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1: Speaker Asylum, RE: North Creek Rhythm Speaker stopped working (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2020-12-20, 05:02:50 (162.83.154.214)
Update! Sent the woofers to Miller Sound. They were indeed damaged. Bill did an amazing job and a complete pleasure to chat with. Everything is back up and running. Bill did mention that ScanSpeak had .......
2: Speaker Asylum, RE: North Creek Rhythm Speaker stopped working (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2020-11-27, 07:14:35 (162.83.154.214)
I can't really get great access to the crossover but it seems everything is connected. Any chance of getting go this repaired? Has anyone ever reached out to George and asked advice? .......
3: Speaker Asylum, RE: North Creek Rhythm Speaker stopped working (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2020-11-23, 17:21:41 (162.83.154.214)
I can't really get great access to the crossover but it seems everything is connected. Any chance of getting go this repaired? Has anyone ever reached out to George and asked advice? .......
4: Speaker Asylum, RE: North Creek Rhythm Speaker stopped working (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2020-11-22, 16:38:50 (162.83.154.214)
I also managed to get the drivers out and all connections are solid. .......
5: Speaker Asylum, RE: North Creek Rhythm Speaker stopped working (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2020-11-22, 07:15:59 (162.83.154.214)
I got the crossover back panel off. The connections to the posts are solid. Trying to to get midrange driver out. What measurements should I make ? .......
6: Speaker Asylum, RE: North Creek Rhythm Speaker stopped working (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2020-11-21, 19:02:47 (162.83.154.214)
Thanks. It's strange to me that after taking all the screws out of the rear I b does not budge at all. .......
7: Speaker Asylum, North Creek Rhythm Speaker stopped working (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2020-11-21, 18:22:44 (162.83.154.214)
I have a pair of North Creek Rhythm speakers that I immensely enjoy. I recently moved and now one speaker has no midrange only the tweeter working. The bottom binding posts are not working. Could movi .......
8: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Bass loss on phono section (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2017-12-09, 11:26:23 (108.6.61.20)
OK total user error. I was plugged into the wrong inputs for my cartridge. The Thorens and Grado Gold want Pickup 2 (LOW) input. I opened the amp up and checked all voltages in the preamp section and .......
9: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Bass loss on phono section (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2017-12-08, 08:07:50 (108.6.61.20)
OK total user error. I was plugged into the wrong inputs for my cartridge. The Thorens and Grado Gold want Pickup 2 (LOW) input. I opened the amp up and checked all voltages in the preamp section and .......
10: Vintage Asylum, RE: "pickup 2 High input" (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2017-11-28, 09:04:31 (170.20.11.23)
Ahhh, I wil double check tonight but I think my original post was inaccurate. I believe I am connected to Mag1 for the B&O and Mag 2 (Low) for the Thorens. .......
11: Vintage Asylum, RE: "pickup 2 High input" (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2017-11-28, 05:40:30 (170.20.11.12)
Ahhh, I wil double check tonight but I think my original post was inaccurate. I believe I am connected to Mag1 for the B&O and Mag 2 (Low) for the Thorens. .......
12: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Bass loss on phono section (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2017-11-27, 06:53:12 (170.20.11.0)
Two different turntables used. One Thorens TD160 with Grado gold and the other a B&O Beogram 2200 with MMC3. Both have similar bass reduction. .......
13: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Bass loss on phono section (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2017-11-27, 05:49:01 (70.214.78.116)
Two different turntables used. One Thorens TD160 with Grado gold and the other a B&O Beogram 2200 with MMC3. Both have similar bass reduction. .......
14: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Bass loss on phono section (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2017-11-27, 03:55:25 (70.214.78.116)
The sources in this case are turntables. I've tested two different ones. The bass response dip is across inputs 1&2. .......
15: Vintage Asylum, RE: V1 and V6 appear to be in phono pre-amp Channel A & B (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2017-11-26, 13:52:45 (108.6.61.20)
Swapped in some other 12ax7's and didn't notice much difference. I guess I'll have to check some voltages in that area, I know C11 & C42 have been replaced as ll other electrolytic and coupling caps. .......
