Kahoona
Super Member
Hi
I am finally getting around to restoring the first pair of audio gear that I bought new and the only one I have kept over the years. I hope that this is not a bore or annoyance but I figured that I could use feedback along the way and those who do it next might find useful information. Anybody who wants to get a closer look at anything just ask. The object here is to restore and probably not improve but certainly not detract in any way. In their early days I blew 2 sets of tweeters with a Dynakit 120. That was a great amp for the money but it exceeded the stated 45w max of the 5's. I also drove it to clipping constantly which probably did the damage. Later I blew 2 sets with a Mitsubishi DA10-DC one of the best amps I ever owned but too much for the 5's. I installed a dome tweeter which sounded pretty good at the time and has worked for me since. I have picked up some original tweeters from a fellow AKer and I plan to add some overload protection. I want to re-cap the crossover even though I enjoy the sound now. they are over 40 years old so what the heck. The surrounds have never been touched and are still pretty flexible but they leak air and I can see through them. I want to research doping materials to find something that will not add any stiffness but will seal without damaging. No I do not know how many angels can dance on the head of a pin but I hear that they have narrowed that down to where the enthusiasm of the dancers is the only variable so I can probably get the dope thing straight. The cabinets have only minor scratches but there is one place on top where someone (not me) placed a decorative piece of cloth and a plant which of course leaked and the wood is rough. That has to be sanded. I have to see if I can match the color or weather I have to refinish it all. I plan to commit sacrilege ans pot in some new connectors.
I am finally getting around to restoring the first pair of audio gear that I bought new and the only one I have kept over the years. I hope that this is not a bore or annoyance but I figured that I could use feedback along the way and those who do it next might find useful information. Anybody who wants to get a closer look at anything just ask. The object here is to restore and probably not improve but certainly not detract in any way. In their early days I blew 2 sets of tweeters with a Dynakit 120. That was a great amp for the money but it exceeded the stated 45w max of the 5's. I also drove it to clipping constantly which probably did the damage. Later I blew 2 sets with a Mitsubishi DA10-DC one of the best amps I ever owned but too much for the 5's. I installed a dome tweeter which sounded pretty good at the time and has worked for me since. I have picked up some original tweeters from a fellow AKer and I plan to add some overload protection. I want to re-cap the crossover even though I enjoy the sound now. they are over 40 years old so what the heck. The surrounds have never been touched and are still pretty flexible but they leak air and I can see through them. I want to research doping materials to find something that will not add any stiffness but will seal without damaging. No I do not know how many angels can dance on the head of a pin but I hear that they have narrowed that down to where the enthusiasm of the dancers is the only variable so I can probably get the dope thing straight. The cabinets have only minor scratches but there is one place on top where someone (not me) placed a decorative piece of cloth and a plant which of course leaked and the wood is rough. That has to be sanded. I have to see if I can match the color or weather I have to refinish it all. I plan to commit sacrilege ans pot in some new connectors.
