Posted by GlynnW (A) on April 26, 2007 at 16:16:40

I finally finished adding the extended kit to my Foreplay III and have added the Welborne remote control as well. I mentioned this remote earlier, but had no pictures, so this will be my first attempt to post a picture to this site. This volume control gives a lot more choices for volume level, particularly in the quieter regions, and also includes remote balance, my favorite toy. The only negative is that the volume starts at Zero whenever the control is turned off; however, it has a separate power supply and can be left on if desired, even while the Foreplay is off. And did I mention how great this unit sounds? It just has a few hours on the extended addition and already sounds stunning. (Oh yeah - the tube dampers are by nutube)

• Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures - terrywm 09:07:26 04/27/07 (2)
  In Reply to: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures posted by Glynn W on April 26, 2007 at 16:16:40:

  Nice work! It looks great!

  I am assembling an FPIII at the moment and have completed the option 1 remote kit by Welborne.
  I am new at this stuff and cannot figure out how to wire in the option 1 remote to the FPIII.

  Do you have any suggestions on how to connect?

  Thanks

  Terry
  
  
  

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  • Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures - Glynn W 10:26:23 04/27/07 (1)
    In Reply to: Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures posted by terrywm on April 27, 2007 at 09:07:26:

    I followed diagram on page 19 of Welborne's instructions. If you will complete the Foreplay as stock and then pull the 2 volume controls, replacing each wire with Welborne as you do it, it should be easy. If not, email me at glynnwilson@comcast.net and I will arrange to help you through it.
    
    

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    • Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures - terrywm 10:44:09 04/27/07 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures posted by Glynn W on April 27, 2007 at 10:26:23:

      Thanks Glynn.
      
      

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• Oh man, my FPIII is never going to make it off the bench... - caffeinator 08:06:38 04/27/07 (1)
  In Reply to: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures posted by Glynn W on April 26, 2007 at 16:16:40:

  Every time I think I'm almost done tweaking...another tweak comes along and I get to figuring again!

  Awesome job, and thanks for posting...this one really has me thinking.

  Btw, does that remote have a 'mute' function, or do you just have to turn it down and back up again? (okay...so I'm reeeeeeally lazy)
  
  

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  • Re: Oh man, my FPIII is never going to make it off the bench... - Glynn W 10:22:32 04/27/07 (0)
    In Reply to: Oh man, my FPIII is never going to make it off the bench... posted by caffeinator on April 27, 2007 at 08:06:38:

    Remote has volume, balance (a left - right toggle - easy to use) mute, input (if you choose that option) and power. Apparently the power switch can somehow be used to turn on the preamp, but I have no idea how - not important to ma at this time.
    
    

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• Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures - tsingle999 19:33:22 04/26/07 (1)
  In Reply to: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures posted by Glynn W on April 26, 2007 at 16:16:40:

  Boy that is a beautiful job! you have me interested in trying the remote volume! 1 question tho: what is it on top that u used to cover the holes there? it looks neat.
  
  

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  • Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures - Glynn W 20:30:33 04/26/07 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures posted by tsingle999 on April 26, 2007 at 19:33:22:

    Those are the volume up and down buttons so I can change the volume when standing by the preamp without trying to find the remote. Just a push button in each hole with a stainless steel washer around each to cover the small hole that orients the old volume controls.
    
    

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• Gorgeous ! S.E Michigan still claims you ! - Nutube 16:36:46 04/26/07 (0)
  In Reply to: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures posted by Glynn W on April 26, 2007 at 16:16:40:

  Great job. Tell us more about the remote....Left and Right independant ? Or one
  Cheers
  
  

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• Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures - Glynn W 16:19:44 04/26/07 (4)
  In Reply to: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures posted by Glynn W on April 26, 2007 at 16:16:40:

  

  And here is the underside - sorry my camera doesn't take good closeups. The Welborne unit fits easily and is simply suspended by the wiring. Infrared receiver on front of circuit board goes behind hole in base.
  
  

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  • Great job! - But you're missing something - Beltway Bandit 16:32:45 04/26/07 (3)
    In Reply to: Re: Extended Foreplay III w/remote - pictures posted by Glynn W on April 26, 2007 at 16:19:44:

    The picture of your underside says you're missing the latest tweak from Doc. and Paul. The power regulator board is now suggested to have bypass caps across two resistors. Check the posts here on the newsgroup for a post from doc. regarding this.

    Nice job on the remote control.
    
    When you find your foot tapping to the music you've found your perfect system.
    
    

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    • Bypass cap mod - Glynn W 16:37:28 04/26/07 (2)
      In Reply to: Great job! - But you're missing something posted by Beltway Bandit on April 26, 2007 at 16:32:45:

      Did it and couldn't here a difference so I removed them. This preamp is so quiet in my system that you need to get an inch or so off one of the Straight 8's woofers to hear any hum. None audible at 6 inches. Good enuff for me.
      Thanks
      
      

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      • Re: Bypass cap mod - Beltway Bandit 17:52:36 04/26/07 (1)
        In Reply to: Bypass cap mod posted by Glynn W on April 26, 2007 at 16:37:28:

        Ahhh - Now I have reason to be jealous... straight 8's....

        DAM YOU!!!

        Would love to hear a pair some day.

        Cheers,
        When you find your foot tapping to the music you've found your perfect system.
        
        

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        • Re: Bypass cap mod - 2wo 21:28:08 04/27/07 (0)
          In Reply to: Re: Bypass cap mod posted by Beltway Bandit on April 26, 2007 at 17:52:36:

          Hey, I have a pair up here near Philly. I will host a Bottleneck meet one day. Till then if you find yourself up this way drop me a line…John
          
          

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