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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2019 21:18:34 GMT
I could be bunging just about anything up here. I'll start with these Ruark Swordsman Plus speakers. I'm picking them up tomorrow morning, this is the seller's photo. Having heard these many years ago and liked them, I though I'd get a pair to play around with.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 26, 2019 21:23:08 GMT
Nothing wrong with playing. It’s a really fun and cheap means of entertainment, I’ve had a couple of pairs in my time They sounded a bit congested to me and I did wonder about either dabbling with crossover and cabling or yanking out most of the wadding. They are well made with decent drivers so the potential should be there.
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Post by macca on Mar 26, 2019 21:56:27 GMT
Only a couple of Ruarks I have not heard and these are one of them. Cut above are Ruark. Or were.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2019 22:03:08 GMT
I actually recall the Swordsman Plus as pretty revealing and transparent. My memory may be playing tricks, but I don't think so.
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 26, 2019 22:16:05 GMT
Only a couple of Ruarks I have not heard and these are one of them. Cut above are Ruark. Or were. Must be me but I’ve hated the lot of them. Confused, congested and messy throughout for me.Nicely built though. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 26, 2019 22:21:50 GMT
Only a couple of Ruarks I have not heard and these are one of them. Cut above are Ruark. Or were. Never heard Equinox and Accolade. Would still like to, even though I haven’t liked the others especially Accolade. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2019 1:12:35 GMT
Prologue 1s were pretty dire.
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 27, 2019 8:09:14 GMT
It’ll be interesting to hear how they align with your earlier impressions, Geoff.
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 27, 2019 8:13:55 GMT
Always fancied getting a listen to a set of Ruark speakers but never got round to it . Another one looking forward to your opinion of these Geoff .
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Post by nonuffin on Mar 27, 2019 8:36:16 GMT
Prologue 1s were pretty dire. You can add Epilogues to that list. Truly awful. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2019 8:59:06 GMT
Seems Ruarks are a 'Marmite' product. I know they have some fans.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2019 13:41:42 GMT
Been listening to these Swordsman Plus speakers, since collecting them earlier. Nothing thick or dull about them. My memory was accurate, they sound pretty damn good.
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 27, 2019 19:57:02 GMT
Been listening to these Swordsman Plus speakers, since collecting them earlier. Nothing thick or dull about them. My memory was accurate, they sound pretty damn good. Glad you like them, Geoff, That’s all that matters. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2019 12:42:07 GMT
I used to have Brian O Rourke's Diesis 'Solitaire' & 'M45' Speakers
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2019 18:22:22 GMT
Just bought another Quad 306. That's two now. Good little amps.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2019 19:36:47 GMT
Greedy ole sod!
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2019 13:47:26 GMT
Just making a passive pre-amp to go with the Quad 306. It will have two switchable inputs and one output. I'm using a 250k log pot, as the Quad has a high input sensitivity, hopefully the volume advance with this will be OK. I've finished cutting out the holes in front & rear panels, now to wire up and assemble.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 25, 2019 13:58:08 GMT
Just making a passive pre-amp to go with the Quad 306. It will have two switchable inputs and one output. I'm using a 250k log pot, as the Quad has a high input sensitivity, hopefully the volume advance with this will be OK. I've finished cutting out the holes in front & rear panels, now to wire up and assemble. I will probably upgrade my Claymore with an RK27 pot, Probs 50k. Is there a better place to get them than Rapid? |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2019 14:09:00 GMT
I buy nearly all my bits from ebay. Just keep an eye out for phoney branded stuff like potentiometers.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2019 14:58:19 GMT
Just making a passive pre-amp to go with the Quad 306. It will have two switchable inputs and one output. I'm using a 250k log pot, as the Quad has a high input sensitivity, hopefully the volume advance with this will be OK. I've finished cutting out the holes in front & rear panels, now to wire up and assemble. Looks like te same casework I put mine in. Will be decent enough when built especially as it's beer money to do. 😎 |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2019 16:38:01 GMT
Just making a passive pre-amp to go with the Quad 306. It will have two switchable inputs and one output. I'm using a 250k log pot, as the Quad has a high input sensitivity, hopefully the volume advance with this will be OK. I've finished cutting out the holes in front & rear panels, now to wire up and assemble. Will be decent enough when built especially as it's beer money to do. 😎 Could be. I'm always looking at project cases. I also need a bigger one for a 'super' TPA3116 amp I'm thinking of putting together. |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2019 19:45:16 GMT
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Post by dsjr on May 26, 2019 19:49:34 GMT
I don't know the maths, but do you think the 250k pot rating will be ok? I'm more used to 47k or lower with solid state power amps... 306 input impedance is a claimed 20k.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 26, 2019 19:50:00 GMT
Looking very tidy.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2019 19:56:08 GMT
I don't know the maths, but do you think the 250k pot rating will be ok? I'm more used to 47k or lower with solid state power amps... Deliberately chosen because of the high 0.375v input sensitivity on the Quad 306. A bit of a stab in the dark, but I reckon it will roll the volume in more gently than 50k for instance. |
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Post by dsjr on May 26, 2019 20:23:12 GMT
Ok. Just thinking of high frequency roll-off or maybe even hum, that's all. Sorry if this is out of turn. I've reduced the input sensitivity of my 303 a bit so it can be used with anything...
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2019 20:44:30 GMT
Ok. Just thinking of high frequency roll-off or maybe even hum, that's all. Sorry if this is out of turn. I've reduced the input sensitivity of my 303 a bit so it can be used with anything... I think it should be OK, but I can always reduce the sensitivity on the 306 anyway. |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2019 21:44:09 GMT
Just been trying the passive pre-amp, it sounds just fine. Can't say there's much difference in volume progression compared to the 50k Little Bear passive though. Never mind, I'm sure it'll come in handy. I'll change the input sensitivity on one of the 306 power amps to suit, already got some 27 ohm carbon film resistors handy.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 26, 2019 23:05:05 GMT
Just been trying the passive pre-amp, it sounds just fine. Can't say there's much difference in volume progression compared to the 50k Little Bear passive though. Never mind, I'm sure it'll come in handy. I'll change the input sensitivity on one of the 306 power amps to suit, already got some 27 ohm carbon film resistors handy. Is it any better than the little bear? |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2019 8:48:08 GMT
Just been trying the passive pre-amp, it sounds just fine. Can't say there's much difference in volume progression compared to the 50k Little Bear passive though. Never mind, I'm sure it'll come in handy. I'll change the input sensitivity on one of the 306 power amps to suit, already got some 27 ohm carbon film resistors handy. Hard to tell really. They sound pretty similar, as pots in boxes would I suppose. The Alps pot in the one I built will probably last longer and having two switchable inputs will be handy. |
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