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by Tim Catt
Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)
Replies: 66
Views: 21984

Re: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)

Thanks Doc, There is no way I would have figured that out by myself and you've made it seem so simple! I just need a little more clarification on the measureing aspect i.e do I measure the value between the terminals while the l-pad is in situe and while it is recieving a current or do I set it to t...
by Tim Catt
Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)
Replies: 66
Views: 21984

Re: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)

Cheers Jammy, I've really enjoyed this project as ive learnt so much about the basics but unfortunately Im a bit stuck with theremoval of the l-pads. I know that doc has explained this process but Im still baffled. On the l-p it says 15ohm. Im I right in thinking this would be the value of the lpad ...
by Tim Catt
Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:53 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Albums you've found in the last 12 months (New or Old)
Replies: 20
Views: 6825

Re: Albums you've found in the last 12 months (New or Old)

Yep Tim Catt it's great when you stumble across an album that one enjoys.... Most new artists I discover are mostly albums played by friends or whilst out and about...Alas it used to be a case of "I like that song - Must buy the album" only to find the rest of the tracks are utter shite.....
by Tim Catt
Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Albums you've found in the last 12 months (New or Old)
Replies: 20
Views: 6825

Albums you've found in the last 12 months (New or Old)

I love discovering new music as much as I enjoy my well established favorites. Here are a few of my discoveries from the last 12 months and as per the thread heading, some are new and some are old! 1,Bill Callahan's album 'Dream River' displays some of the finest song writing I've heard for a bloody...
by Tim Catt
Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:02 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)
Replies: 66
Views: 21984

Re: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)

Attenuators. Find the position you think gives best balance - measure across the pot to find resistance value - replace with 5 or 7 watt wirewound resistor to that value or nearest. Disconnect and remove the earth lead that went to the pot, as you will no longer need to dump voltage. also thanks fr...
by Tim Catt
Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)
Replies: 66
Views: 21984

Re: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)

agree with doc,treble is brighter with stuffing removed from my Ks,would it have anything to do with the cabinet construction.I see mine are different,I think the pair that you've got are chipwood were mine are plywood ? Interesting to know that someone else has these beauties and are willing to sh...
by Tim Catt
Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63201

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

If it were me , I would remove the 4mm posts , thread the speaker cable through the hole and hardwire them to the x-over . That way you get to keep the copper plate and improve sound quality ,imo . You would however need to always makesure the integrity of the speaker dielectic is always kept in ta...
by Tim Catt
Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63201

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

Dr Bunsen Honeydew wrote:Make sure that metal cover is not shorting the speaker connections or you will have a fried amplifier.
Luckily the 4mm posts have plastic washers/spacers so this isn't a problem...
by Tim Catt
Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:25 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)
Replies: 189
Views: 63201

Goodmans Magnum K Refurb and Modification (part 2)

Ay up! Insert all northerner based jokes here......... To keep this short and sweet here are the mod/refurb jobs completed since part 1 of this topic. 1, all internal wiring and caps have been replaced. The internal wiring wasn't something I'd considered necessary with me being a total novice but do...
by Tim Catt
Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)
Replies: 66
Views: 21984

Re: Goodmans Magnum k Refurb and modification (part 1)

I was hoping you would say that.. Cheers Doc!