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  1. David_NC

    ADS M12 Bi-Amp Conversion Success

    I've posted previously about converting my M12's to be bi-ampable. It seems that this is one of the few larger ADS towers that didn't have that option from the factory. My motivation for doing this is to be able to use a Dynaco ST-70 for the mids and highs and a 200 WPC Parasound SS amp for...
  2. David_NC

    My Dynaco ST-70 Has Ruined My Other Amps

    My Dynaco ST-70 has ruined my other amps... at least in terms of my listening enjoyment. I've used a QSC USA 900 and later a Parasound HCA-1000A as my main amps with a pair of ADS M12 towers. I've enjoyed these speakers, and the rest of my setup, quite a bit. Recently, I put my refurbed ST-70...
  3. r07d24

    ADS Speaker cabinet repair

    Hi there, I was fortunate to acquire a pair of ADS L1530's recently. I suspected they were going to be a little too large for my space, but they're L1530's ! and I got them for a very reasonable price. I am still A/B testing them with my current JBL L112 speakers, and the the JBL's are...
    • r07d24
    • Thread
    • ads jbl l112 l1530
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY
  4. foo.kamikaze

    ADS 910 Woofers... ADS, Braun, or neither?

    Hi, my four ADS 910 woofers are numbered\labeled\stamped: 4576, 8 Ohm, 10 4476, 8 Ohm, 10 4376, 8 Ohm, 9 or 6 (the 9 or 6 is circled) See attached pics. I'm pretty certain using the "a/d/s parts schedule 1992 share" on http://sportsbil.com/ads/ that the woofers in my ADS 910's are not ADS...
  5. foo.kamikaze

    2019 Value of ADS L1590 series 2

    Hi, I have an opportunity to purchase a pair of ADS L1590ii speakers. I've bought a couple items from a local Craigslist seller, and what he sells is always original, and in great condition. Here is as much detail I can give: ADS L1590 series 2 Speaker terminals on the underside Black metal...
  6. IEHAGY

    Looking for bookshelf speaker reccs based on my system ...

    Hi y'all I would appreciate some advice in my hunt for some new speakers. I have assembled my current system around a pair of Vandersteen 2ce speakers and I like how it sounds but y am moving to a house with a smaller listening space and unfortunately I don't think the Vandersteens are going...
  7. pjrey

    ADS B7 Crossover Help

    Hi all, I’m struggling with how to read a couple components on this crossover. The 4 ohm & 3.4 ohm resistors are clear. As is the 18uf electrolytic cap. But the B32524 film cap and the round yellow thing that reads XD-090 708B I’m not sure about. Thoughts?
    • pjrey
    • Thread
    • ads crossover
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. David_NC

    'New' Pre-amp and Setup

    In my daily scans of Craigslist, I came across a McIntosh C31V fairly local to me for a good price over the weekend and decided to check it out. I was impressed with this 30 year old - it looks 95% new, seem to function perfectly, other than a little noise in the balance control, and included...
  9. RainbowPilot

    ADS L810 buzzing woofer

    Yesterday I picked up a pair of ADS L810s for a fantastic price but they do have a few issues. Most have been resolved but one issue lingers, a slightly buzzing woofer/s. It doesn't seem to affect the sound as I don't even notice it when I'm at my listening position, but when I put my ear up...
  10. cnolanh

    bedroom system: ADS, Kenwood, McIntosh, Dayton

    This simple bedroom system mostly plays news in the morning and music before bed: ADS L710 speakers (on A&M Fabrication stands) Dayton APA-150 power amp Kenwood C2 preamp McIntosh MR500 tuner The 6-ohm ADS speakers play very nicely with the little Dayton amp: lively sound, plenty of volume...
  11. David_NC

    ADS L520 Fuses

    I need to replace the fuses in these newly acquired speakers. I cannot find a manual or documentation for this model, other than a generic sales brochure for the 420/520/620 series. The current fuses do not appear to be original. I believe I've read that they should be 1.6A 3AG fast blow...
  12. S

    L1290/2 Pricing, New England

    Hi! This is my first post here. I recently picked up an L710 and you probably know what is happening... scanning for other ADS speakers now in the Boston area. :D Am I right in thinking the ask is a bit high in the listing below? I based this on L1290 that was recently available at the meetup...
  13. Rockyhill

    ADS L470/2

    I picked up a pair of these recently for $70. From what I have read these were made in ~1985 so I’m inclined to recap the xovers. Does anyone have a schematic for these? ADS is not listed in the AK database. I assume I’ll need to pull the woofers to access them. I found a hand drawn schematic...
    • Rockyhill
    • Thread
    • ads ads crossover schematic schematics needed
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. milosz

    A/D/S 2001 Schematic needed!

