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Maybe this is the winter you build something!

Hey it's me. Just reminding you to please consider building something this winter.  From a new power cable to speakers, maybe new acoustic panels you DIY or even speakers or a sweet preamp kit.

You'll have a lot of fun, and learn a ton.

It's weird to me that when I suggest Audiophiles might enjoy building stuff themselves I get flack.  "I don't like that! Stop promoting DIY! It will never be as good!"

Whatever. I think building is fun and educational. 

erik_squires

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elliottbnewcombjr
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juanmanuelfangioii

I used to take the owner's Chrysler Imperial to pick up donuts for break time at Vermont Mattress Company, Burlington, VT. 440 with push button shifters on the dash board.

Incredible. "Who want's to go for donuts"? Me, Me, Me

elliottbnewcombjr
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I overhauled a pair of AR-2ax’s. Originally for nostalgic reasons (mine from college days were stolen), were going to go in the garage/shop system.

They sound awesome, and happily fit on/in a bookcase 11.5 x 13.5 x 24. I had forgotten they have level controls for the mid and for the tweeter, so it is easy to refine their sound in your specific space. It’s quite unusual to have a 12" woofer in a 3 way true bookcase speaker. I moved them to my Office, best sound ever here.

Point is, so darn good, I ordered a 2nd pair to overhaul for the garage/shop system.. Parts on hand, will do the job when my back injury is dealt with.

All needed parts are available on eBay, I highly recommend them as a project, in my case buy/ship/parts totaled $750 each pair.

click the big logo on the left below

 

Here is a full kit ready to complete in Maryland (too far from me). Seller will drive and meet you half way if you are reasonably close. Still too far from me.

 

 

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