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Re: Augie Style OB Bass
Reply #100 - 05/25/17 at 03:35:57
 
my name is trip, and i have an ob problem....

cancel future shipments of Kool Aid please.

note: i am giving away a set of 15" baffles on classifieds if anyone interested.
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Re: Augie Style OB Bass
Reply #101 - 05/29/17 at 14:56:01
 
I just got thinking about everyone's experiences with OB bass drivers and am thinking that everyone has came to the same conclusion that thicker is better.
I'm at 1.5" thickness of MDF myself, plus a thin layer of veneer and a much thicker layer of shellac, lol .
Anyway, are we using the wrong material? Is there something else out there that would work even better? Granite, Corian, cast concrete, aluminum, or perhaps some sort of laminate?
Anyone have any ideas?
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Re: Augie Style OB Bass
Reply #102 - 05/29/17 at 18:04:37
 
I wouldn't discount density of wood.  Thickness is not wood's only measure for robustness.  The Bubinga wood in my Caintuck Augie baffles is like lead - heavy and dense.  I would surmise similar benefits as 1.5" cuts of less dense material.
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Reply #103 - 05/29/17 at 21:49:14
 
I think it is a balance between finding a material with Mass (that will not move independent of the driver cone) yet does not Resonate.

Resonant = to continue to produce a loud, clear, deep sound for a long time.

In the East (China & Japan) bells were made of stone in many cases. In the West bells are typically made of metal. In either case for their resonant properties.

I tired concrete shelves for my audio rack. It was like my gear was on a paint shaker. Concrete and steel (both are very dense) are great conductors of mechanical enery (vibration).

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Re: Augie Style OB Bass
Reply #104 - 05/30/17 at 01:41:30
 
So here is a thought for the OB design. The baffle from what I have read contributes at least two ways. Thickness/density relating to vibration control. Width/size relating to responsiveness. Yes or maybe no I am not an expert in the design. What if the driver can be mounted or supported independent of the baffle. For example a 1/8" gap between the perimeter of the driver essentially a floating baffle. If the baffle has no other reason than supporting the drive why not eliminate it altogether to avoid the material issue. Or does a free in the air mounted driver loose something?
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Reply #105 - 05/30/17 at 03:52:30
 
"What if the driver can be mounted or supported independent of the baffle."

Paging Mr. Content from down under.

Not completely independent; but close.



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Re: Augie Style OB Bass
Reply #106 - 05/30/17 at 08:01:49
 
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I tired concrete shelves for my audio rack. It was like my gear was on a paint shaker. Concrete and steel (both are very dense) are great conductors of mechanical enery (vibration).


I can see where this could be a problem with audio hardware, but who is to say that categorically speaking, the conduction of vibration is a negative attribute to a OB speaker baffle?  No wood is completely immune to vibration.  Vibration will no doubt influence the sound but whether it has a positive or negative influence is to be determined.
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Re: Augie Style OB Bass
Reply #107 - 05/31/17 at 22:29:24
 
I suppose there's a reason many a speaker cabinet has been made from baltic birch ply over the decades... My Betsy baffles are BB ply.  

I also use a very thick, nearly 3/4", closed cell foam gasket between the driver frame and the baffle.  Just using the "touch" method, the baffles don't vibrate much at all.  But they still do at a couple of frequencies.  I also have a back brace down the back center of the baffle.  I suppose the air born sound waves are still exciting the baffle a bit, even if driver frame motion is not.

I have not tried direct mounting the drivers to the baffles - yet.  Randy has, and I discussed with him - he said he could not detect much audible difference between gasket or no gasket.

It is possible that the baffle could resonate at some sympathetic/desirable frequency and actually contribute to the sound in a pleasing manner.
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Re: Augie Style OB Bass
Reply #108 - 08/16/17 at 17:18:53
 
Now, with 3.5 months on my:

Caintuck Audio Eminence Alpha 15" Open Baffle BASS Unit
at 53Hz, with my Velodyne CHT 130 watt/ch plate amp and 0 degree phase.....at 1/8th volume on plate
Plate Amp....regen'd clean ~ plugged into P3

(Open Baffle 15", not in use all the time....approx. 50% of the time.....the best integrated bass)

ONE OF THE BEST VALUE'S IN HIGH-END AUDIO!

.....close 2nd, is my ARC Line Stage LS-2B MkII......I only use about a 3rd of the time.....nice to have.

.....and of course, my ZDSD driven direct to my ZMA.....stomps everything.....IMO.

I use my OB, in a minimalist way.....just enough underpinning foundation when I want!
(For my Room size & Acoustic Treatments=dialed in).

