Look forward to seeing the progress on this Brian, they are great looking speakers.
Look forward to seeing the progress on this Brian, they are great looking speakers.
AC POWER
Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
AMPS
Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
SPEAKERS
Wharfedale Evo 4.4
DAC
PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
TURNTABLE
Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
PHONOSTAGE
Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
DIGITAL
OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
MUSIC PLAYBACK
Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
Ipad Roon Remote.
Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
SPEAKER CABLES
Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
INTERCONNECTS
All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables
As Grant suggests, remove drivers then gently rub down using either a restorative oil or I'd even use a finishing oil as there is enough spirit content in many to act as a restorative. I'd go easy on cleaning with any concentrated spirit based cleaner on veneered cabs, as it can debond the glue joint unless you apply very sparingly. You may even find that a light rub with a 320 or higher grit finishing paper and a re-application of finishing oil is all that they need. You could do a trial on one of the bases and see how that comes up.
Thanks Paul , can you give me an idea what restorative oils and finishing oils would be suitable for this . I'm afraid I'm a complete numpty here , but willing to learn form those who know . I'm quite looking forward to this and I think I will enjoy doing it myself . Thanks for the advice
Regards
Brian
Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment . (Rumi )
Korus Computer Audio music server
JustBoom DAC . HRT Musicstreamer 2
Amplifier : Sony TA FB740R
Speakers : Tannoy 637
Interconnects : MS Audio / Klotz MC5000 .
Speaker cables : Western Electric 16AG
That's a good question because there's a huge choice of products these days and also some common misconceptions about restoring woodwork. Myth #1 is that woodwork needs "feeding" or "nourishing" or similar nonsense but the whole purpose of wood finishing is to seal the surface to prevent drying out, cracking and to improve durability and aesthetics by bring out grain etc.
To fully restore tired finishes depends entirely on the original finish. Many speakers, especially at the budget end, use a spray applied PU based coating, so all that is often needed if the finish looks really tired is a gentle rub down and a re-application of a PU rich finish such as General Finishes Topcoat. It is a superb highly durable finish available in a range of finishes from gloss to Satin. Applied using an applicator sponge after gently rubbing down existing surface (and I do mean a light running down) with finishing paper (start with a light rub with 180 grit and finish with at least a 320 grit).
For oiled finishes, a gentle re-coating of Danish Oil...apply sparingly (I recommend Mylands but there's plenty of choice) using either a scotch brite type pad (nylon is fine) or very fine grade wire wool. Allow to dry thoroughly, give a gentle rub with a nylon scour pad to remove any surface imperfections and apply a second thin coat using a soft lint free cotton rag. The more coats you apply, the deeper the sheen. For a semi-gloss finish, you usually want 4 coats or more.
For waxed finishes, first some of the old wax may need removing using a proprietary wax removal cream (don't use this on your legs ), then a gentle rub down with a wire wool pad lubed with a little wax polish. Brywax is popular and have a decent range of finishing waxes. I use Ercol and Mylands Classic wax compounds. Imho, the lower the solvent content, the better. Look for waxes waxes containing Carnauba and Beeswax.
Last edited by Reffc; 18-04-2015 at 16:51.
Wow ! that's a very comprehensive answer Paul so thanks for that . I'll have a look at the items you have suggested and see which ones are fool-proof . Thanks again for taking the time Paul .
I don't wax my legs mate , I use double sided tape or a blow lamp
Regards
Brian
Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment . (Rumi )
Korus Computer Audio music server
JustBoom DAC . HRT Musicstreamer 2
Amplifier : Sony TA FB740R
Speakers : Tannoy 637
Interconnects : MS Audio / Klotz MC5000 .
Speaker cables : Western Electric 16AG
Good plan. I would always avoid using wire wool though. The latest stuff to use is micromesh. It is as fine as wire wool but doesn't leave bleedin millions of bits of metal behind
Thanks James , I'll have a look at this .
Regards
Brian
Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment . (Rumi )
Korus Computer Audio music server
JustBoom DAC . HRT Musicstreamer 2
Amplifier : Sony TA FB740R
Speakers : Tannoy 637
Interconnects : MS Audio / Klotz MC5000 .
Speaker cables : Western Electric 16AG
The new liberon stuff doesnt do that ....its pretty good
Regards,
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“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
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Had Brian and Gary round showing me these speakers and they are lovely. a bit of elbow grease and they will be top notch. lovely zebrano grain
Regards,
Grant .... ؠ ......Don't be such a big girl's blouse
I've said it before and I'll say it again: democracy simply-doesn't-work.... ..... ...... ...... ................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
FIIO K7 BT, M11 PLUS, BTR7, KA5 - OPPO BDP-103D - PANASONIC UB450 - PANASONIC 4K ULTRA HD TV - PIXEL 6 - AVANTREE LR BLUETOOTH - 2* X600 SOUNDCORE - HEADPHONES INCLUDE, FIIO, NURAPHONES', FOCAL, OPPO, BOSE, CAMBRIDGE, BOWER & WILKINS, DEVIALET, MARSHALL, SONY, MITCHELL & JOHNSTON - 2*ZBOOK'S- MERCURY BD ROM, ROON, QOBUZ, TIDAL, PLEX, CYBERLINK, JRIVER - MULTI HDD'S -
Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".
“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
“There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”
***SMILE, BE HAPPY***
Yup looking forward to doing the work on them Grant . Thanks for the advice and the loan of the gear .
Regards
Brian
Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment . (Rumi )
Korus Computer Audio music server
JustBoom DAC . HRT Musicstreamer 2
Amplifier : Sony TA FB740R
Speakers : Tannoy 637
Interconnects : MS Audio / Klotz MC5000 .
Speaker cables : Western Electric 16AG