CLS help in Indianapolis

[john65b]

I hear a big difference in how an ESL sounds soon after bias voltage applied and same a day later. Panel needs time to charge up...These are Constant Charge (High Resistance coating), not Constant Voltage (Low Resistance coating) ESL designs, so takes a while for all those electrons to find their "seat"...

I always advocated leaving ESL bias on all the time (preferably with interface that has an LED showing power to panel), and just putting a cover over speaker when not in use.

I always wanted to make/sell custom ESL dustcovers for this very purpose.

 

[dougstrach]

Sorry--I've been quiet on this forum as I think I've located the issue, purchased some new low-profile transformers from MCI ($25/ea.) and have been in contact with Russ Knotts in Cleveland for some assistance. I'm sending the equalizer electronic boxes to Russ for inspection and service as he can hook them up to panels to make sure they work properly.

I was hoping to find someone local with this expertise, but looks like its getting thinner and thinner as to who is knowledgeable and available to work on some of this. I've been working on repairing a Sota with a vacuum platter--getting ready for sale.

I will update with what Russ finds. Still hope the panels sound as good as they look.

 

[Tosh]

It's good to hear that Russ Knotts is up and about!