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    Just got my first turntable, beginner's advice...

    Took the back cover off and cleaned up the power button. It was the internal switch that was dirty so that works like new now. The stylus literally has no diamond/needle left on it, and it looks neglected. I'm going to order a new cartridge for it as I plan to use it long term. Pumped to get...
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    Just got my first turntable, beginner's advice...

    Ya the stylus is completely dead, not sure if I should just get a new cartridge as well, any chances a stylus that looks like that could cause damage to other components?
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    Just got my first turntable, beginner's advice...

    Wow! Thanks guys, this is a wealth of information! Between the posts here and the manual I have a good understanding of where to start. Upon a closer look, my stylus looks like it needs replacing, I'm also not sure what cartridge I have, maybe this will help? My DJ buddy is going to lend...
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    Just got my first turntable, beginner's advice...

    Just downloaded some manuals from the site you mentioned and it answered all my questions and then some! Thanks.
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    Just got my first turntable, beginner's advice...

    Yes, this is a little embarrassing to admit, but I've never owned a turntable... ever, don't even know how to use one! A few days ago I went to a friends of a friends house who is a passed DJ. His record collection was, best word, complete. He had everything and for the first time I had the...
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    Rescued these from certain death!

    Looks like i found a winner! https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dc28ft-8-1-1-8-silk-dome-truncated-tweeter--275-076 Impedance/fs/sensitivity should put these pretty close to the originals. Mounting cutout is the same and 2 out of the 4 screw holes match.
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    Pioneer SX-1980

    12lbs heavier than my 1250... yup, that's fuggin' heavy!! :eek:
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    Rescued these from certain death!

    Hard to see in the picture but half the dome is gone on that one, ripped in half. I tried to straighten out what was left. What your seeing is the cotton that's behind the dome. The other tweeter, the dome is literally completely ripped off, nothing left.
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    Rescued these from certain death!

    I will do my best to get them back to original. The tweeters show proper resistance and function, i may experiment with repairing the domes for fun. Curious how the bipole will sound, going to try them in my large rec room as I've heard that's the best to get the full effect.
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    Rescued these from certain death!

    Didn't know HFE even existed until now! what a resource that is, thanks! Looks like the tweeter is quite unique, I'll keep my eye out for replacements, looks like someone literally jammed their thumb into each one completely removing the whole titanium dome, ugh...
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    Rescued these from certain death!

    These were 20 feet away from making it to the land fill... Not sure how they perform or if they're worth the effort but they seem well engineered. Mirage M990's, All grills in tact, woofers function, got some new foam for the rear bi pole 5 incher on the way. Rear speaker is actually the...
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    Cerwin Vega, anyone compare VS-150 /RE-38 vs D-9's?

    I personally liked the tweeter in the AT-15's more than the horns in my D9's. Too forward for my tastes, i listen to them off axis and eq'd. Build quality is pretty good on the D9 but not as good as my CV 300se's.
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    Custom B&W 801 Stands DIY

    That's where the putty comes in. A bare cut edge will have a different paint adhesion than the finished face. Cover the cut edge with putty, blend it, then sand. I never had luck with just primer, but thats just me.
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    Custom B&W 801 Stands DIY

    Use a solvent based primer, enamel or lacquer, no water based. Try not to soak it too much, light coats, also drywall putty can be used to clean up edges/corners nicely. You can make painted mdf look really smooth with a bit of prep. 801's are sweet! :thumbsup:
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