16: Vintage Asylum, Scott 299B Bass loss on phono section (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2017-11-26, 09:27:30 (108.6.61.20)
Seems the bass response in my pickup 2 High input has a significant bass reduction compared to the AUX and Tuner inputs. Is V1 preamp tube only used for the phono section? What else should I look into .......
17: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Output tubes glowing Red (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-05-07, 11:34:41 (100.37.152.135)
I moved it around and the glow followed in each location. I was however able to set the DC balance very equally with it. .......
18: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Output tubes glowing Red (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-05-07, 09:32:37 (100.37.152.135)
I checked the DC balance of the tubes. Here are the results. Channel A: 25.4mA (Glowing tube) 25.4mA Channel B: 25.2mA 24.9mA All large can capacitors were replaced a few years ago. Selenium rectifier .......
19: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Output tubes glowing Red (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-05-06, 18:31:14 (100.37.152.135)
I checked the bias and it was a little high. Channel A measures 1.012V and Channel B 1.007. Don't know if this helps but here is a picture of the one tube in CH A that is glowing more than the othe .......
20: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Output tubes glowing Red (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-05-06, 14:31:38 (100.37.152.135)
I actually have a set of Sovtek EL84M as well as Russian 6p14p-ev as well. I don't have anything connected to pins 1, 6 or 8 so I assume the 7189A's should be ok. .......
21: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Output tubes glowing Red (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-05-06, 14:28:06 (70.214.115.243)
Nope not yet. I will try that .......
22: Vintage Asylum, Scott 299B Output tubes glowing Red (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-05-06, 08:43:48 (170.20.11.9)
I installed a NOS set of Amperex 7189A's and balanced them using the transformer shunt method. I adjusted the bias so I was reading .99VDC. One tube seemed to be glowing very red from the inside cente .......
23: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B coupling cap voltage (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-04-11, 18:46:40 (100.37.152.135)
Thanks Michael. I will definitely look into some PIO. Would you ever use exclusively PIO in all stages from V1 PreAmp 12ax7to second 12ax7 to PI 6bl8 to 7189A's? Or would you still mix it up and only .......
24: Vintage Asylum, Scott 299B coupling cap voltage (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-04-11, 10:57:58 (70.214.102.35)
I am planning to re-cap my amp using Audiocap Thetas in all the coupling cap areas. would you use the 400v or 600v ones? I'm having a hard time finding the ,.022 value. .......
25: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott OT rewind (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-01-05, 05:39:52 (70.199.69.8)
Thanks, I'm just struggling with the costs. It's bordering on being cost prohibitive. .......
26: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott OT rewind (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-01-04, 08:27:47 (129.228.166.97)
Totally agree. The brain games would drive me nuts. I wish I could find two original 299B OT's .......
27: Vintage Asylum, Scott OT rewind (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2016-01-04, 04:54:17 (70.199.67.205)
So a while ago I had trouble with some popping and static on the right side of my 299B. I tried various suggestions here;retensioning tube sockets, touch up solder joints. With the help of Craig O we .......
28: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Popping after on for a while (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2015-11-22, 07:51:35 (100.37.152.135)
Thanks for all the advice guys. Went through whole amp checking for bad solder joints, I retensioned the tube sockets. Nothing fixed the random popping sound. Finally I started hearing a whining sound .......
29: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Popping after on for a while (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2015-11-21, 13:01:19 (100.37.152.135)
Thanks for all the advice guys. Went through whole amp checking for bad solder joints, I pretensioned the tube sockets. Nothing fixed the random popping sound. Finally I started hearing a whining soun .......
30: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Popping after on for a while (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2015-10-01, 12:19:49 (129.228.166.97)
Just curious about the loose tube sockets. The output tube sockets have always been loose for me and never had a problem until now. Do any of you think this could be something else like the cold solde .......
31: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Popping after on for a while (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2015-09-29, 06:26:12 (129.228.166.97)
Just curious about the loose tube sockets. The output tube sockets have always been loose for me and never had a problem until now. Do any of you think this could be something else like the cold solde .......
32: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 299B Popping after on for a while (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2015-09-28, 06:32:16 (129.228.166.97)
Thanks, The output tube sockets are all very loose. I will re-tension them. .......
