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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => The Starting Block / Introductions => Topic started by: DaveFred on 12 Sep 2018, 10:14 pm

Title: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: DaveFred on 12 Sep 2018, 10:14 pm
Hello everyone,

Found this place while looking for an Adcom amp.

I like vintage Adcom amps and would really like a nice GFA-555, 555ii or 555se.

I recently built a nice pair of solid cherry 8" MTM's.


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=184359)

Take care,

David.

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=184359)
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: FullRangeMan on 12 Sep 2018, 10:16 pm
Welcome aboard David :thumb:
Thanks for the photos.
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: DaveFred on 12 Sep 2018, 10:16 pm
Few more pics...

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=184361)


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=184362)
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: FullRangeMan on 12 Sep 2018, 10:19 pm
Wow nice woodwork, seems your carpenter is experienced.
This is real wood?
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: DaveFred on 12 Sep 2018, 10:41 pm
Lol, I am the carpenter, only 30 years experience.

Yes, it is real wood.

David.
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: FullRangeMan on 12 Sep 2018, 10:48 pm
Hmn not bad, congratularions :thumb:
Let me ask you:
Do you could say real wood offer a better sound quality? than MDF and ply wood?
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: Phil A on 12 Sep 2018, 10:48 pm
Welcome - great job on the speakers!
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: ArthurDent on 12 Sep 2018, 11:04 pm
Greetings & Welcome to AC DaveFred  :thumb:  Very nice work !

Quote from: FullRangeMan on 12 Sep 2018, 10:48 pm
Let me ask you:
Do you could say real wood offer a better sound quality? than MDF and ply wood?

That opinion/theory is the basis of all the speakers Lou Hinkley builds at Daedalus, and have yet to see any unhappy customers (myself included).
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: FullRangeMan on 12 Sep 2018, 11:33 pm
Quote from: ArthurDent on 12 Sep 2018, 11:04 pm
Greetings & Welcome to AC DaveFred  :thumb:  Very nice work !

That opinion/theory is the basis of all the speakers Lou Hinkley builds at Daedalus, and have yet to see any unhappy customers (myself included).
Nice, do you can post or PM me the tech details?
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: aldcoll on 13 Sep 2018, 01:44 am
Love the Dove Tails.  Welcome aboard.

Alan
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: DaveFred on 13 Sep 2018, 04:56 am
What circle is for DIY multiway speaker discussion?

Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: JLM on 13 Sep 2018, 09:42 am
Welcome.

Try the Enclosures Circle.
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: FullRangeMan on 13 Sep 2018, 11:19 pm
Quote from: DaveFred on 13 Sep 2018, 04:56 am
What circle is for DIY multiway speaker discussion?
You may try here:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=181.0
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: Folsom on 14 Sep 2018, 03:06 am
Where in Canada are you? I'm currently visiting on the Vancouver Island.

Nice job on the speakers, and welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: mresseguie on 14 Sep 2018, 04:11 am
Nice looking speakers, David.

Did you slap them together from scratch, or did they get their beginnings as a kit?

Michael (delighted owner of another pair of Daedalus speakers)
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: DaveFred on 14 Sep 2018, 05:31 am
100% from scratch. I picked the drivers, designed and built the cabinets from rough stock, designed and built the crossover.

I did ask a lot of questions on the Interwebs and did get a lot of advice along the way. This is the second set of speakers I have built.

I am in SW Ontario.
Title: Re: Hello, David from Canada...
Post by: Scroof Neachy on 14 Sep 2018, 06:58 pm
My guess is London.