Hi Danny and all Audio Circle members.
Yes, you have read correctly, I will attempt early next year to build a GR Research N3 kit with only a jigsaw, that’s because it is the only power tool I have at the moment, unless an Audio Circle generous member wants to send me to Vietnam, free of charge, yes that will be a gift, a table saw and/or a circular saw or any other tools that would make my N3 project easier.
No volunteers ! O.K. then, I will use my jigsaw.
Now, I have a few questions.
The N3 will be used in my office for ambiance music.
Since space will be limited, I want to know what’s the minimum distance the N3 should be from the back wall to give the best result.
My other alternative is to ask Danny to supply me with a modified drawing of the N3 with the vent on the front side so that I can put the N3 against the wall, if he as no objections.
The N3 sketch call for some poly fill or fiberglass insulation which is not available here in Vietnam, is that something Danny can supply me when I buy the N3 kit or can I omit that part or use something else?
One last question that will make some Audio Circle members falls off from their computer’s chair.
I don’t believe that the Sonicaps and Mills resistors up grade will make a huge or even a big difference on the improvement of the sound, now, don’t get me wrong, I did not say I will not make any difference at all, therefore, before spending 110USD. Which is a week of salary for me here; I was wondering how I could make sure the upgrade is worth the money asked. Of course, I could have both crossover (Standard and upgraded) with a two position switch, that I could switch from one to the other and that would confirm the level of improvement. Yes, I know, as usual, that sounds crazy… Well, that’s me, the crazy guy.
Waiting for your suggestions.
Guy 13