My suggestion, buy one:

http://www.caintuckaudio.com/In_Stock.html
...Scroll to the bottom of the in stock page....I got the barrel shape for my 15", in walnut stain~very sweet.








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(Open Baffle 15", not in use all the time....approx. 50% of the time.....the best integrated bass)







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Re: Augie Style OB Bass
Reply #109 - 08/17/17 at 15:01:20
 
BTW, I picked up another Crown for my cottage OB rig for an offer of $100.  I was in extremely good shape.  Looked like it had hardly been used.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/263135929405?ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%2...

This will replace a Dayton audio plate amp where I was summing the signal.

Use of this amp requires the construction of a magic cable, which is just an RCA plug a resistor and some wire.
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Reply #110 - 08/17/17 at 15:36:17
 
Hi Pal. I did read over this thread again. I should get away from summing with just my one plate amp. The Crowns are tempting. However, for my room size w/treatment.....my/Randy's OB is spot on and I'm happy with it. .....but one OB for each channel and stereo Crown...would be great, I know.

Pal, not to get off topic. But, what are those Russian input tubes you're enjoying and can I get them anymore? I'm Pat, with my System and enjoy rolling input tubes........... .

I have my, (Hungary) Tungsram PCC88/7DJ8's in right now as inputs.....wonderful tubes!
https://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/tungsram-pcc88-7dj8?variant=21828951877
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Reply #111 - 08/17/17 at 16:18:42
 
Stone, here are two sellers on eBay.  I have purchased from both.  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6N23P-E88CC-6922-6DJ8-MatchedPAIR-REFLEKTOR-SingleWire-S...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-6N23P-6DJ8-ECC88-PAIR-REFLEKTOR-Single-Wire-1975-Sil...

I do not have as much confidence in the first seller.  Tubes came without a box and the pins were not clean.  These were quite possibly pulls and not NOS.

The second seller's tubes came in box and the pins were clean.  Please note this particular auction is for 1975 tubes - supposedly the best year, but note the seller advertises them as weak.  Thus the low price.

Steve was gracious enough to allow me to test both sets and both tested OK, but the second seller's tubes were definitely stronger.

I would recommend that you follow the second seller or contact them to see if they have NOS 1975s or 1974s.  I am using 1974s right now from the second seller and they are very good.

You could also source them stateside but I don't see them come up very often.  Typically I see them used.  

The key is to get Single wire getter, silver shield, Reflektor from 1974 or 1975.   Also note that there are more pairs available from the '80s but I have read that these are more middle of the road.  Also, they come in a Grey Sheild variety but these are also not as good.
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Reply #112 - 08/17/17 at 16:30:24
 
Thanks Palomino. I will follow the 2nd seller jetparts going forward.
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Reply #113 - 08/17/17 at 16:35:59
 
I have purchased (9) '75 Reflektor's (Holy Grail) from the second seller.  NOS tubes, testing strong, generally go for $189 from this seller.  When I purchased my first pair they went for $169.  My last set purchased went for the $189.  I can fully vouch for the second seller.  I had a set that came in with one tube cracked.  I sent an image of the damaged tube and one with similar specs was promptly sent out.  

They do take quite a while to arrive - so if you do order from this seller, the transit time is close to 30 days, like many other overseas sellers.  

I have four '75's in my ZMA, four in my Ultra, and one in my Taboo.  The tubes live up to their reputation.  But, stock being limited, I am eventually going to have to find a replacement. I should be good for at least 2-3 more years based on my listening habits.  

I also have four of its sibling tube, the '74 Reflektor.  I use two in my Ultra and have a spare on hand.  They too are great tubes.  I have rolled them in my Taboo, along with the '75's, and they have a similar sound signature, but would give the edge to the '75.  It just does a little better in bass extension, treble clarity and sound staging.  Can't go wrong with either though.
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Reply #114 - 08/17/17 at 16:41:04
 
Here is a very detailed, comprehensive review of these two Reflektor tubes, and many others, by a respected member of Head-Fi.  

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/6922-tube-review-17-top-6922-6n23p-e88cc-cca-730...
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Reply #115 - 08/17/17 at 16:42:10
 
Thanks Jeff. I am certainly going to try and get a pair and see how they fit into the rest of my NOS Platinum pecking order of tubes.
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Reply #116 - 08/17/17 at 16:48:21
 
It has been while so I went back in to double check my 75 purchases and I did actually get a pair from the first seller as well.  I can't recall box/no box or the condition of the pins, but I have that pair in use at the moment and they have not failed or caused any audible issues.  Performance wise, they are on par with those purchased fro Jet Parts (2nd seller).
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