33: Vintage Asylum, Scott 299B Popping after on for a while (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2015-09-27, 18:04:22 (100.37.152.135)
I did a complete overhaul to this amp about 12 years ago. Recently after the amp has been on for about 30-40min I'm hearing a loud popping short static burst in the right speaker. Does this sound like .......
34: Tweakers' Asylum, Custom CAN Capacitors (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2014-11-18, 14:50:48 (70.208.67.171)
Hello, I am restoring an old Scott 299 as well as a Valco guitar amp. I have restored a Scott a bunch of years a go and got custom caps(Common positive) ones from Zach at Vibroworld. I can't seem to g .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SME S2 Improved Bias Arm (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2008-01-21, 10:23:34 (68.194.107.55)
It seems rather difficult to modify the bias guide. i tried with pliers but I am afraid of really screwing it up. Are you saying this doesn't look like the proper guide for this arm? .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, SME S2 Improved Bias Arm (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2008-01-21, 09:05:11 (68.194.107.55)
When setting up my arm the manual states to position the bias guide so the thread is 90 degrees to the lever when the stylus is over the outer groove. The problem is when I do this the string is at .......
37: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Basic Electronics Question (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2007-12-30, 10:40:59 (68.194.107.55)
Thanks! I thought it was simple. Just wanted to make sure. .......
38: Tweakers' Asylum, Basic Electronics Question (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2007-12-30, 06:44:16 (68.194.107.55)
I want to begin re-capping a Soundcraft mixing board. I've been reading on various recording forums much advice on improvements to the board by changing some values of the caps. This is fine but in so .......
39: Vintage Asylum, HP 200AB Oscillator (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2007-07-09, 18:24:55 (68.194.107.55)
I just got one of these and would like to replace the main can Electrolytic cap. The parts list shows C12 as a 4 segment 20MFD 450V cap. The schematic shows C12(AB) 40MFD, C12(C)20MFD, C12(D) 20MFD. N .......
40: Hi-Rez Highway, Philips 963SA won't power up (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2007-06-19, 04:25:26 (68.194.107.55)
My player was displaying a series of dashes and I couldn't get it to do anything. I unplugged it and replugged it back in and now it's dead. Any thoughts on what this might be? Is the power supply fri .......
41: Tweakers' Asylum, What solder station for tube amp projects (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2007-06-02, 07:06:31 (68.194.107.55)
I am replacing the multi-can cap in my Fender Champ and my Weller W60P can not even make a dent in the solder lugs attached to the chassis. Should I replace the tip with a 1/4" 800degree tip? Or would .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What about your equipment (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2007-05-20, 06:36:56 (68.194.107.55)
I flipped the RCA's on the amp the left channel is working on the amp. .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Have you checked all your wiring contacts? (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2007-05-20, 06:12:31 (68.194.107.55)
I have checked continuity from RCA connectors to the multi-pin connector at the base of the arm. This checks out fine. I reconnected the multi-pin to the arm. I removed the headshell and checked conti .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, SME 3009 S2 Improved Grado GOLD lost left side (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2007-05-18, 16:28:13 (68.194.107.55)
My dog decided to pounce around near the turntable. When I cam home the arm was out of the holder and near the spindle. Nothing else looked bad. When I fired it up I've got a hum on the left side and .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, SME 3009 S2 Improved Grado GOLD Wobble (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2006-01-28, 15:45:45 (68.194.107.55)
I had a Grado RED cartridge mounted on a SME S2 Improved detachable headshell. I recently upgraded to a Grado GOLD replacement stylus and now I am experiencing a wobble of the stylus at certain modula .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, Wilco A Ghost Problems (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2005-06-09, 17:55:04 (24.188.52.157)
I am on my third try with this record from Acoustic Sounds and everyone is warped. Is anyone else having any trouble with these pressings? .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, Pops and Clicks on loud passages (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-12-18, 13:43:51 (24.46.7.223)
I have a Thorens TD160 with a SME 3009 Improved Arm and a Grado Red cartridge. I am noticing more static pops on loud passages. For example Lucinda Williams "World Without Tears" record. When the band .......
