voltage source on the board for the LED...<p>
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