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Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
Ok, I will run it that way. That is actually how I had it set up originally like I would when taking other measurements. I will try that. -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
@Chris A maybe a stupid question, but I was under the impression I could output the sweeps from directly through the MiniDSP? -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
My computer is picking up the MiniDSP 2x4 as the output. It may be the settings in the MiniDSP software. The instructions are just ok. I’m sure I am missing something simple. Usually the case. Just super frustrating! -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
Well the previous comments are disappointing. I did not realize there was such a big issue with these. I would have waited if I had known. Oh well. I’m trying to get some measurements now, but I’m having a hard time getting the sweep to output. Everything is set up right as far as I can tell. I must be hung up on a setting.🤨 -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
This diaphragm was from the more recently ordered pair. The first pair I ordered was from 12/2018. They look perfect. well, when the kids finally wake up I will fire these up! -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
I am finally getting round to doing some measurements (hopefully) but I have some questions before I fire these up. First I measured my stacks with my DMM one measures 7.0 ohms and the other 10.85 ohms. I’m not sure if this makes a difference at this point as I have read some of your comments about break in, but... Then I did a visual inspection of the drivers and noticed an anomaly with one of the drivers in the 7 ohm stack. It looks like one of the corners of the diaphragm got pushed down a little when it was installed at the factory. I took the best photo I could. My first thought is crap I probably need to tear down the stack and try to re install that diaphragm, but I am worried about trashing it in the process. Given the current global environment I probably would not be able to get another for some time. Any of you heil experts have any advice on that one? I am worried if I leave it, it will cause distortion. -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
Good to know, and do elaborate.🙂 -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
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Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
I have finally finished building the core of my wing set up. I have everything in place in my room, all amps wired, Umik and MiniDSP connected to the laptop etc. I have set the input and output parameters on the MiniDSP hd and a basic 400hz crossover point. I am hoping to be able to get some measurements going maybe tonight. It is surprisingly difficult to find the time right now for hobbies even with all outside activities cancelled. I have been busy trying to preserve the sanity of my family as cabin fever sets in! I do need to read back thorough this thread a little and double check some details. I’m hoping to hear music soon though and get the heils broken in. -
I like my Emotiva ERC-3. It’s built like a tank.
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New Project: Chop top LS with Double Stack ESS AMT-1
No.4 replied to Thaddeus Smith's topic in Technical/Restorations
Very cool! -
I’m not sure how high these will crossover, but, I have heils on my mind so.. How about splitting the two halves apart 6” or so and installing a AMT stack assembly in between the two halves with wings extending out from there. The di-pole effect would undoubtedly suffer, but maybe it could be absorbed. just a thought.
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Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
I am really looking forward to doing some listening. I am not that far away once all the rest of my components arrive. If this is even just as good as my current setup it will be a win. I have about the same amount of money in four heils, a mini DSP and a new amp as I do in just my current passive networks. Not to mention the mid horns, mid horn drivers, tweeters etc. -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
I wonder if he would entertain a group buy if there was enough interest. -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
It showed up as $340 for me. -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
Alright second pair ordered. I’m pretty sure you guys work for Ricky😉 -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
Yeah, it’s not bad. I Just should not have waited. I did however just order an Emotiva A-150 to power the bass bins. I had a $30 coupon for signing up for text alerts. So that makes me feel a little better 😎 -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
Oops, looks like I waited too long to order my second pair😔 -
Those look awesome! I’m glad those horns are going to good use!
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Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
This thread has been quiet for almost a week, so I will throw in my two cents. I have been working on a set of 12” wings for this project and have made some decent progress. I have one setup complete enough to begin testing soon. I took a slightly different design approach to the wings. My goal was to match the esthetic of the La Scala bass bin. Whether or not I have achieved this visually and more importantly sonically remains to be seen. I worked with plywood for these wings, which I generally don’t do for assemblies like this, so that was new. Overall I think the ply is a good material, but it did not like some of the extreme angles I was cutting. This is not surprising, and any issues would be covered by veneer in the final product. I also built a glueing jig to aid in assembly, and to promote uniformity/repeatability between the assemblies. Of course the first waveguide half I glued came out slightly out of level. The jig worked very well once my base panel was properly leveled/flattened. I probably need to make some more adjustments to the jig to get it just right. I may try a different core ply too, just to see if it likes the angles a little better. If all goes well I hope to be testing this assembly in room this next week. I will be using my current tube amp to power the heils and a spare receiver to power the bass bins. The receiver on the bass bins is not ideal, but it is all I have right now. I would like to find a good inexpensive amp for the bass bins. I would really like to build an amp for the bass bins, but that will have to wait as I am backed up on projects right now. Somehow this one made its way to the top. -
New Project: Chop top LS with Double Stack ESS AMT-1
No.4 replied to Thaddeus Smith's topic in Technical/Restorations
That is some solid progress! -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
I finally got around to make a little saw dust. I have a lot more to do, but it’s a start. These are 12” wings. -
Double Stack ESS AMT-1 with Wings--Possible Kit for Heritage
No.4 replied to Chris A's topic in Technical/Restorations
I have pair that are from roughy 1972 that see daily duty. As far as I know they have the original diaphragms. I can’t say for sure though because I was manufactured in 1977.😀 outside of the diaphragms I don’t see how you could damage the magnet assembly. -
Schitt modi 3. A generic usb to micro usb that I probably bought from amazon label pictured. And the Apple usb to lightening camera adapter pictured.