Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
Then you could buy those 'spensive cables and tell everyone all about em.
ADS-910's
- Thread starter GD70
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I also need stands for my 910"s
GD70
Lunatic Member
Nah, wouldn't want to start another cable wars thread.
Awwe comeon give it a shot........maybe it would end up differently this time.
GD70
Lunatic Member
I'm a positive guy, but even my optimism may not keep it civil!Awwe comeon give it a shot........maybe it would end up differently this time.
Hi While snowbirding this winter, I was in the Phoenix Arizona area. In preparation for the trip I brought along my dome drivers from my ADS 910's to have Richard So rebuild.
Last week I met with Richard and left my speaker drivers for Richard to do his Magic. About four days later I got a call from Richard stating my drivers were finished.
Yesterday I drove to Richard's house to pick up the drivers. I had a great visit with Richard. We listened to some great music " Jennifer Warnes, Famous Rain Coat" on his 810's with a ADS 910 crossover. Sounded really good. We had a great conversation about his and my love of music and his history with ADS. Richard couldn't have been a nicer guy and when I left I thanked him for his services.
Glenn asked if I could get a picture of Richard. He was ok with it so here is a picture of Richard and me in his shop. I'm the old guy on the right. P.S. I can't wait to get home in May to try them out. Curt
Last week I met with Richard and left my speaker drivers for Richard to do his Magic. About four days later I got a call from Richard stating my drivers were finished.
Yesterday I drove to Richard's house to pick up the drivers. I had a great visit with Richard. We listened to some great music " Jennifer Warnes, Famous Rain Coat" on his 810's with a ADS 910 crossover. Sounded really good. We had a great conversation about his and my love of music and his history with ADS. Richard couldn't have been a nicer guy and when I left I thanked him for his services.
Glenn asked if I could get a picture of Richard. He was ok with it so here is a picture of Richard and me in his shop. I'm the old guy on the right. P.S. I can't wait to get home in May to try them out. Curt
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Nice brief story about your time with Richard. He does fantastic work bringing the famous ADS speaker line to their original glory. I'm sure your drivers will sound as good as new. If your reading this Richard, thanks again for your services from all of us here at AK.
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Richard did state that he was having trouble with logging onto AudioKarma. I told him he was getting great reviews and was really appreciated here for his work at AudioKarma
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Porkloin
Oscar Heil Groupie
You know, what little snippets there are out there on the internet about ADS history, and Richard So, I had always assumed him one of Methusela's drinking buddies. He actually looks young enough to be my son-in-law. Was he single?
GD70
Lunatic Member
Hey Curt!
That's awesome, and thanks for the pic with Richard. Hope you told him I'm the biggest fan of the 910's on AK!
Interesting he was using 910 crossovers in his 810's.Lets's hope Richard can figure out whats up with logging onto AK. I'd love to hear his input on our conversations here.
Glenn
Porkloin. No Richard is not single. I did have a chance to meet Richard's wife. They seemed to be a wonderful couple. He told me he started working for ADS at a very young age if that helps to explain is youthful appearance.
Glenn, I sent Richard a link to this page of your thread. I also hope he chimes in, and you are welcome for the picture.
. Curt
Glenn, I sent Richard a link to this page of your thread. I also hope he chimes in, and you are welcome for the picture.
. Curt
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GD70
Lunatic Member
Thanks Curt!
Hope Richard chimes in and on the many other excellent ADS threads!
Getting info from people who worked at various audio companies is invaluable to those of us in the hobby.
Cheers, Glenn
Cool! I lived in phoenix most of my life but didn't get into this hobby until I moved away. Figures. My best friend lives about 2 miles away from Richard in Ahwatukee/Chandler area. I had him take my mids and tweets from the 1590's to Richard last year when he was up here. I want to know if he continues to have all the materials produced to use and or if it is just old stock - just out of curiosity.
Amateur night in the PNW...I Cannot remove the midrange to test...4 screws out..tried putty knives, screwdrivers, chef's knife, etc. Next may be MAP gas brazing torch and a Sawzall. An audio friend said to heat up the mounting plate with a hair dryer to soften the gasket and adhesive.... then use putty knife. Before I attempt...is this best way to go ? Fearful of damaging the chipboard or scratching plate or melting surface of dome.
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Dennis Gardner
Jazz Nut
I like using a pick type tool.
MJB1959
Super Member
Thanks for sharing the pic of Mr. So, funny the guy could have whatever ADS speakers he wants, and choses to customize the L810, (my first ADS product all those years ago), all the negative comments on a speaker that in my mind was a fantastic speaker, owning them kept the love of their sound so pinned into my memory that I had to find some ADS' to finally replace them. All that aside, I hope he can chime in here at AK, he and Soundmotor, as well as jdurbin1, could share a lot of info and history with us consumer fans.
GD70
Lunatic Member
Hey Riptide,
The above pics are a great idea. I had a difficult removing mine as well.
Could you do me a huge favor and take a good straight head on pic of the LED decal please?. I'd like to replicate it for mine.
Thanks!