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    Heresy Decorators: What to do with them?

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    Posted

    41 minutes ago, Peter P. said:

    Your shelves are already leaning from the poor rig you've got and you obviously recognize that rope job ain't

    cuttin' it for aesthetics. Ain't no way you're going to avoid screws, but you can do so and still look good.

     

    Here's what I would do:

    Google "decorative shelf brackets". I'd mount one bracket on each adjacent wall, trying to screw into a wall stud.

    You may have to modify the dimensions of your shelf to hit those studs, but you'll still fit the speakers, I'm sure.

    Your shelf will be level, and the brackets will look good.

    Dang...I just got called out!  You're right...I jumped in without a complete plan.  Can't stand the rope.  I'll look at the link to the brackets.

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    Heresy Decorators: What to do with them?

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    Great idea!  They are already sitting on the slant risers.  I think I will do just that, screw the risers in and then come up from the bottom with screws through the shelf.  Perfect solution...at least the screws from the slant riser were meant to be there. 

     

    Ha...my risers still have all the original screws stapled to it in a plastic bag.  I am tempted to paint the riser black first.

     

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    Heresy Decorators: What to do with them?

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    11 minutes ago, Peter P. said:

    I use Johnson's Paste Wax. Available at most hardware stores. Brush it on with a short bristle natural hair brush. Wait 15 minutes, rub it off

    with a soft cloth. I used 3 coats on my doors to get a soft sheen.

    I'm hoping for a deep sheen, similar to the wet look when I first put the oil on.  Will Johnson's do that?

    Heresy Decorators: What to do with them?

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Alright... I did the best I could.  Or should I say, the best I felt like doing for now.  Cleaned them, oiled them with Watco 3x's over 2 days.  I didn't make them perfect, but they are a lot better.  It's a shame someone put the glue on them.  I tried less aggressive solutions, but ended up having to sand it off.  

     

    I am interested in putting a wax coat on them.  It sounds like that will protect and give more depth?  If so, what exactly should I buy?

     

    Oh they sound soooo sweet!  I have a Khorn system and a LaScala system, but still find myself enjoying 2 channel from Heresies!

     

    First pic is before on the right...after on the left

    before and after.jpg

     

    heresy pool.jpg

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    Replace Capacitors?

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    I've had an opportunity now for a few hours of listening.  I'm ready for doubters, but here goes...

     

    I'm not going to write anything eloquent, mostly because I can't.  But, my system has NEVER sounded this good. I know it intimately and am confident I can pick out even very small changes.  But I can understand if some think this is in my head.

     

    Here's some bullet points that come to mind.

     

    -warmth and smoothness

    -shimmer in the highs, with reduced harshness

    -increased clarity and detail

    -larger sound stage

     

    If it gets better with some burn-in, that would be great!  Easily justifies the $60 spent.

     

    I can't imagine anyone that enjoys audio listening to this and not smiling.

     

    Thanks to all for your input.

     

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    Replace Capacitors?

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    It was well into the night before I had things back together.  I listened for only 15 minutes.

     

    I'm terrible at putting things into words, but I'll try.  It is very possible that I'm only hearing the things that have been planted in my brain by reading others.  That said, I noticed a shimmer in the highs that I didn't have before.  Crash cymbals had more shine on them.  I also noticed detail and even sound field improvements.  My wife didn't notice anything. 

     

    It sounds very sweet.  My room has been tweaked to death for 15 years now, and at no point has it sounded as good as it is right now.  I need to stop messing around with things.

     

     

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    Heresy Decorators: What to do with them?

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Thanks Peter!  Some good tips in there.  

     

    I may leave the tape on there and be okay with it.  If I used a hair dryer, I could see that the tape will come off, but adhesive will be left behind.  The appearance of a mark would still be visible, and cleaning that off of paper nearly impossible.

     

    I'm glad you mention sanding with the grain.  I have a random orbital sander that I was going to use, but it sounds like hand work is the trick here.  I will YouTube some examples of hand sanding with the grain.  I also don't plan to be aggressive.  I may start with a 100 and go finer from there.  Maybe start at 220?

     

    What do you think of applying another stain?  I want a richer/deeper look, but maybe the oil will do that with what I already have?  

     

    I already have the oil, I've used it on my Khorns.  I'll look out for the drips.  If I do oil it, will that be a hinderance with any future paths I might take?  What if I decide the oil isn't "deep" enough and I choose something like a varnish or laquer later?  Will the oil prevent those from being an option?

     

    Good tip to start on the bottom!

    Heresy Decorators: What to do with them?

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    This is my second pair of Heresy.  They popped up local.  I didn't really need them, but I offered a number I wouldn't pass on and it was accepted!

     

    I've got to work at cleaning up the face of all the adhesive and velcro.  Their is a break in the veneer in the top right face of one of them.  The owner tried glueing it back.  Other than that, they look pretty good.  The finish is dull.  I'd like to give them a luster back.

     

    I opened then backs and found not only have they been untouched, but the inside is pristine.  Weirdly clean, like a time capsule.

     

    I want to stick completely original.  I'm not afraid to get into sanding, re-staining and finishing, but I don't know if these need that?  Maybe a good cleaning and then oiling?  What to do about that veneer break?  Pretty sure I can get that dust cap pulled out.  The tape on the cone appears to be over nothing...I looked from the rear and don't see a thing.

     

    Any direction from the pros would be welcome!

     

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    Replace Capacitors?

    in Technical/Restorations

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    Caps came in today!  I want to tackle it tomorrow.  However, every instruction I see online shows the AA with 3 capacitors.  Quite simple to replace, IF YOU HAVE THREE.  I have four capacitors as shown in the photo.  Can anyone point me to some install instructions?  

     

    Maybe I just pull it all apart and follow the instructions I see for changing 3 olds for 3 news?  I guess that's all I can do.

     

    Thanks,

    Tony

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    Replace Capacitors?

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    Yes.  Are you familiar with the shop?  I didn't know it existed and would enjoy knowing more.  It does appear these sat in storage for at least that long.

    Seems like consensus is to replace with something modern.  I was thinking the mylar or polyproplyne that Crites carries (Erse)?

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