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No harm in waiting and listening to your now working Heresy. Mine were pristine inside but I built a set of crossovers with new parts and they are even better now. I am sure Bob’s crossovers would improve yours too. Lots of small cost updates you can do too; seal the interior seams, motor board, rear panel, change to binding posts, interior wiring, all pretty cost effective and easy. Good fun for long cold Edmonton winter nights.
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Good to hear. Yes landing US sourced gear here is plenty expensive. If you don’t want to build an E crossover (about as easy as they come) then buying a set from Bob is a good way to go. I have had parts shipped to a place in US I was visiting then saved on customs and shipping brining it back myself. Enjoy your Heresy.
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If you have the original oil can capacitors you will want to replace them, Mr Crites can help with that. Check wires on the capacitors as well look for any sign of corrosion or leaks. If the caps have been updated, check for loose connection at the cap end, post your terminal strip check.
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Canuck: Canada is a small country... any chance you are in Calgary? I have some spare E crossover parts and a bit of experience so if by chance you are in Calgary I’d be willing to help.
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Velodyne DD10 on bottom of homemade 4 post Heresy wood stands. The sub is on 4 inches rigid insulation and Heresy is on 1/8 inch felt and neoprene “pillow”. Heresy are v1.5 with ALK Universal and new B&C 12CL76. No problems from vibration but final layout is still pending. I bought the sub post audition sub from seller on Canada Audio Mart, in home town. Front firing sealed sub!
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No Parrotheads? Jimmy, 14 times! Elton, daughter and wife on stage 2 ft. from him singing Saturday night at Ceasar’s LV, they let first 5 rows on stage, we were row 5.
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Martin Logan Clarity and a Theater I center channel, together with 4 Heresy and Velodyne sub. Love the Martin Logans.
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Good discussion item. I ran out of real estate once for an upgrade to existing x-over due to size of caps and inductor. Had to cut a second board and connect it to original x-over board with mending plates. Good plan to do a “dry”layout before you go too far! The pros make x-overs that work great and look great with attention to the deatails... I’m still learning.
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Ah, yes as CECAA850 said, the V2 recap is more painful than on my V1.5 with a full x-over board and rear hatch.
With soldering you can go crazy picking caps. Someone else can suggest a good set for your V2.
I have only seen 2 used 10DD in my Province in a about 8 months so tricky to find esp if you want local sale to audition and save on shipping. I should have bought the second one, still waiting to see another. Good luck with that search.
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Chris, thanks for that note. I have a set of Heresy and a set of Martin Logan Clarity that I use in multi-channel in a small room 18x12x8 with a long side hall. I had to raise the Heresy and eq the room and increase the Clarity volume to get a sound I like. Clarity need to be away from the walls with that bipolar effect! Sometimes I have the Heresy behind (4 ft) the Clarity and the sound between them is fun! Sensitivity, sound strengths/weaknesses, placement issues...but the combo is good.
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Velodyne Dd10, sealed sub!
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I have V1.5, so similar but different than yours. The A55 is a problem with the k53 being bolt on, I haven’t found an adapter yet. I bought ALK universal x-over, very nice sound. Swapped out K22k woofer (not sure what you have for woofers) for B&C 12CL76, also nice. Seal the interior seams, neoprene all interior including motor board and rear door, new 5 way binding posts and 12awg interior cables. That’s a good start! Rejuvenate the veneer (good to begin, better now) e.g. with Howard or Watco. I need to learn more about bracing!
If they sound good now, all i’d really consider is the caps (do you solder?) or full x-over, and take care of the wood.
Re, sub, I have a Velodyne 10DD from great seller on Canada Audio Mart. I am happy with this combo.
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Like Tony W. I am first owner of 1980 BB Heresy although I have replaced the X-over with one I built. They sound great. Will do work on inside of cabinet and wiring, but very happy even as they are, I also own 1984 Heresy with ALK universal and B&C woofers, lots of touch ups in the cabinet. They sound even better than 1980s, but cost me a lot more. Point is, Heresy are easy to work on, cost effective and very rewarding in their sound, easy to place and just plain fun.
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Just finished using Howard restore a finish dark walnut and feed n wax on a set of 1984 Heresy walnut cabinets. They were in good shape to begin but look really good now. A light sanding and 0000 steel wool did help. I did not try to remove every blemish, just smooth them and take off any rough edges. Can see some scratch marks on the bottom, but I think they show well for 33 years of age.
Prior to this I used furniture oil polish once or twice per year.
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I did not do A/B tests but have used the Erse inductor in a brand new E crossover I built, including Jantzen Silver Z caps and auto transformers from Bob Crites. All worked well with good results. The inductor does take up some room!
Sorry, the crossovers with these inductors are in 1980 Heresy with all original drivers.
Horn adaptor for K-77 replacement
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If these would fit in 1984 Heresy, I would be interested. I was just about to order a replacement for the K-77-M drivers so may as well try this out instead. They are very nice looking!