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by Tim Catt
Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:32 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63192

Re: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

I will do. Cheers.
by Tim Catt
Sun Aug 24, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63192

Re: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

Out of circuit for both units.
by Tim Catt
Sun Aug 24, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63192

Re: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

I'm considering, for an experiment, swapping the tweeters in the magnums for the tweeters from a pair of goodmans mezzo sl's to see how the magnums sound. The tweeters in the mezzo's appear to be very well made and physically more substantial than the magnum tweeterss. Mezzo tweeters measure 5.5 ohm...
by Tim Catt
Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Dual 606 turntable modification
Replies: 14
Views: 14696

Re: Dual 606 turntable modification

The sony DAC CD combo you have there is certainly highly regarded by the vintage knob! They appear to be like rocking horse shit as well! :grin:

I would love to know how your Dual 1014 sounds when it's up and running!
by Tim Catt
Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:26 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Dual 606 turntable modification
Replies: 14
Views: 14696

Re: Dual 606 turntable modification

All looks good to me. What's the sony set up, is the bottom unit a pre amp?
by Tim Catt
Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:02 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Dual 606 turntable modification
Replies: 14
Views: 14696

Re: Dual 606 turntable modification

Well fair play to you! That is a real bargain! What amp speaker set up is it intended for?
by Tim Catt
Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Dual 606 turntable modification
Replies: 14
Views: 14696

Re: Dual 606 turntable modification

I just bought a 1014 to play singles on, it cost me £1.20 on eBay. :shock: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-model-2014-automatic-record-changer-set-in-a-white-Dual-plinth-with-cover-/321482435873?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=7bwzRqFrdLEVrEB3S%252FfXbEWI...
by Tim Catt
Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Dual 606 turntable modification
Replies: 14
Views: 14696

Dual 606 turntable modification

I thought I would share one of my recent d.i.y ventures which is the modification of my dual 606 turntable. if your interested in the spec for this turntable please follow this link:http://www.vinylengine.com/library/dual/cs-606.shtml My goals for this modification were to replace the gash particle ...
by Tim Catt
Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63192

Re: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

The Doc and I are broadly from the 'radiogram' generation, where the ones Doc grew up with were mainly big tall chests with a big speaker low down giving a lovely 'rich tone' and the ones I grew up with tended to be low and wide by and large (think HVM Stereomaster for one of the better ones). ALL ...
by Tim Catt
Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63192

Re: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

I will be uploading images of this modification in the near future for anyone that wants to do it but would like visual reference.