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by Toppsy
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Toroidal Transformer Mounting
Replies: 4
Views: 95

Re: Toroidal Transformer Mounting

you could make a pair of 90mm dia isolation washers from leather. I'm sure I have some left over leather pieces from an old speaker build you can have. Send me a PM or email via the forum if you don't have any spare leather off-cuts. I could easily make up a couple 90mm washers. I would just need th...
by Toppsy
Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: My Swansong speaker build
Replies: 210
Views: 518563

Re: My Swansong speaker build

Thats a heck of a lot of drivers! I like it. Did you try running them all at once? I know I would :) Well now Mr Bass, the answer to your question,as Arte Johnson from the original Rowen and Martins TV show would say: https://youtu.be/_SVSak1oBCw EDIT. I should say one needs to substitute the word ...
by Toppsy
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: My Swansong speaker build
Replies: 210
Views: 518563

Re: My Swansong speaker build

Last weekend AndrewL and Nick came over for a mini get together so I decided it would be nice to place my old speakers alongside my new so we could compare now the new speakers are fully run-in. It was also hoped Chris (chris661) could join us and experiment driving the Edingdale GT's fully active w...
by Toppsy
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)
Replies: 55
Views: 4296

Re: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)

Hi, I do like some of the TG speaker designs but do wonder if they perform as good as with a (how shall I put this?), a cheaper version of his chosen drivers (that always seem to be top-of-the-range from his sponsored driver catalogue), and not using the most expensive crossover components from the ...
by Toppsy
Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Owston meet, 21 & 22nd Oct '23
Replies: 150
Views: 43286

Re: Owston meet, 21 & 22nd Oct '23

Steve,
you appear to have listed Andrew twice.
Just thought I'd mention it if you are booking and paying the buffet lunch for a fixed number of attendees.
by Toppsy
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Owston meet, 21 & 22nd Oct '23
Replies: 150
Views: 43286

Re: Owston meet, 21 & 22nd Oct '23

Steve s,
can you add my name to the list of attendees for the Saturday, please.

I shall be travelling with AndrewL who has asked me to mention his need of a gluten free buffet lunch. Hopefully this can be accommodated?
by Toppsy
Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: Speaker cabinets
Replies: 14
Views: 4926

Re: Speaker cabinets

Hmmm, I wonder if they could be modified with a new front baffle to use the little 4in full-rangers I have listed. I'll check out the thread Colin has linked to for the dimensions and stick the info into an on-line cabinet calculator. Colin, I guess you used 12mm ply? To be honest Ray, I can't reme...
by Toppsy
Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: Speaker cabinets
Replies: 14
Views: 4926

Re: Speaker cabinets

Ah! I remember making these in 2012 for young Chris to take with him to UNI. BB Ply construction covered in Santos Rosewood veneer with a gloss finish. For those interested here is the original thread started by Chris, that retails the original driver array and design concept. I do remember they had...
by Toppsy
Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Zero emission road vehicles.
Replies: 912
Views: 385357

Re: Zero emission road vehicles.

New Government policy ? "First, the government would push the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars - currently set to come into force in 2030 - back to 2035. The 2030 date has been government policy since 2020." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66857551 Less of a new policy...
by Toppsy
Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Your Fave Artists
Topic: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?
Replies: 6147
Views: 1852596

Re: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?

The Stratmangler wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:54 pm It's the 53rd anniversary of Jimi's passing
You sure about that Chris?
by Toppsy
Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.
Replies: 1451
Views: 572272

Re: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.

I wish someone would taalk and show pictures about their motorbike.. Here you go Paul, a picture of my Harley Davidson Superlow 1200T; http://www.audio-talk.co.uk/colin/Harley Superlow.JPG Unfortunately at the moment I am unable to enjoy a ride out on my Harley as the bike is in temporary storage i...
by Toppsy
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: Edingdales
Replies: 12
Views: 5885

Re: Edingdales - NO they are not!

I have a mint pair of Colin's Edingdales in black, anyone interested? They can be heard in my shop HX5 0AQ David, If these are the speakers I am thinking of, please do not advertise them as Edingdales THEY ARE NOT EDINGDALE SPEAKERS. I do remember building these for you, and you named them the MCRU...
by Toppsy
Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Speakers
Topic: Salad Bowl Speakers
Replies: 79
Views: 48744

Re: Salad Bowl Speakers

Ray, what about something like this:

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If I was still making speaker I might be tempted to build a similar pair. 8)
by Toppsy
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: The Quackery Thread
Replies: 360
Views: 188980

Re: The Quackery Thread

Has the world really gone mad? A 13 amp fuse for hifi use costing £4200.00 ! Yes you did not misread the price. Must be made of unobtainium the rarest of all metals. Are there so gullible a folk out there that will pay this sort of money for a fuse and expect it to transform the sound of their hifi ...
by Toppsy
Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: North West Audio Show
Replies: 40
Views: 17540

Re: North West Audio Show

Yes I shall be there with my 'swansong' speakers together with Ali and Andrew supporting Nick with his room.
A few others on here have said they likely will attend.