ADS-910's
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Very likely are. I worked the female side a little with what I think (if I recall correctly) was a dental pic. Them was interesting to get at. At any rate, the real issue in the first place wasnt the setup itself was it? It's the tension. Hence, elevate tension the male side puts on the plug and on, and problem solved. Mount umbilical to side wall or something perhaps.
I think I know the term "terminal plate"
And "cup" sounds interesting. Can I see?
I put a set of STAX Binding post just inside the hole and wired the xover to that so I don't have to pull it from the front. Is this what you mean? I'm not to familiar with certain terminology. The STAX have HUGE binding knobs which is awesome to grab a hold of. Many are simply to close together, unless we use banana plugs. Which, I dont.
Sounds like you did something similar. Here is how I did mine with one from Parts Express.
Nicely done solution. It is a bit of a PITA to have to open up the crossovers to connect-disconnect the speaker wires. Usually once these are in place, you won't be needing to connect or disconnect the often.
dshoaf
That high voltage buzz
Nice discussion. My 910s are finally coming online now. I also used a small dental pick to tighten the contacts in the socket soldered to the crossover. This, for the past few days, has seemed to fix the intermittent contacting problem. While I _hate_ Molex connectors for long term connectivity, the solution from Parts Express is an easy swap out for the originals, especially since they've crimped the pins to the wires for you. That part, without the proper tool, will result in more intermittent problems.
Also, I'm also leaning toward a terminal cup for the speaker connections for a permanent solution to the external speaker connections. I do wish I had a couple of the bi-amp boards, I'd love to give that a try.
Next step, however, is to get the tweeters/mids off to Richard So and to have at least one of the woofers fixed up - it has a tear in the cone that was patched with candle wax, it appears. The fix was well done, however.
This weekend I'll get a chance to crank them up since the wife's off to a conference.
Cheers,
David
Look forward to your initial impressions.
I found my cards and bought them from a seller in Canada who use to be an authorized ADS service shop. If you google it, the shop or the cards will probably show up.
Dennis Gardner
Jazz Nut
Just a thought. A hinged door covering the crossover hole in the back with the jack cup set into it would be handy. Swing it open when you need to, but keep it latched shut when in use.
For all the engineering that ADS did, they had some odd coverings/holes on a number of speakers. L1230s have weird riser bases and odd shaped holes in the lower back, 910s have the odd speaker/crossover connection holes, L1290 series 1s have the amp hole cover screwed to the back so it takes a screwdriver to change speaker wire and the series 2 hides the connection in the base so that you must lay the speaker down to hook them up and if series 1 bases are used on series 2, the base must come off to hook up speakers.
Odd for sure, considering how well some of the crossovers and cabs are made.
For all the engineering that ADS did, they had some odd coverings/holes on a number of speakers. L1230s have weird riser bases and odd shaped holes in the lower back, 910s have the odd speaker/crossover connection holes, L1290 series 1s have the amp hole cover screwed to the back so it takes a screwdriver to change speaker wire and the series 2 hides the connection in the base so that you must lay the speaker down to hook them up and if series 1 bases are used on series 2, the base must come off to hook up speakers.
Odd for sure, considering how well some of the crossovers and cabs are made.
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Interesting observations.
The 910's crossovers' easy access design is to be able to swap out the bi and tri amp cards easily.
The lower panels on the 1290's for the amps I would assume are not needing easy quick access because once setup, will probably stay that way for long periods of time.
The bottom mounted bases, once hooked up, probably won't be changed much either.
Just some thoughts on what the ADS designers may have been thinking.
dshoaf
That high voltage buzz
Yep, found the guy tonight. Ouch! $125 US funds for 2 original plug-in cards. Considering it but could probably design a couple of them myself. Need to send the drivers off to Mr. So first.
Cheers,
David
Hi David,
I got a package deal for 300. Bi amp, tri amp and LED cards.
Slightly better deal per pair.
Just need the external crossover recommended in the brochure for the 910's.
Glenn
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
A bit more information, the external crossovers are a pair of Nakamichi EC-100s with the PS-100 power supply. The badges are the ADS badges in the front where all the discussion here on AK has been about replicating the 910 emblem for that location.
These just sold, I guess ADS changed the badges on the later models. Mine say 'ADS 910' however these appeared to just have the 'ADS' logo with no 910 after.
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
Keeping the ADS 910 emblems to sell separately? I don't think so. But there is a guy selling gear piecemeal on the bay. Some Luxman table no armboard, armboard is then available as two pieces, mount to the table, and mount fo the arm to that piece. I don't like that practice, but it does get folks parts they might need at very high prices.
Yeah, I didn't think that was the case, I just didn't realize that they (the company, ADS) changed the badge later in the production.
chrisand4
Not cheap, just thrifty..
I haven't been able to find many good images of the badges for the 910s, but it seems the older ones with the veneered back have the "aDs 910" logo, and the newer black backed ones have the large "ADS" square logo.
Can anyone confirm from theirs? Mine are missing the badges, but I'm getting a set of repro "aDs 910" made by an AK'er.
Can anyone confirm from theirs? Mine are missing the badges, but I'm getting a set of repro "aDs 910" made by an AK'er.
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
That was my reason for mentioning it. I'm sure Glenn has committed that to memory for future ADS 910 discussions.
This is imperative to know. Can't be gluing on the wrong front tag with so many here going for exactly as it left the factory. Others don't care and wouldn't be bothered if the speakers worked just fine and looked decent. Either logo or none would be fine with them.
Mine have the veneered backs and have the 'aDs 910' badges. My serial numbers are in the 2200 range, if that helps.
