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Bob,
I looked those SPL meters up, and I can get a cheapo version here.
Tom,
Point taken, thanks. |
They are. We are all metric and centigrade, you know...
As for the size: "The two fronts are cones ¼ X 20 threads and a special spike in the rear with spacers for tilt 3/8 X 16 thread."
So, total we are 4 front cones and 2 back spikes, right?
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Having them manufactured locally. Will show you pics once they are ready. |
All done, will try to screw them in tomorrow.
Can’t attach pics here. How’s it done? |
Schiit....
It's all wrong.
No metal inserts.
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They do, but they are not metal: just the wooden stuff the speakers are made of. Not used to this. Ruined q of an inch of thread.
Guess they need to go deeper.. |
Gentlemen,
Can you please measure the distance between the floor and 1. back and 2. front bottom parts of the speaker: I am trying to determine the length of spikes and cones. What is the difference between front and Back, how much are they tilted in your case?
Thanks! |
Bob,
I broke it a bit myself. I thought there were metal inserts and screwed the cones in without looking. My bad.
However, rest of the thread is fine.
And I can make the inserts if they are flat and fit into those depressions on the bottom.
I will also request Richard for those spares.
Can you guys please measure the gaps between the speaker bottom in front and back of the speakers and the floor? Thanks!
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Bob,
What I want to know is how much tilt does it usually require to correctly position the speakers.
Hence the question.
And yes, there is thread both in the front holes (cones) and in the back (Spike).
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Tom,
Ok, I guess you are right. Will check the manual tomorrow. For free.
Meanwhile Merry Christmas to you all! ;-) |
Bob,
The thread is there, it’s just not visible on the pics. The back spike hole has no metal inserts anyway. |
So, can you thread your bolts into them?
B
Yes, but the front ones are toо feeble and not deep enough to hold the tilted speaker - without proper support by the washers, of course. I even broke part of the thread. The back hole will hold the spike, though, as the cone is pressed directly against the speaker bottom, so no sideways pressure on the wood. |
Any info would be appreciated and if you can redirect me to somewhere, that's cool too!
I'd suggest eBay. There are other local options depending on where you live (if outside the US). There's a nice aggregator - HiFiShark.com - but it can pull data off eBay as well. So eBay in my opinion. |
I’m back for more :-)
I am looking at driving the Quatros with a tube amp: not completely happy with the Meridian G57 SS power amp. Still lacking something.
Your Vandee-tube experience and recommendations, comrades? :-)
What are the requirements for a tube amp to adequately drive the Vandees?
Thanks a lot! |
That sense of ease... yes.
Ok, point taken. Will look at approx 100wpc tubes.
Thanks.
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Gentlemen,
Thanks for your input. Quicksilver and Atma-Sphere don’t sell here, so I can’t try them.
I can get some ARC gear here, Line Magnetic, Rogue Audio, etc.
I am cautious about ARC, though, due to bad experience with their integrated - CA50. Had nothing but problems. Others aforementioned, as I understand, are entry-level tubes, made in China.
Manley is nice, love their Stingray, but on the expensive side.
What else have you had experience with vandy- and tube-wise? McIntosh? Like MC275, plenty of them around.
Thanks! |
Johnny,
Thanks. These brands are not too common here where I live, but the blueprint is clear.
What WPC is a good starting point?
Thanks again. |
Tomic601,
Trouble is, again, that I am in Russia and we are 220V...
Aesthetix sells in Europe, they are 230V, and it’s a bit closer :-)
What other brands make those 0 feedback designs?
Thanks! |
On top of the above mentioned, of course. |
Bob,
The Ayre is out there, certainly :-)) |
Robert,
I agree. It even has one or two boards in Russia covered. |
Just an update: if things work out right, I will have an Aesthetix Atlas in my system starting Sunday. Looking forward to that :-)
Meanwhile replaced the CHORD DAC64 with a Reimyo DAP-777 and tuned the Quatros to the room. What an improvement, both of these things! The Quatros are shining brighter and brighter by the day :-)
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@audioconnection
I thought with the Atlas's built-in HPF I don't need the Vandy external HPF any more?
I also hope there is a section in the Atlas manual for setting the HPF for Vandees. |
@audioconnection
As a matter of fact I was planning to use the DAC straight into the amp. My HPFs are RCA, rest of the setup is balanced, wanted to put them away. No point in buying another set of HPFs.
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@audioconnection ,
Johnny, kudos to you. Thanks for all your time and effort.
I only really needed the info on the lower inputs and crossover frequency setting, but your input is really commendable. Thanks A LOT.
I am picking the amp up today in ... Prague :-) Great reason for a fun trip with my better half. The beer is fabulous and the pork knuckles are fantastic... as always. |
Got the Aesthetix playing finally. Sweeeeeet! ;-) |
Tested the built-in xlr crossover vs rca quatro. The built-in sounded more open and transparent.
@audioconnection , your experience is different, right?
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@tomic601,
What were you not planning to build there? L410s? :-)
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@audioconnection ,
Well, I don’t have the XLR HPFs. Just the RCA.
The sound changed once I had the amp replaced, sounds a bit mellow now. Need to re-tune the bass section, too, like you @tomic601 and @audioconnection suggested.
Great to have your wisdom and help, gents. |
Above I meant "shallow", not "mellow", of course.
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