    I need the service info and ESPECIALLY the SCHEMATIC for the A/D/S 2001 - if anyone has one I'd be more than happy to pay to get a copy! PLEASE LET ME KNOW! Thanks
  15. foo.kamikaze

    a/d/s ( aDs ) L570 Crossover Capacitor Repair/Restore/Upgrade

    Hi. I recently purchased a pair of a/d/s L570 bookshelf speakers on Minneapolis Craigslist. The two were in okay shape. They have signs of normal use over 30 plus years, but no abuse. Unfortunately, about their surrounds is rust that is contributing to the surrounds lifting off the metal...
    • foo.kamikaze
    • Thread
    • a/d/s ads capacitor crossovers l570 speakers
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. HowlerMonkey

    UMIK / REW, small space, ADSL810, HPM60

    These are my first measurements using the UMIK and REW in the mancave. (~10' wide x 18' long, w/vaulted ceiling. Speakers are 32" from the side wall, 45" from the back wall, stands are (2) trash cans 11" tall each, mic is placed ~7ft away from the horizontal line between the speakers front...
  17. grey_beard

    ADS L-620

    So I picked these up off of CL over the weekend. These are my latest pair of speakers and are quite clearly better than anything else I've owned. Just amazing highs, mids, and lows. Now my other speakers, which were quite nice, are now terrible. Oh well.
  18. Record Room

    ADS L710 with NAD 3020... a good match?

    Hello and happy holidays to everyone! i'd like to begin by saying how much of a great and indispensable resource of information audiokarma has been for me. i truly appreciate all of the help and knowledge that fellow AK members have passed along, and once again... i need some advice. I have...
  19. musichal

    Budget Bookshelf Battle Coming Eventually To A Thread Near You

    This one, in fact. I'll dredge it back up from the doldrums where it is sure to descend, when I begin to start to commence. The candidates: Polk RTiA3 (cherry, brand spanking, so will need breaking in) ELAC B6 Debut (yeah, ver 1, broken in) NHT Superzeroes (new-to-me used) Polk Atrium 4...
  20. TellMeWhy

    Braun LV1020 Active Speakers- Restoration

    Dear Friends, Today I was lucky enough to acquire a pair of Braun LV1020 active speakers- huge, impressive beasts from the early 70's with internal tri-amping. They cost a fortune in their day, and seem to be in original and very clean condition inside and out. But the sound is way of what you...
    • TellMeWhy
    • Thread
    • active crossover active speaker ads braun braun lv-1020
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. Natertots

    ADS L1530 - Oregon Coast

    No affiliation. Hope this post isn’t against forum rules. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/d/pair-of-ads-l1530-studio/6697114258.html Came across this on my regular searches. Interesting timing on this add as I just finished reading the thread about refurbishment of a pair of these...
  22. cnolanh

    Stereo and 5.1 system: McIntosh, Vandersteen, Oppo...

    Ever since I was a teenager I've had some form of stereo system in my living space. Like many of us, I've tried many iterations of equipment — so I'm happy to say that my current systems are the most musically satisfying I've ever had. Within the last decade I've also dabbled with surround...
  23. P

    A/D/S L880/2 Speakers, what is a fair price?

    I'm a big fan of A/D/S and have been collecting their creations for years. This pair of L880s are in fantastic shape. The cabs do have some scratches in the walnut veneer, but nothing that couldn't be refinished. I really don't know what to price these at. I know they were $800-$900 new 30 years...
  24. Briant8

    ADS a/d/s sticky midrange shipping disaster

    Hi all, So I sprung on those ADS midranges on the auction site here recently in order to replace a bad one on a set of L990’s. Fortunately they came packed very well to protect them from outside evil forces. UNfortunately on the inside, they came wrapped in an (impressive) amount of plastic...
    • Briant8
    • Thread
    • a/d/s ads midrange sticky tweeter
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. MATT0404

    Another pair of ADS in the house...This time 910's!

    Dragged these guys home with me today! I've been very casually looking for a pair of 910's for a while now. Found a pair on CL about three hours away and worked out a trade with the seller. They're in very nice shape. Cabinets and grills look great. The crossovers have been recapped using...
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