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| Re: Sprkman57 Got Me (and me) [message #1809 is a reply to message #1807] |
Thu, 26 May 2005 09:14   |
colinhester
Messages: 1349
Registered: May 2009
Location: NE Arkansas
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I actually wound up trading the 811s for Ron's 511s. I need to the 511s to go with the 500Hz Xover Ron threw in. Trading your 811 lenses was not my original intention (sorry), but it just happened to work out that way. I still plan on powder coating the 511 lenses. Also, the cabs have seen some use and really need to be restored. There are a lot of dings and corner chips in the cabs, but the cabs still have the original VOTT emblem on the sides. After they are filled and sanded, I'm going to call some local auto body shops and see what they would charge to paint. I also need to do some more research on this system to see what needs to be done to bring them back up to factory specs. Acquiring the A7s was just a stroke of good luck. My initial intention was to go with the Model 19s, but Ron had the parts just laying around and was willing to help out; so, it was an offer I could not refuse. I'll keep everybody up to date on the progress. This is going to be fun......Colin
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| A7 has a bit morelife to it! [message #1833 is a reply to message #1813] |
Sun, 29 May 2005 11:53 |
spkrman57
Messages: 522
Registered: May 2009
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I know Colin will like the A7 VOTT speakers as I have gotten a bit of what he looks for in a speaker system and he listens to music at a lower level than most. My recommendation to Colin was to get a 45 or 2A3(or lower wattage triode) amp for running this for best results. I can't wait to visit Colin and listen to the system when he is done. My opinion of Colin is that he is very meticulous and will have the system operating at its best potential. Now I have to get the home-made A7 VOTT cabinets out of the basement for Tim(zincman) and he can make a pair also. For someone wanting to make a close clone of the Model 19, I have a pair of Altec 1234 cabinets that would work well with some tweaking. Ron
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| Re: A7 has a bit morelife to it! [message #1835 is a reply to message #1833] |
Sun, 29 May 2005 13:03 |
colinhester
Messages: 1349
Registered: May 2009
Location: NE Arkansas
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Here's what I've done so far: - Replaced the back access panel with 3/4" MDF.
- Sealed the horn flair with clear Si caulk
- Tuned the port
- Made cabinet air tight Things left to do: - Mount the horn
- Wire them up
- Listen to tunes Things to do in the future - More internal bracing (maybe)
- Fill in areas beside the horn flair
- Build low power PP or SE amp .....Colin
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