Revox B 795
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guiller
Toscaninichus Australis
I didn't pulg in, but checked the conductivity between different pairs of point on the board and in 50 % of the cases the test failed. There is no point in going ahead with this PCB. Of course I am decided to rescue this beauty, but would need a replacement board first. I'll await the reply from Studer. If they could provide me with a NOS one, I'll go ahead with that. Otherwise, I'll have to keep an eye opened for another non-working unit or find a seller for the used PCB on eBay.
SaSi
Seriously Illogical
Let's see.
There's a B795 in desperate need of a new motor (or repair of hall sensors).
There's another B795 with a damaged motor control board
I have a few B790 that I want to repair but one of the tonearms is probably not going to survive surgery.
Now, is the B795 tonearm going to work on a B790?
If so, then we could group buy a semi functional unit and split the modules among the people in need of them. If there's anyone needing a tonearm PCB then it goes four ways. And still have a plinth, platter, dust cover (possibly) and psu to spare.
Does this sound like an idea?
There's a B795 in desperate need of a new motor (or repair of hall sensors).
There's another B795 with a damaged motor control board
I have a few B790 that I want to repair but one of the tonearms is probably not going to survive surgery.
Now, is the B795 tonearm going to work on a B790?
If so, then we could group buy a semi functional unit and split the modules among the people in need of them. If there's anyone needing a tonearm PCB then it goes four ways. And still have a plinth, platter, dust cover (possibly) and psu to spare.
Does this sound like an idea?
guiller
Toscaninichus Australis
Hi SaSi:
Sharing would be a great idea, and you count with my support and participation. The only issue would be the tonearm compatibility. I'm actively looking in local places, and in case I find another unit, I'll be happy to share the rest of the components that I don't need (basically, I am only interested in the motor PCB). In case I find one, I'll let you know and we'll find a way of sharing the parts! All the best
Sharing would be a great idea, and you count with my support and participation. The only issue would be the tonearm compatibility. I'm actively looking in local places, and in case I find another unit, I'll be happy to share the rest of the components that I don't need (basically, I am only interested in the motor PCB). In case I find one, I'll let you know and we'll find a way of sharing the parts! All the best
I've used a B795 tonearm on a B790 and it worked fine. Obviously it doesn't look right but the problem I had is that I couldn't work out how to get the front panel off the B795 tonearm or I could have swapped the cover and the two ends between the B790 and B795 tonearms.
A caution though - the cable on the B795 seems to be even shorter than the the one on the B790. It will reach - just - but it is not easy!
[Edit: It must have been late when I typed that. I have used a B790 tonearm on a B795 and it worked fined so they are interchangeable. The arm board on the B795 is positioned differently to the B790 and that's why the B790 tonearm cable only just reaches.]
If anyone does part a B795 I would be interested in the tonearm PCB and the cover mainly, and posiibly any other parts other than the base.
Regards,
Peter
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henkuk
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I spent some time with Peter today and hopefully we fixed the skipping issue.
A realigning of the cart in the arm and setting height and weight correctly appeared on a few records to have done the trick.
I personally will keep my eye on 'ye olde bay' and any B790 to 795 that is parted out will get my attention. Should I get a scrap unit, I happily share bits out and send those from the UK.
That is, if Peter does not beat me to the punch.
Mine is running perfect now, with a Goldring 1012GX fitted and it sounds detailed with a background nearly as quiet as cd.
- Henk
A realigning of the cart in the arm and setting height and weight correctly appeared on a few records to have done the trick.
I personally will keep my eye on 'ye olde bay' and any B790 to 795 that is parted out will get my attention. Should I get a scrap unit, I happily share bits out and send those from the UK.
That is, if Peter does not beat me to the punch.
Mine is running perfect now, with a Goldring 1012GX fitted and it sounds detailed with a background nearly as quiet as cd.
- Henk
henkuk
Active Member
I used to have this cart on my Pro-ject RPM4 in the main system. When the stylus came up for renewal I swapped it out for the Ortofon, due to lack of funds at that time.
On the ReVox it sounds great, bearing in mind I use it in the upstairs office system with small bookshelf speakers.
Very detailed and open top end. Bass is tight, very tight and due to the very silent background the ReVox has by definition it sounds rather analytical. The stylus needs about 10 records to loosen up a little but now it is great.
Wifey won't let the ReVox take the place of the RPM in the living room. Shame that, it would sound fantastic with the Quad system. She thinks it's hideous.....
Sounds like a "capital" idea! I've got the one in need of a new motor or hall sensors.
Just an update. I did receive the two itty bitty new hall sensors recommended by markthefixer in a previous post above. I do plan to work with Mark soon to give them a try. As I'm hosting the Chicago-Area AK Get Together at my house next weekend, it'll have to wait until after next weekend.
This one in the US is just over $50 at present:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ReVox-Linatrack...ItemQQptZDJ_Gear_Lighting?hash=item439d016d5c
Regards,
Peter
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dread31
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guiller
Toscaninichus Australis
I've got a reply from Revox: fortunately, the B795 motor PCB is available (at a modest price of 85 euros!). Sharing the parts of another unit as SaSi had suggested would be the best for me. However, if nothing shows up in the next two weeks I'm afraid I'll buy the PCB from Revox.
SaSi
Seriously Illogical
Someone is parting out a B-795 on ebay.uk. At first I thought that might be a direct opportunity for all interested but the prices for some of the items are silly. 120 UKP for the motor only (!!).
Anyway, if anyone is interested in some parts, search for Revox and Linatrack.
Anyway, if anyone is interested in some parts, search for Revox and Linatrack.
boyerd001
Active Member
There's a B790 being "parted out" - it's been up there for several weeks as the parts sell off. Haven't seen the B795 you're referring to - sure it's a B795 and not a B790?
Dale
guiller
Toscaninichus Australis
Many thanks for sharing the data, SaSi ! I've just bought the motor PCB and hope to be able to bring back to life my B795 with it!!!! Can't wait until it gets over here...
boyerd001
Active Member
Not to hijack this thread, but if your wife thinks the ReVox is hideous (or industrial !) you should try this EMT 927ST:
http://cgi.ebay.com/EMT-927ST-VINTA...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item439e87e30d
I'm trying to figure out how I could possibly buy it but my wife has an axe over my head right now and I'm told I'd never live to enjoy it! Is this what is meant by "marriage bliss"??
Dale
Dale, that EMT looks really cool. Is that the same company that makes cartridges?
Update on my 795: Dropped it off at Markthefixer's house last week with the two modern Hall sensors he recommended. We're in agreement that it is a "fill-in" project for Mark when and if he has spare time.
Update on my 795: Dropped it off at Markthefixer's house last week with the two modern Hall sensors he recommended. We're in agreement that it is a "fill-in" project for Mark when and if he has spare time.