Exotica 3's customized to the max

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Wig

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #120 on: 29 Nov 2014, 11:25 pm »
BRM,

If you get the opportunity, try AZ Absolute Copper IC...

Wig :D

Big Red Machine

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #121 on: 30 Nov 2014, 04:51 pm »
BRM,

If you get the opportunity, try AZ Absolute Copper IC...

Wig :D

Gee thanks, even more money.  Eventually I will try the High Fidelity cables (used) but for now I was able to afford two AZ cables for the price of one HF cable.

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Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #122 on: 13 Dec 2014, 11:12 am »
Any updates Pete?  How's it sounding?




Big Red Machine

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« Reply #123 on: 18 Dec 2014, 10:59 pm »
Any updates Pete?  How's it sounding?

Well sometime in January I am tempted to be dastardly and reveal some dirt on some components that are selling for high prices but in fact are a major ripoff.  This would probably make a lot of people mad but I am astounded how much we are preyed on by savvy marketing.  And photos to back up my discoveries!  We'll see.

Anyways, I have been sick and the system down along with me for over a week.  Just playing a few tunes right now and it sounds dandy.

Just ordered an audio magic gen zx unit.  I have a PEA unit from AM and the dang thing really works! (The small AA battery unit that can be moved around easily)

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Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #124 on: 19 Dec 2014, 01:43 am »
Cool.  I look forward to your findings (none of which will probably surprise me).   :thumb:

Ace Deprave

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #125 on: 19 Dec 2014, 02:20 am »
Well sometime in January I am tempted to be dastardly and reveal some dirt on some components that are selling for high prices but in fact are a major ripoff.  This would probably make a lot of people mad but I am astounded how much we are preyed on by savvy marketing.  And photos to back up my discoveries!  We'll see.


Do it!

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Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #126 on: 19 Dec 2014, 02:26 am »
There is no shame in exposing charlatans.  Like the Lexicon rebadged Oppo...   

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Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #127 on: 19 Dec 2014, 02:30 am »
Do it!

Writing a genuine review of one's findings and thoughts is hardly dastardly. :icon_lol:

 I'd like to read your review.

Big Red Machine

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #128 on: 1 Jan 2015, 03:12 am »
In the mean time, I have deployed QRT's, PEA's, and Pulse Gen Zx to wicked effect.  Amazing elimination of sibilance and also bass tightening.  You've got to try these!

And in my hunt for absolute quiet background I have also ordered a Total Dac USB cable to see if my source of noise is digital.  If that doesn't work then I'll be going down the re-generator path.

And to add that final touch to the speakers, Jim has had a conversation with the owner of Seas and now I have solid copper phase plugs to match my speaker finish instead of the wood plugs in the Exotica drivers.




Ace Deprave

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #129 on: 1 Jan 2015, 03:20 am »
And to add that final touch to the speakers, Jim has had a conversation with the owner of Seas and now I have solid copper phase plugs to match my speaker finish instead of the wood plugs in the Exotica drivers.




Amazing how much that changed the look of the driver...for the better, in my opinion.

SCompRacer

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #130 on: 1 Jan 2015, 04:11 am »
Wow! The final touch. Looks great! Does that screw or push on?

Big Red Machine

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« Reply #131 on: 1 Jan 2015, 02:13 pm »
Wow! The final touch. Looks great! Does that screw or push on?

Remove the driver and the screw holding it goes all the way through from the back side of the magnet out into the cone side.

Early B.

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #132 on: 1 Jan 2015, 03:53 pm »
Did the copper phase plugs change the sound in any way or are they purely for aesthetic purposes?

Big Red Machine

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« Reply #133 on: 1 Jan 2015, 05:52 pm »
Just wanted them to be copper.

dukecv

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #134 on: 1 Jan 2015, 07:26 pm »
Those are gorgeous looking speakers. Is the front baffle copper foil or what is that?

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Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #135 on: 1 Jan 2015, 07:40 pm »
Those are gorgeous looking speakers. Is the front baffle copper foil or what is that?
Read the first post of this thread.

dukecv

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #136 on: 1 Jan 2015, 07:42 pm »
My apologies. And thanks.

Folsom

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #137 on: 1 Jan 2015, 10:50 pm »
I am a coveting sinner.

Big Red Machine

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #138 on: 1 Jan 2015, 11:01 pm »
Those are gorgeous looking speakers. Is the front baffle copper foil or what is that?

24 gauge copper in a waterfall-like pattern.  Challenging for the team but then they are amazing at what they do.

Big Red Machine

Re: Exotica 3's customized to the max
« Reply #139 on: 1 Jan 2015, 11:03 pm »
I am a coveting sinner.

Sin away!  I'm getting farther and farther out there away from mediocrity headed toward nirvana.  Slowly, but getting there.