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  1. KennyG

    Sequel II Cap upgrade - step by step...

    Caps...... Hmmmmm....I know that there are a lot of desingner caps out there and some have sonic capabilities that a bit more superior.....but..... I would be more concerned about the type of capacitor than the brand. When you ask the person that is helping you always try to get a cap that is...
  2. KennyG

    Need help making a decision......need quick answer...LOL

    I was loooking at a pair of Audio Research E.A.R. 509.....not able to hear before I buy..... Are these decent amps?.... Running Sequel II's
  3. KennyG

    I need someone too set me straight...LOL

    Thanks guys!! That has given me some options....still open to suggestions.... I kinda like the idea of going in through the woofer box...that sucker bolted to the box just might do the trick... Hmmmmmmm... need to sleep on this...... :)
  4. KennyG

    I need someone too set me straight...LOL

    Been thinkin.... If I was to drill a hole through the metal and grommet the opening. I could mount the transformer on the top side of the amplifier box. What do you guys think..any problems that you guys see?
  5. KennyG

    I need someone too set me straight...LOL

    These Trans Are Huuuuuge!!!! I was check out the spec sheet for the transformers - 5.5" wide and 2.5" high. They also weigh 6lbs 10 oz - WOW.... ANy ideas where I could mount the suckers?
  6. KennyG

    I need someone too set me straight...LOL

    I was emailing Jim at ML about the power transformers in my sequel II's. He mentioned that they were 70:1.... SET UP TRANSFORMER... I hate to sound dumb, but most audio trans are set down. If this is true who in north america makes an audio 70:1 step up trans???? Yours truely, Bewildered and...
  7. KennyG

    Sequel II Cap upgrade - step by step...

    Where did they come from?? Check out.... http://www.partsexpress.com/
  8. KennyG

    Sequel II Cap upgrade - step by step...

    Hmmmm I am going to guess at the reason why I have experienced a radical change in my speakers. I know that over time the original caps were far along the path of degradation. I would guess that the caps were pretty much dead...but remember that it took 20 years to die. I would also guess...
  9. KennyG

    Sequel II Cap upgrade - step by step...

    1-10 eh? Hmmmmmm It was very straight forward...so on the DYI scale... about a 3 or 4. Where you may need to make sure you are doing good is your desolder and soldering skills. Everything else is just take your time and do a good job, use decent parts, and don't be in a hurry. I can not...
  10. KennyG

    Sequel II Cap upgrade - step by step...

    More pics..... Here are some more pics....you can email and I can send a better word doc that is better organized... [email protected]
  11. KennyG

    Replacing / Upgrading Transformers

    Hey jon I was wondering about this my self - I have SequelII and want to replace the transformer with a pretty serious Torodial....so I was wondering where you are in the process?? And have you got any ideas about what the specs are for the the Trans?
  12. KennyG

    Sequel II Cap upgrade - step by step...

    **please note that I have a word doc with pics of the procedure if you guys want to see a better organized presentation** [email protected] I have been toying around with the idea of how to go about recapping my sequels. Well guys.....I finally did it!! WOW...WOW...WOW... I will go on the...
  13. KennyG

    Recap my crossovers........hmmmmm

    Here is my quote...... All the caps were in stock and ready to ship. Here are the parts numbers and the values. 4 - PB 1500 - 15uf 2 - PB 10000 - 100uF 2 - XO5A100K277 - 270uF The total price was 110.94 plus shipping. - They have it all... The PB series info is here -...
  14. KennyG

    Jim Power's Toe-in Technique

    Well don't I look like dork..... I was doing the flashlight trick down in the listening room. Then my wife came in and saw me with the lights out and a flash light strapped to my head...she finally thinks I flipped!! ps. it does work well....eventhough my wife does not understand.
  15. KennyG

    Recap my crossovers........hmmmmm

    I have just priced out the recapping the large capacitors in the sequal2 board. I made contact with Solen (solen.ca) and recieved a quote of $100 cad for both speakers. Has anyone attempted this and would you guys consider other caps...like mundorf?? Just looking for input.....
  16. KennyG

    Sequel II Schematic

    Hi guys!! I was wondering where a guy could get the schematic for the sequel II? I was wanting to replace the capacitors with some auricaps or mundorfs... While I got your attention...what capacitors would you guys use to soak as much performance out of the panels?? Also would you think that...
  17. KennyG

    Velleman K4040

    Intresting Link and review..... http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.pl?forum=tubes&n=58496&review=1
  18. KennyG

    Vellemen Tube Amp Kit

    I was considering very seriouly to purchase and build the K4040 tube amp kit from vellemen. Have any of you guys and gals had any experience with these kits.....good or bad??
  19. KennyG

    Hey what's this??....Tube amp for cheap??

    Velleman tube amps....anybody know about these? In the quite moments of the eveing here I found something intresting. Check it out and sound off about what you guys think.... http://www.vellemanusa.com/us/enu/product/view/?id=350535 http://www.vellemanusa.com/us/enu/product/view/?id=350611...
  20. KennyG

    Newbie - Just bought my first pair of ML....

    Well Tom, I placed it in the diy forum beacause I am a ...... bonehead!! LOL
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