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  1. Unfortunately, I'm nowhere near you (SE WI). I'm going to do a little research on the K510/K69 now though, since I'm not up to speed... thanks for the offer though! So would the K510 horn mount in the Cornwall cabinet? Nvm ... I see pics and a new motorboard would be required.
  2. Resurrecting this for a quick clarification, as I am likely embarking on this upgrade. When you say "stock network" are you referring to the B1, B2 or both? My CW 1-1/2 gave the B2 network, which I recently rebuilt with Bob's kit. I plan on going to the ALK Universal, but it would be nice to know if I could happily live with the B2 and the Fastrac horn (with the K-55-V solder connection driver) for a while if needed.
  3. It's winter, I'm somewhat bored and I need a project. I've been mulling over turning my CWs into Cornscalas, and decided I may as well go for it. I've lived with the Cornwall's since the summer and like them enough to keep and improve them. Figured it was worth a shot to see if I could pick up any of the needed components used before I plunk down cash for new stuff. I don't need the drivers, just the horns (and the template) ... I'll use my K-55-V solder lug drivers. Let me know! By the way, oncei make the conversion my rebuilt (Crites) B2 networks will be available if anyone is looking.
  4. Back on the block ... leaning towards an active tubed linestage to switch things up a bit. Trades/partial trades considered.
  5. Thanks for the kind words! It was great meeting you as well, and I enjoyed showing you the system. Hopefully we can get a group together in the Milwaukee area sometime soon!
  6. Happy you sold it, but really unhappy that my timing wasn't better to pull the trigger!
  7. PS Audio UPC-200 power center. The rest of the system is: First Watt J2 amp, DIY passive pre (Goldpoint dual mono attenuators), Burson AB-160 buffer, Jolida FX tubed DAC, Yamaha CDP, CCA (to stream Spotify), Coph Nia MC phono pre, VPI Classic 1, Ortofon Rondo Blue, 1982 Cornwall I 1/2s.
  8. Here it is ... the top is 2" live edge spalted Maple and the frame and shelves are red oak (the shelves are live edge too). The top is sitting on adjustable spikes and the frame is on carpet spikes.
  9. Sorry, never saw your post. I used play sand from Home Depot. Comes in bags. Then I used an MDF board on top of the sand. I hammered it level with a rubber mallet which also compacted the sand somewhat. I never had an issue with the levleness after that.
  10. Gone to Kwingylee. Nice to meet you today and to have the opportunity to show you my listening room and system!
  11. The dims are: 22"w x 15 1/2"d x 34" high. The opening at each shelf is about 18". SWL, let me know if you want it tonight if possible, or in the morning. There is another guy interested in Chicago but you have dibs.
  12. I'll confirm when I get home. But it's about 36" high and the shelf openings are 18" wide and a little over 15" deep. The top shelf is about 21" wide. Plenty of room for even a large size turntable. Let me know if that sounds like it'll work and I'll hold it for you.
  13. I built this a few years ago and it has served me well. But it's recently been replaced by my newest audio rack build and I'd like to see it get used by someone. It's 100% solid oak. The frame is 2" oak posts and the shelves are also 2" oak. Each shelf is supported by adjustable spike, as is the frame (carpet spikes). So it's very easy to get everything leveled up. The finish isn't fine furniture quality, but I liked it as is. You could easily sand it down and restain it if you wanted to. I have more than $100 into it in wood and hardware, so you're essentially getting the build for free! It's too big to ship, so local buyers only. I live in Lake Geneva, WI, so Chicago/Madison/Milwaukee area is doable. Let me know if you're interested and I can get you dimensions. Tom This is also posted in alerts ... not sure why it posted there to begin with!
  14. I built this a few years ago and it has served me well. But it's recently been replaced by my newest audio rack build and I'd like to see it get used by someone. It's 100% solid oak. The frame is 2" oak posts and the shelves are also 2" oak. Each shelf is supported by adjustable spike, as is the frame (carpet spikes). So it's very easy to get everything leveled up. The finish isn't fine furniture quality, but I liked it as is. You could easily sand it down and restain it if you wanted to. I have more than $100 into it in wood and hardware, so you're essentially getting the build for free! It's too big to ship, so local buyers only. I live in Lake Geneva, WI, so Chicago/Madison/Milwaukee area is doable. Let me know if you're interested and I can get you dimensions. Tom
  15. Looks like kwingylee will be coming up to LG Friday to pick this up, so for now it's spoken for!
  16. Thanks for the clarification ... I thought my post was pretty clear, and I guess I assumed that someone wouldn't think I'm giving away a $3K turntable. I mean, I'm all about the holiday spirit and all, but....
  17. Man, I'd love to take this off your hands but the timing is crap with Christmas. I'd have to move my passive pre and Burson buffer first to swing it. GLWS, and if it's still available when I can make it happen I'll get with you for it.
  18. I do. There was a guy in the Gurnee area interested, but I haven't heard from him in a couple days. If you want it it's yours.
  19. I built this stand a few years ago and it has served me well. But I just built a new audio rack and have no need for this one now. It's a sandbox built out of MDF, and the legs are 4" PVC pipe filled with sand. It weighs a ton filled! But it does a great job with isolation for your turntable. The base is MDF, and it sits on adjustable spikes. If you're within driving distance and have a vehicle to put it in it's yours. You could probably lay it down and leave the legs filled, but the sandbox would obviously need to be emptied (unless you want a beach in your vehicle). It stands about 39" tall, so if you have a tall SUV it would probably fit standing up. I live in Lake Geneva, WI. I'd tell you I'd meet you somewhere, but I can't get it into either of my vehicles. I'd love to see it go to a good home rather than disassemble it for the recycling pile. Tom
  20. This is essentially a volume attenuator that allows you to switch between multiple inputs. It adds nothing to the sound signature of your system, which is why I like it. It also adds no gain, which can be an issue depending on your set-up. I have since added a Burson AB-160 between the passive and my amp, which adds 6dB of gain and helps with impedance matching. It's helped a lot in my system. I am still considering going the active pre route, however, and am looking at building a tubes4hifi SP14 (it's been highly recommended).
  21. Thanks for the info, Muel. Sounds like an easy enough adjustment. If I decide to top mount I'll build a cabinet, so no worries on the pics.
  22. Muel, I mis-spoke ... my networks are the B2, not the B1. How did you attenuate the mids, exactly? Just curious for when/if I end up there. Is it just a resistor add and changing the tap on the network for the mids? And if you get a chance, can you post up a pic of your CWs to show the horn mounted on the top? Thanks!
  23. Muel, I have read some threads on your build. In fact, that got me thinking about whether I should top mount or not. Did you modify or replace your crossovers as well, or leave them alone? And do you have the B or B1 variant? And did you leave the tweeter in its original position in the baffle? If you have any pics of your build that you could share I'd sure like to see them! The way I look at it, I can always try them on top and then mount them in the baffle if necessary. I'm pretty handy with woodworking, so building a cabinet for the horns isn't a big deal. I would like to verify the crossover debate, however... tom
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