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I am using the "audio station" within the Synology package center of the NAS. Early on I toyed with Plex as a player but was annoyed by it trying to alter tags and art that I have intentionally created. iTunes was similar.
I should probably look into it a bit. Question in my mind is there a difference in the resulting quality of the file played or is the player just the vehicle?
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On 11/8/2022 at 3:31 PM, Aadams said:
The USB is disabled because of sometthing Schiit did?
Are using a MacOS or Windows
Thanks
While I do not claim to understand all of this as I might like, my belief is during a firmware update of the Synology (OS 6 > OS 7) we lost the USB functionality that was. I am no longer able to wirelessly use the NAS "Audio station" while on my home network and must use wire from Dell windows laptop into Schiit, as opposed to the previous configuration of NAS output into Schiit. I hope that makes sense.
Using Windows laptop due to the need for a USB output from source. An old Dell is temporarily plugged in all the time for convenience of not plugging/unplugging connection when using.
Biggest take away is the dramatic difference from Uber to Bifrost. Warmer, richer, more analog sounding!
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Hi folks. Recently I have been fussing with my system and had run into a situation that may be of interest here. Hoping it is not against protocol to post a link to another site discussion, if so please advise and I can disable.
Bottom line is I used an Uber Modi 2 for years and networked using USB with fine results. Schiit has recently disabled the USB port and must be direct from source now. The Bifrost I recently added is far superior to the Modi, and has single handed triggered me to spend more time critical listening.
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Kent, you are correct. on all counts
for some reason I associate Dire Straits with OZ, sorry for the confusion. I can't always explain what is in my head, remember it is stupidhead
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9 hours ago, JKent said:
A little OT but whyzat? I like Mark Knopfler but missed the connection. But yes--it would sound great on the 2-ax's.
the main reason is as you say "it would sound great on the 2-ax's" and the fact that powerglide is from OZ is "the connection".
Telegraph Road is the first song on possibly the best 20 minutes of vinyl for critical listening imho.
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Telegraph Road would be a great "christening" powerglide
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looneytune2001 on ebay has had the correct foams in the past but it has been a while since I have looked
filled filet for boston acoustic 10"
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can't say enough about agreeing with all the above, and more.
one of those genuine people that is so rare anymore.
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Sorry to hear about your Dad.
Those are very nice. Good luck!
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I have used Aleenes with good result.
Funny Kent, I thought the same about the grill cloth.
Have fun Sara, be sure to get the correct foams for these.
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nice Kent
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good looking box David.
I have my eyes out for a set of these.
look forward to hearing your listening impressions.
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congrats David, I have my eyes open for a pi set. Anxious to hear your impressions.
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some great info here on a few topics and I suspect we are all rooting for you cracking these open and reviving a great set of history.
not sure what you have available to you in the way of resources like craigslist etc. but if you in fact are going to stay oem and refoam (this assumes testing indicates no trouble with them) and I also assume this is a new discipline for you it might be prudent to "practice" on a cheap set of woofers that need refoaming first before doing the 5s. it really is not a difficult chore but having never done it can be intimidating. if resources allow, it would remove all mystery of this and give you confidence to tackle the 5s.
notice also in Larry's post and first pic, a great visual explanation of the filled filet. notice the foam form at the 3 o'clock position and particularly the outer edge being a sharp 90 degree turn to the flat surface on the basket. then note the inner form of the other side of the roll of the foam is a soft transition (not 90 degree) slope to the inner edge that is affixed to the cone. that is the filled filet style!
anxious to see a better pic of the wiring of the mid/tweet. I wonder if maybe the pots became corroded/defective performance but your brother didn't know what to do and tried making the only visible to outside modification obvious and jumped the connections. in any case, reversing is very probably do-able after a proper diagnosis.
your brother has left you with a wonderful gift here.
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I meant to add this as well, Jeff_C has given an example of "local" to you surround seller. While the link takes you to a set geared for the AR 10", it has been determined that there is a better option. The AR ones listed are probably fine, but look specifically for a filled filet version of 10", often marketed for Boston Acoustic 10".
Your thread title says "restoration" so responses are geared to that approach, not modifying.
These are worthy of restoration. Modifying would be considered heresy by many on this forum! LOL
Geoff
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5 hours ago, Noah said:
Thanks for your replies gentlemen. I just thought that getting new woofers would be less hassle than reforming them. I will post some pics of the back of the woofers and the tweeters and wiring later. Great forum by the way.
OK Noah, looking forward to some follow up pics. A better in focus shot of the mid/tweet wiring on the face would be helpful as well.
Depending on your motivation/skills/end game will shape the direction you take. If they were mine I would refoam woofs after verifying no other issues with driver (voice coil not blown out etc.) and address the sketchy looking wiring of other drivers. Extract and clean pots, measure and replace caps if needed, spend a bit of time on the cabs and grille cloth and enjoy! All these things are relatively simple and basic tools are all you need.
Geoff
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good work!
again I ask why do you feel you must change the woofers? a proper refoam with the BA 10" surrounds and you are in the game!
the bigger issue is the tinsel wires of the mids and tweets.
some challenges but look workable and would be worthy of reviving.
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Hi Noah and welcome.
Without a bit more info, serials, dates on other drivers, coil size etc. it is difficult to say exactly what to do. Generally speaking there are many 10" woofers from other AR models that would theoretically work in this application. I am curious (because there are no visible pictures) why you "need" to replace them. If foam surrounds have deteriorated they can be readily replaced.
Here is a thread with much insight into woofer options on a set of 5s I rehabbed a while back.
Congrats, this a great set of speakers!
Geoff
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the timing of all this is great as my winter projects involve a number of models with these tweets. anxious for your impressions Roy
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17 hours ago, barryjo said:
so most everyone in this forum would likely be opposed to using anything but oem for this vintage speaker. using anything (not necessarily only your choices) not oem is blasphemy of sorts. I am firmly in the camp of oem, especially at this level of speaker. if we were talking about AR4x with ratty cabs as a set for the garage, maybe not oem, but I would still look for oem if they were mine.
these are worth the effort and resources to do correct.
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good luck with this set and congrats. Go slow, ask for guidance and you will get it. unlikely you need any replacement drivers and if so my approach would be OEM as opposed to replacements from anywhere. Be careful and know that when the tweeter is being removed from baffle it is quite heavy. Pots will need cleaning and with some simple evaluations your path will be clear.
Take pics, go slow.
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