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Building new speaker cabinets, need specifications
Hello, I recently got supplies to start up a DIY project to refurbish a pair of series II Bose 301’s. This project is more for my own interest in understanding speakers. I was going to rebuild the cabinets using MDF (.75 inches depth) , along with using new GT-25 tweeters and two 8 1/2 inch... -
Suggestions for co-axial driver?
Inspired by KEF's Q100 speakers I'd like to put together a DIY bookshelf speaker using a high quality co-axial driver of 6" or less diameter. Any suggestions appreciated ... ? -
Technics SL-1300 Mk2 recapping and death glue questions
Hello all, I am in the middle of restoring a Technics SL-1300 Mk2 I recently acquired and I am at the part where I am about to order new electrolytics from Mouser. The first thing I can across is a capacitor in the AC section, before the transformer. The service manual calls for a polyester... -
My Homebuilt "Mid-Century" Style Amp
Hi All, This is my first AK post. Just wanted to share a recently completed project of mine: a homebuilt transistor-tube hybrid integrated stereo amplifier in the style of an early 1960's household hi-fi stereo set. The set was built as a modular system; with the exception of the power supply...- Little Wolf
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DIY Tube Amp Help
I'm looking for parts for a tube amp project I found recently, and it will be my first tube amp project to undertake (https://www.audioxpress.com/article/mighty-mouse-a-pp-25l6-amplifier). I managed to get some of the smaller parts like the switch, pilot lamp, fuses, and fuse holder. The problem... -
Sony STR-6045 - Cleaning / Trouble Removing Tuner Knob
Recently I picked up a Sony STR-6045 receiver and it's pretty dirty. This is my first time trying to clean up a receiver and I was hoping to get a little advice. I'll update these questions with answers as I go along in case it helps someone down the road. I have a couple of questions: 1...- The Parrot
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- diy diy project help sony sony str 6045 tuner dial
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Impedance of a crossover as seen by an amplifier
Howdy all! New guy here. (both to this forum and Speaker Building) I have a question that is keeping me from pulling the trigger on a DIY 3-way speaker design. I have loved all things audio since I was a little kid and just recently got into system building. However, I am confused at how 2-way... -
DIY amp volume pot slow vol increase help
Hi everyone, I'm working on a 5 watt Bluetooth portable speaker for my mother in laws Christmas gift. I'm using the very simple audio amp chip LA4425, I've built these and others before and always get this one sounding very nice for the price but I cant figure out how to make the volume pot...- Tubeglowpio
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- amp design diy project project stereo volume control
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- Forum: Solid State
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Fortura 10 worth fixing?
Hey, I came into possession of a pair of clapped out Fortura 10 speakers. They have air motion tweeters on top and trashed woofers. Crossovers came in a box and the speakers are not wired currently. Obviously I have never tried to run these as there is a bunch of work required just to test...- GearHead454
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- diy project ess amt speaker building
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- Forum: Speakers
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5 pin DIN switch box DIY Project
How this for DIY ? I have a nightmare of RCA cables running every where on the back of the stereo rack. My hands and eyes are getting old and I find it very difficult to work the cables when make a change in connections. I've considered a consumer grade RCA switch box as solution but even...
