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• If you drove the primary of the transformer direct - Des 01:35:09 07/22/12 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Don't forget the Dayton Wrights posted by drlowmu on July 21, 2012 at 19:03:31

  And had an Amp that could -you had sublime presentation hard to match today.
  
  Amps?--mine could ---bridged ER A75's
  
  Des
  

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• The problem is too many have been repaired over the years without the SF6, Sulfur hexafluoride gas. - cfb 19:13:47 07/21/12 (4)
  In Reply to: RE: Don't forget the Dayton Wrights posted by drlowmu on July 21, 2012 at 19:03:31

  Which was needed to prevent arching. However, one can still buy it at Specialty Gas suppliers.
  
  Such as;

  • http://www.concordegas.com/   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • Ah yes the Beeyootiful smell of SF6 in the morning Ha! nt - Des 01:31:11 07/22/12 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: The problem is too many have been repaired over the years without the SF6, Sulfur hexafluoride gas. posted by cfb on July 21, 2012 at 19:13:47

    nt
    
    Des
    

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    • The good doctor Cooledge - E-Stat 07:00:33 07/22/12 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: Ah yes the Beeyootiful smell of SF6 in the morning Ha! nt posted by Des on July 22, 2012 at 01:31:11

      aka JWC from the early days of The Absolute Sound used Dayton-Wrights. I once assisted in the replacement of a panel which necessitated breaching the outer diaphragm for access. Once the panel was replaced and the outer diaphragm patched, he had to re-pressurize the cabinet.
      
      SF6, like helium, is inert but heavier than air. Put some in a cup and it stays there. You can feel it by putting a finger in the cup. As a baritone for the Atlanta Symphony Chorus, he has a deep and powerful voice. He inhaled a big breath of it and started singing. It was like hearing Lurch at the Met! Very funny.
      
      However cranky they were, it was the Dayton-Wrights that converted me to a stat enthusiast long ago.
      

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      • Yep --Been there did that - Des 16:53:29 07/22/12 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: The good doctor Cooledge posted by E-Stat on July 22, 2012 at 07:00:33

        Yes I think JWC actually liked them
        
        I recall poking a knitting needle with non toxic Silicon blob on tip throughout the Mylar--
        
        to seal an arcing spot.
        
        Only delayed the inevitable though
        
        Certainly an enigma product--merely a pothole in the my Audio roadway.
        
        I actually bought one pair--but ending up owning 3 sets-freebies in leu of breakdowns-and tried
        
        a stacked pair.
        
        What the hell was I thinking!
        
        Des
        

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    • Supposedly, said with one's best Duvall imitation. ;-) - cfb 05:50:34 07/22/12 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Ah yes the Beeyootiful smell of SF6 in the morning Ha! nt posted by Des on July 22, 2012 at 01:31:11

      nt.
      

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