48: Tube DIY Asylum, Ground Connections (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-08-18, 08:13:49 (216.178.100.20)
What do you use to connect the various wires to the ground connetion? Is the star ground point simply a bolt with a star washer and nut on the chassis? Also I have read that it is wise to use various .......
49: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Philips 963SA - Defaults to Cd on Hybrid discs (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-07-23, 21:41:16 (24.188.50.180)
How does one update the firmware on the 963SA and how do I find out what version I have? .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, Re: SME3009S2Improved setup ? (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-07-18, 05:58:39 (24.188.50.180)
I'm sorry what do you mean lift/lower bumper? There is a pin the goes up and down that moves with the lever and the arm has a brackes that rests on the pin to raise or lower it. What is the lift lower .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, SME3009S2Improved setup ? (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-07-18, 05:25:58 (24.188.50.180)
I have been tweaking my SME3009S@ Improved arm on my Thorens TD160 for a few weeks now and I am noticing something strange. When I adjust the bias guide for optimum anti skating on the Hi-Fi News test .......
52: Cable Asylum, Re: DH Labs BL-1 Interconnect Question (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-06-25, 10:16:26 (24.188.50.180)
I am connecting my Philips 963SA to my Scott 299B intergrated amp. Nothing sophisticated here. Either way I think I would like to connect the Canare's just until I can get some nicer connectors. What .......
53: Cable Asylum, DH Labs BL-1 Interconnect Question (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-06-25, 08:55:10 (24.188.50.180)
I want to make some interconnects using this cable and some Canare F-10 RCA's. The DH Labs has a Red and Black wire as well as a unisulated ground wire. For unbalanced connections do I just cut the gr .......
54: Hi-Rez Highway, $1000 what SACD to look at (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-05-30, 05:34:09 (24.188.50.180)
What to go buy for a grand or less? I was looking into the Xindak but am a little bumed by the build differences for the less expensive model compared to the higher priced one. Philips units seem to g .......
55: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: do a search but spell it correctly - Xindak. If you search "Xindak SCD-2" you will get all the info (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-05-29, 12:09:21 (24.188.50.180)
I am wondering about the quality of the machine compared to the ligitimate distributors unit. What else is different about the NYSound SCD-2? Are the chips the same? What about the power supply, trans .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, Wilco-"YHFT" (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-05-28, 19:02:17 (24.188.50.180)
Lanois "Shine" Lucinda Williams "Worl Without Tears" Dylan "Time Out of Mind" .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD160MK1 Tonearm replacement (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-05-15, 17:05:34 (24.188.50.180)
How difficult is it to replace the original tonearm with something better myself? What would be a good replacement for under $1000? Is there someone in NY that can do the work in case it is too diffic .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, Returning LP's (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-04-24, 05:04:53 (24.188.50.180)
I just received a copy of Wilco's "Being There" from Red Trumpet. The first LP has a slight warp in it and the surface noise seems a bit high on both LP's. What are your general guidelines for returns .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD160 Grado Red Sibilance (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-04-04, 15:39:48 (24.188.50.180)
I have a TD160Mk1 and a Grado Red cartridge. I am noticing some sibilance and spitty highs. Particularly on female vocals (Lucinda Williams, "World Without Tears" and on some horn parts (Miles, ESP). .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Calling Pat Metheny Fans (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-03-31, 18:26:02 (24.188.50.180)
I once read where Metheny claimed that The Jimi Hendrix trio was the greatest guitar trio ever. .......
61: Tubes Asylum, Re: Tube Tester Results (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-03-15, 18:33:41 (24.188.50.180)
Yes the english is set correctly (3000) The roll chart does indicates 1250 Microhoms. Is this a max or avenrage value? Perhaps the tester needs to be calibrated. Is this something I can do myself? ::: .......
62: Tubes Asylum, Tube Tester Results (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-03-15, 17:07:40 (24.188.50.180)
I just got a Hickok 6000A tube tester and want to know if my Telefunken 12AX7's are shot. Here are the results of what the tester revealed. 1) Triode 1-950 Triode 2 -750 2) Triode 1-950 Triode 2 -900 .......
