Thanks Justin, actually I was contemplating doing it all again with another for sale in .......Bristol [emoji16]
Plus I was born down that way so maybe I’ll see you
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When you hold the panels and rock them can you feel any corner of the stands lifting off the floor. If there is any movement at all it will reduce SQ. If this is the case, then it is a good idea to bond the stands to the floor with double sided tape or blue tac. If this does not appeal you might consider placing them on granite slabs and bonding them to those.
Personally I would also refit the side rails or replace them with something similar. They play an important role in reducing panel flexing and do tighten up the sound considerably.
They now have 30mm x 3mm of steel running the full length on both sides , tomorrow I’m adding 25mm x 25mm oak strip wood from the top to the far end of the rear feet , I doubt they’ll be a stiffer pair of these anywhere [emoji16]
Cheers
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Andy
Really brilliant job. They look fantastic and IMHO the SMGa are and were the pick of the 3 in that series. I know some accused them of rolling off the high frequencies but still.
They have a dryness and clarity about them which I found mesmerising.
I am tempted to get mine out of the loft....
P.S. I wish I could weld.... I'd make stands like that for my 1.7s. Very jealous
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I am sure that will make a big difference. In the US there are mega frames in use that would put house scaffolding to shame. :)
Don't neglect the bond between stand and floor though. Very easy to try out with a pack of blue tac. Just apply to the bottom of the stand and then apply the bottom of a pair of DM's to get a good bond!
Looking good Andy.