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    Quote Originally Posted by Edwardlon View Post
    Why do resistors put a furry coat on? Did they get cold or something?
    When the resistors get hot, the lacquer breaks down exposing the ceramic coating, which is porous and absorbs atmospheric moisture which evaporates when the resistor gets hot again loosening the surface, giving that fluffy look. It has no effect on the resistor's value.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edwardlon View Post
    But anyway this is only a fun learning project - I really don't need more speakers. My wife was amused when I told her I had got yet another set of speakers - this would be my 6th set. But she could not argue against £12.50
    If you get these working nicely, you'll probably like them as much as your Tannoys. I use mine alongside the Cheviots and both sound excellent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    If you get these working nicely, you'll probably like them as much as your Tannoys. I use mine alongside the Cheviots and both sound excellent.

    I'll be very pleasantly surprised if the Kefs get anywhere near the sq of the Tannoys.

    Speaking of which I will be away late March for a while so I plan on having Paul at RFC do a recap and other work on them then. He says his fettling will further improve the Eatons.
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    So I pulled out one of the crossovers, made a list and went along to Cricklewood Electronics to get the caps.

    A bit of confusion on values etc but I think I got correct ones but would most appreciate a double check.

    First value is what is on the xover and second value is what I bought. I took the xover with me and the guy at the shop was most helpful.


    2 x 30 mfd (50v) - 2 x 30 uF (100v)

    4 x 10 mfd (50v) - 4 x 10uF (100vnp)

    4 x 5 mfd (50v) - 4 x 4.7uF (100 vnp) 4.7mfd was the closest they had.

    2 x 3.3 mfd (50v) - 2 x 3.3uF (50 vnp)

    2 x 0.69 mfd (50v) 2 x MA684k 630v (am confused about this).

    Also, from schematic I got from the interweb, tried to ascertain what resister is used. So purchased 2 of 4r7 5% 58ev. But will likely not replace them.

    Here is the schematic I found, some values are different to what was on the xover so whoever put the schematic together may have got things incorrect.

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    All looks OK apart from this:

    Quote Originally Posted by Edwardlon View Post
    2 x 0.69 mfd (50v) 2 x MA684k 630v (am confused about this).
    I'm not sure what you've been given there.

    The value is 0.6uF. I used 0.56uF which is close enough. I have plenty of spares.

    That schematic is wrong by the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    All looks OK apart from this:



    I'm not sure what you've been given there.

    The value is 0.6uF. I used 0.56uF which is close enough. I have plenty of spares.

    That schematic is wrong by the way.
    Ah thanks Geoff. Is the new resistor ok or should I leave well alone?

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    Chances are the resistors are fine, although changing them for the 4.7 ohm ones won't hurt if you want to.

    In every photo I've seen online of the Corelli crossover, those resistors are furry. Mine aren't though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    Chances are the resistors are fine, although changing them for the 4.7 ohm ones won't hurt if you want to.

    In every photo I've seen online of the Corelli crossover, those resistors are furry. Mine aren't though.
    Can one measure the resistance value whilst still in circuit?

    On some of the caps I got they will have to stand quite proud due to size issues.
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    not really. you will get spurious readings
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edwardlon View Post
    On some of the caps I got they will have to stand quite proud due to size issues.
    I did mention the size difference. If you think the caps may vibrate against each other, use a little blob of silicone sealant between them. You won't need much. A small tube will be enough. I use clear, but any colour will do obviously.

    Like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICONE-T...AAAOSw~oFZx873

    Some bargain shops or pound shops stock it too.

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