63: Inmate Systems, onekid's old world (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-02-21, 07:34:57 (24.188.50.180)
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64: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TP16 Azimuth adjustment (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-02-21, 07:01:32 (24.188.50.180)
I managed to get the headshell to rotate from the arm tube. I now however am not able to correct the problem on the Hi-Fi News Test Record of getting the alignment track to cancel out when switched to .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, Re: did you check the user manual.....? (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-02-18, 17:18:01 (24.188.50.180)
I dod have the original manual and can not find any info on adjusting the azimuth. I do not have the original plastic guage for adjusting the headshell. What am I missing in the manual. Please give me .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TP16 Azimuth adjustment (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-02-18, 13:22:32 (216.178.100.20)
I have been searching and could not find any info on how to adjust the azimuth for this arm. My TD160 w/ the TP16 arm on the HiFi News Test Record does not have any cancellation on the azimuth test tr .......
67: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: Test them as if they were the non "A" versions... (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-01-31, 05:33:26 (24.188.50.180)
Does that mean that the readings will not be accurate? .......
68: Tube DIY Asylum, Hickok 6000A 6U8A & 7189A(EL84 M) chart info (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-01-30, 09:27:03 (216.178.100.20)
I am looking for some chart info for these tubes. My chart has a 6u8 and 7189 on it. Would these settings be the same? I don't think so as tthe tubes do not seem to be the same. Any help for be great. .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens motor help (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-01-27, 11:53:07 (216.178.100.20)
I had this same problem on a TD160. The cause was a bent motor shaft caused by someone who did not ship it properly. The upper platter knocked into it. I was told the only remedy was to replace the mo .......
70: Tubes Asylum, Where can I get a 6000A schematic? (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-01-26, 09:30:24 (216.178.100.20)
Where can I get a 6000A schematic? .......
71: Tubes Asylum, Re: Hickok 6000A 83 Tube Question (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-01-10, 08:13:39 (24.188.50.180)
There are no diodes in the back. There are two cloth covered transformer wires and a yellow wire and a green wire coming from the top of the transformer connected to the other two pins. There is also .......
72: Tubes Asylum, Hickok 6000A 83 Tube Question (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2004-01-09, 20:21:08 (24.188.50.180)
I just received a 6000A tester and the meter is not responding at all. I opened her up and found that the 83 tube was missing. I had purchased an 83 a while back thinking I might need it because I was .......
73: Vinyl Asylum, Thoren TD160 Anti Skating Problem (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2003-12-26, 09:48:00 (24.188.50.180)
I am restoring my TD160 and all is well acept the anti skating. On the Hi-Fi News test record I can only track the first anti skating track. All the others obviously get worse. The cartridge also seem .......
74: Vintage Asylum, Resistor Types (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2003-12-21, 05:11:23 (24.188.50.180)
I have replaced most the resistors in my Scott 299B with Riken Ohm 1% Carbon films. I love the way they sound. However there are few values that they do not come in such as 1/2W 2.2Mohms. I am looking .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Remove bearing oil from a Thorens? (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2003-11-30, 07:44:00 (24.188.50.180)
Can one use sewing machine oil? .......
76: Bottlehead Forum, Is the Parabee right for me? (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2003-11-26, 08:58:57 (216.178.100.20)
Ok, currently I have an old Scott 299B that I rebuilt. This drives a pair of North Creek Rhythm Unlimited's. I love the Scott but am looking for something with more detail and better dynamics. The roo .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD160 Cartridge (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2003-08-24, 05:20:22 (24.188.50.180)
I am looking at buying a TD160 w/ what I believe is the original tonearm. However it is missing the cartridge. What is required to put a cartrdige on this arm? I was looking at getting a Grado Gold. H .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, B&O 2404 or Thorens (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2003-08-22, 16:53:51 (24.188.50.180)
I have a B&O 2404 table w/ MMC3 cartridge. I want to upgrade to something better. My thoughts on the B&O is that things sound a little lifeless and not very exciting. It seems that a Thorens TD160 on .......
79: Speaker Asylum, Rhythm Speaker Impeadance (0.00)
Posted by onekid on 2003-08-17, 13:50:15 (24.188.50.180)
I just finished building the North Creek Rhythm "Unlimited" kit. On first listen I am amazed. Imaging and midrange detail is astounding. I am wating for a true break in to make a real evaluation. My q .......
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