philbobilbo
New Member
Since I've just recently acquired a sweet sounding Pioneer SX-1010, I thought I'd open up the guts of my old Soundcraftsmen Pro Power 4 and have a look on the inside (pictures below). The thing has performed like a true champ ever since I bought it used in the early 90s, but thought I'd have a look. Besides from all the dust (and even cobwebs in one corner!) the unit appears ok, with no "burnt" looking items. My questions are this:
1. I am assuming it would be safe to use compressed air to blow all the dirt out of this great unit. True?
2. Should I buy a can of Deoxit and use it on any of the electrical items?
3. Thought I'd read somewhere that you can use Swiffer sheets as filters on the intake to keep dirt from being sucked it (obviously taped). Is that true?
4. Are there any upgrades or special mods that would be worth attempting on this unit? I'm guessing no...
Gotta tell ya, I told friends years ago that I'd put this amp with just my Bose 301s up against anyone's surround sound for the sheer "theater" effect, and ones that have heard a good movie on it are stunned, especially when there are lots of explosions!!! (ha, ha!). The 1010s power is great, but the Four is rated at 250/ch, so the 1010 is no match power-wise.
I'm thinking of opening my NAD 1600 to see if it could use mods as well. If anyone knows about it, I'd be glad to read your thoughts.
Here's the links to the pics:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b344/ohilpneal/DSCF0099.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b344/ohilpneal/DSCF0097.jpg
1. I am assuming it would be safe to use compressed air to blow all the dirt out of this great unit. True?
2. Should I buy a can of Deoxit and use it on any of the electrical items?
3. Thought I'd read somewhere that you can use Swiffer sheets as filters on the intake to keep dirt from being sucked it (obviously taped). Is that true?
4. Are there any upgrades or special mods that would be worth attempting on this unit? I'm guessing no...
Gotta tell ya, I told friends years ago that I'd put this amp with just my Bose 301s up against anyone's surround sound for the sheer "theater" effect, and ones that have heard a good movie on it are stunned, especially when there are lots of explosions!!! (ha, ha!). The 1010s power is great, but the Four is rated at 250/ch, so the 1010 is no match power-wise.
I'm thinking of opening my NAD 1600 to see if it could use mods as well. If anyone knows about it, I'd be glad to read your thoughts.
Here's the links to the pics:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b344/ohilpneal/DSCF0099.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b344/ohilpneal/DSCF0097.jpg