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ADS-910's

I think...the Peak ESR+ requires one lead of cap to be disconnected from circuit to read capacitance...but will read ESR of cap in circuit unless caps are in parallel..like some PS filter caps. Not sure...will research. They are $139 on Amazon...thinking of buying one for working on crossovers and rcvrs.
 
GD70 said:
Why do you feel you need to change the cap? ADS used high quality caps, and many including myself, have left the crossovers alone.
Glenn
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Yes and no. My x80/2 series had a combination of the standard ADS box film caps and low leakage electrolytics (in the midrange leg of the circuit). Although I couldn't tell the difference between a nice poly cap and the original box cap with the tweeter, there was a difference between the electrolytics and poly caps in the midrange sound. Whether it was better or not is subjective - half the reviewing panel went with the electrolytics, the other half poly. I cast the deciding vote (like it was ever going to be democratic) for poly caps. If I had a normal ADS crossover in front of me, I'd still recap, but I'd make it a point to locate the proper box caps - they're actually relatively inexpensive. The direct Siemens replacement for mine was as cheap as the Audyn poly cap that I replaced it with.
 
Ok...knowing something was wrong with one channel..was gently driving with 15 watt Advent 300 rcvr. After repairing lead will test at high volume with 50 watt Advent 350 . Thanks for info on caps and led's.
 
Rapide said:
Ok...knowing something was wrong with one channel..was gently driving with 15 watt Advent 300 rcvr. After repairing lead will test at high volume with 50 watt Advent 350 . Thanks for info on caps and led's.
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Do you have anything with more power? 50 wpc will be fine but the more the better! When I switched amps from 105 wpc to 210 wpc, the improvement was shocking!
I would have never thought power could make such an improvement in every way.
 
Goal is to get the 910's running before trying out various amps. The Advent 350 may be enough in my small cabin. One thing I have discovered... regardless of the rated power of the amp... upgrading the PS filter caps can make a serious difference.

Had to sell the 910's... waaay too big for kitchen system. Ended up with Spendor S3/5's.
 
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I've been enjoying reading this thread. I bought a pair of 910s locally last month (later version, with stands but no crossover modules or LEDs).

I've been a fan of ADS for a few years now, since buying my first pair, the L520. I loaned them to someone and they were knocked over and blown up during a party, which irritated me to no end. I plan to fix them one day, as they're one of my favorites.

I've also owned the 710 (gave to a friend, he loves them), L400 (wood veneer, rounded corners, metal grilles -- slated to go in my home office once the remodel is done), L1290/2 (sold), and my main speakers, the 1590/2, which are simply incredible.
 
I will second the 1590/2 being incredible. Picked up a pair last month and can't for the life of me think of another speaker that could Dethrone them. Simply amazing!
 
acy76 said:
I've been enjoying reading this thread. I bought a pair of 910s locally last month (later version, with stands but no crossover modules or LEDs).
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Welcome to Audiokarma! You are lucky to find 910s with stands, but you do not have the crossovers?
 
Rapide said:
I think...the Peak ESR+ requires one lead of cap to be disconnected from circuit to read capacitance...but will read ESR of cap in circuit unless caps are in parallel..like some PS filter caps. Not sure...will research. They are $139 on Amazon...thinking of buying one for working on crossovers and rcvrs.
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Let me know what you find out. I just remove the items from the circuit to be safe. Or check them before they go into the circuit.

It's a nice gadget and easy to use.
 
Aptone said:
Welcome to Audiokarma! You are lucky to find 910s with stands, but you do not have the crossovers?
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Thanks. I do have the standard crossover, what I meant to say was that I don't have the LED lights or the fancier bi/tri amp boards. Apologies if that was not clearer.
 
acy76 said:
Thanks. I do have the standard crossover, what I meant to say was that I don't have the LED lights or the fancier bi/tri amp boards. Apologies if that was not clearer.
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Well let's see some pics of these bad boys!
You were lucky they came with the stands. Seems many went missing over the years, or weren't purchased with the speakers. How are you liking their sound and what are you driving them with?
Glenn
 
was supposed to get these almost a month ago but they're finally home. In my small living room, my little pair of modded heathkits w5m's w el34 output tubes is just up to the task. These are big. Will be putting them on solid state son id imagine.
 

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Well let's see some pics of these bad boys!
You were lucky they came with the stands. Seems many went missing over the years, or weren't purchased with the speakers. How are you liking their sound and what are you driving them with?
Glenn
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I'll see if I can get some photos later today.

Sadly, they've been stashed away since purchase -- we're doing some work on the house and the ultimate plan is to use them in the living room, but it will be a bit before it's ready. I have a smaller room I plan to set them up in in the interim, but that won't happen until spring I would think. I imagine I sound like a gear hoarder, but this is only the second pair I've seen offered for sale locally in the 5 or so years I've been looking, so I thought I'd better get them if I could. I have a Sansui CA-3000 / BA-3000 combo I plan to use with them.

Until recently I had been running my 1590s with a Nikko Alpha VI (300 WPC) which sounded glorious, but it roasted something internally and is down for maintenance. Its brother the Alpha III is taking its place currently. I imagine the 910s would also like a good deal of wattage.

I contacted Vintage Audio Repair, we'll see what they say. Thanks.
 
acy76 said:
I'll see if I can get some photos later today.

Sadly, they've been stashed away since purchase -- we're doing some work on the house and the ultimate plan is to use them in the living room, but it will be a bit before it's ready. I have a smaller room I plan to set them up in in the interim, but that won't happen until spring I would think. I imagine I sound like a gear hoarder, but this is only the second pair I've seen offered for sale locally in the 5 or so years I've been looking, so I thought I'd better get them if I could. I have a Sansui CA-3000 / BA-3000 combo I plan to use with them.

Until recently I had been running my 1590s with a Nikko Alpha VI (300 WPC) which sounded glorious, but it roasted something internally and is down for maintenance. Its brother the Alpha III is taking its place currently. I imagine the 910s would also like a good deal of wattage.

I contacted Vintage Audio Repair, we'll see what they say. Thanks.
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300 wpc should do it! With 210wpc, the 910's are jaw dropping!
Bummer about the Nikko. NIce looking amp!
Gear hoarder? Hardly!
 
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