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| Any way to mod the TAD-803's ? the amp may be a consideration here, especially when pushed harder. (thanks reg for pointing that out) i'm using a 50wpc updated vintage solid state amp, but in stock form (which it ain't) it has a damping factor of >200 and ~200wpc dynamic res... | |
| Any way to mod the TAD-803's ? first off (and no offense), but i'd remove the main drivers just to make sure they're the wide range version without a crossover. i've been fooling with this speaker for a time while i'm in financially lean times (and my attorney is not). this spe... | |
| how to tell if a TAD 803 is 2005 2 way version? still interested in whether your speaker is a crossover model or crossoverless. i listened to both, and imho the latter is considerably better. fyi the last time i checked the site the crossoverless model in black was $189 (shipped price when usin... | |
| how to tell if a TAD 803 is 2005 2 way version? my post was in no way intended to be an indictment, criticism, sarcasm, condescension, or the like.and no offense, but read your own reactionary post and see if it doesn't in some way reflect what you presumptuously infer about me. everyone is fre... | |
| how to tell if a TAD 803 is 2005 2 way version? well, first it's not really a single driver speaker. it's a wide range driver coupled to an attenuated tweeter. semantics.i suppose the best way is to open them up. if there's a crossover inside, it's the two-way. if there's no crossover per se, b... | |
| Rat Shck Presidian 40-5053. Next Sonic Impact? i have since placed 2 ohm resistors on the positive tweeter terminals to very good effect.chip, i also noticed the vibration at the rear of the cabinet, and took the following measures: aside from putting generic dynamat on the inside of the cabin... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? doors first lp first press mono | |
| Which Albums do you use for reference Listening ? lately i've been bowled over by the few 12" 45s that i have from groove note and classic (extra track on the kind of blue reissue, kei akagi, jay mcshann, duke robillard & herb ellis). i also stumbled across a mono 1s/1s unplayed copy of the h... | |
| Review: Empire EDR.9 Moving Magnet Cartridge well, after reading jean's ongoing proclamations of high quality MM reproduction, raul's specific endorsement and this review were enough to convince me to give one a try. i found one at AVCR in oregon for $100 shipped (one left kids!) i love find... | |
| Rat Shck Presidian 40-5053. Next Sonic Impact? just now catching up with the thread. opalchip, your comments are very intersting and much appreciated. i contacted litekeys and he said he intentionally left the tweeter a little "hot," and simply placing a 2 ohm resistor in series with the posit... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? (this morning): "gerry mulligan and chet baker" on one of those handy and respectable prestige 2-fers. | |
| Rat Shck Presidian 40-5053. Next Sonic Impact? sfar, as i stated above it was my own experience with the m-7 upgrade that led me to approach larry about the presidian. this speaker "bottom-feeder" upgrading/modding is just plain fun, especially while finances are temporarily lean.QUESTION: cou... | |
| Rat Shck Presidian 40-5053. Next Sonic Impact? fwiw i wasn't informed of the subsequent price, but i do consider it to be more realistic. nothing is going to transform these speakers into "world beaters," but they do become more neutral, detailed, and lively in the treble (without becoming har... | |
| How to use 100 volt Japanese audio on 110 US ? some would say yes, i would say that it's best to use a step-down to ensure proper operating parameters and therefore optimum performance and longevity. i have an original japanese market component (preamp) that became significanly cooler after pu... | |
| Rat Shck Presidian 40-5053. Next Sonic Impact? i'm also interested in the specifics of this inexpensive OB project (e.g., exactly where in the baffle is the driver mounted etc.). one wonders how to make such a thing more aesthetically acceptable--maybe triangular MDF braces along the sides for... |