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    Dilemma: stay vintage or go modern?

    I normally don't reply to questions about what is the best choice for a person's situation, but I have the same mindset as the OP. I agree with the other serious and thoughtful posts (and smiled at the funny posts). I lean toward selling things while they are still working and buying some...
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    Scott 350R problem with tuner meters

    I could use guidance on an issue with the tuner section of the receiver. Neither tuning meter shows any movement (but they light up) and FM stations come in strong, although not in stereo. Stereo light doesn't illuminate and signal sounds like mono only. I'm not technical enough to read the...
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    EV Aristocrat pair

    The speakers do sohnd good, but as mentioned above, I don't think I can keep them. Thus, the range of value question. Thanks for the feedback on how yours sound.
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    EV Aristocrat pair

    Keeping them may not be the safest option. Many speakers already and WAF is low for these.
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    EV Aristocrat pair

    Several months ago, I was given a pair of EV Aristocrat speakers with good condition cabinets. Components are the 12TRX woofers (not the 12TRX-B) and coaxially mounted T35 tweeters with original X36 crossovers. One tweeter is open and not working. Because they were a gift, I'd like to have a...
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    EV Aristocrats - advice needed

    That's what was done and is shown in one of the photos in the original post. (Both of the 12TRX drivers are done this way and appear to be original manufacture.) The concern is that the weight of the tweeter is carried between the front plate and the pin in the back. An AK member does have...
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    EV Aristocrats - advice needed

    Thanks. I appreciate your thoughts. Others indicated it was likely a 16 ohm speaker and almost impossible to replace. However, an AK member may have one EXCEPT it doesn't have a hole in the back to help support it off the woofer center. BTW - the woofers labels say they are 12TRX. Since...
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    EV Aristocrats - advice needed

    I'm still trying (and "trying" is the way this project feels to me) to get a pair of Aristocrats back to full operation. They were gifted to me but I don't have a room to make use of the desirable corner placement. They came with the original X36 crossovers. I've kept those but built new...
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    Sony DATs (2000ES & A7) - Recommendations for tech needed in Tucson or Phoenix

    I'm struggling with both of these. The A-7 has recorded and played back perfectly as recently as last week (after not being used for several years) but hesitates opening and closing sometimes, as well as hesitating when Play is pushed. The 2000ES will load a tape, do some rewinding and start to...
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    Anybody hear of 'Lear Jet' brand speakers from the 70's?

    Last week a relative found a pair of Lear Jet S-760 speakers with 8" woofers and original wires with RCA jacks on the end. They sound notably better than what I was expecting. Sorry for not having photos handy but they can be be provided if someone needs a visual.
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    EV 12TRX driver- help needed with tweeter

    Gordon - Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. It led me to some videos but I think it may be beyond my limited capability. I expect I will try to peel off the sticker to get to the nut you mentioned. Thanks again for taking time to explain the specifics. Bruce
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    EV 12TRX driver- help needed with tweeter

    Sorry that it's taken me so long to followup. Mine are 12TRX, not the B version, and don't have a nut on the back. I measured at the terminals on the speaker, at the "HI" terminal points. I'm still hoping to hear from someone who has needed to partially disassemble a 12TRX. Thanks
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    EV 12TRX driver- help needed with tweeter

    Anyone? I'm trying to avoid messing up a good driver due to a wrongheaded disassembly. :idea:
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    EV 12TRX driver- help needed with tweeter

    (I posted a few weeks ago after I was gifted a pair of Aristocrats and would put this query in that thread but I don't know how to find it with the search function out of action. Advice on that would be helpful.) The tweeter on one 12 TRX measures open, so I'm ready to try a repair if it is...
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    Minimus 7W - comments wanted on updating the capacitor

    To all - I didn't expect this much of a response but am really glad I heard from all of you. In different ways, each was enlightening. Original post asked about polypro vs. electrolytic capacitors as replacements and later (#14) I indicated these are for occasional background use. HPM Guy's...
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    Minimus 7W - comments wanted on updating the capacitor

    Perfect response to my question! Thanks
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    Minimus 7W - comments wanted on updating the capacitor

    Thanks for all replies. Although I have never built a crossover, the details and parts don't seem too complicated. For HPMguy: If I don't do a new crossover, are you saying that the WIMA cap is significantly better than a Dayton? This is exactly the kind of background info I was looking for...
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    Minimus 7W - comments wanted on updating the capacitor

    I was gifted a pair of 7Ws, 40-2039, with the original crossover and plan to put in a new capacitor. I have read through some of the many posts on various mods but would like to stay conservative and just replace the 4.7 mf cap without further changes. The choice for me is to put in a Dayton...
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    EV Aristocrats - advice needed re crossover

    It is helpful to know you're happy with them, in likely original condition. Thanks for the reply.
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    EV Aristocrats - advice needed re crossover

    I was gifted a pair of Aristocrats recently. Since I was not familiar with them, Started reading some of the AK threads. The "EV Aristocrat refurb/update" by Chadrick, from last June was enlightening but way beyond my capability. The pics show what is inside one of mine. Normally, with older...
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    2017 Sansui Serial Number Database

    Hi Pete, 2000x, 812050622, mrbruce
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    Pioneer SX-580: Dump pick-Fix or liquidate?

    The OP states his 580 is made in Korea. That surprised me, so I checked mine ( a recent find) and it was made in Japan. Got curious and checked my other Pioneers - my two SX450s both made in Korea and the SX650 made in Japan. I'm sure the Pioneer specialists know the history of the different...
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    Video quality of TNF on Amazon Prime?

    That might be it. I've watched 2 TNFs thru Prime and there really is no comparison to over the air via antenna (OTA). OTA is far higher quality. It seems like the motion is what my connection can't handle very well. It's fully watchable but that's all. Television shows and movies, through...
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    Video quality of TNF on Amazon Prime?

    I'm not especially knowledgable on streaming video so looking for comments. Tonight's KC vs. Chargers football game is on Amazon Prime for the first time. The video quality on my TV is not impressive. My wifi speed iis not great but is more than adequate for movies. Blurring, not buffering...
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