New to me PL400

[laatsch55]

Check.....

 

[oblivion321]

Since I'm going to replace the driver board eventually with the WO I'm trying to get everything else in order first and enjoy this in the process.. Are the supply caps next on my list? Should I replace the BR at the same time?

 

[laatsch55]

Yep, and yep....

 

[oblivion321]

Yep, and yep....

Any suggestions on a rectifier to order? And is bigger going to be better as far as the white oak cap kits?

 

[oblivion321]

Sorry about all my quick questions. I'm really trying to divide my time and most of it going towards learning my new machine at work right now. The hands on "professional" training has taught me how to produce parts properly like a snail and time for naps in between. I produce good parts at maximum speed. Sucks training yourself, but benefits in the long run.

 

[Gepetto]

Sorry about all my quick questions. I'm really trying to divide my time and most of it going towards learning my new machine at work right now. The hands on "professional" training has taught me how to produce parts properly like a snail and time for naps in between. I produce good parts at maximum speed. Sucks training yourself, but benefits in the long run.

905-KBPC5006T

 

[oblivion321]

905-KBPC5006T

Does Mouser carry that, or can I order it from you when I order the cap assembly?

 

[oblivion321]

Found it. Was hoping to combine shipping charges if you had it.

 

[Gepetto]

Found it. Was hoping to combine shipping charges if you had it.

Yes we have this too...along with the snubber caps that should be applied to the bridge rectifier.

 

[oblivion321]

I ordered my caps and rectifier from Joe. Probably get to install them net weekend or so. Oh, and don't tell the wife , but I just purchased a Carver C1 pre to further my addiction. Any opinions on how it'll mate with the 400? Was this a good choice? My play money is gone for the moment. Might be time to sell some junk.

 

[oblivion321]

Hoping I made a decent choice. Anyone here own one of these?

 

[laatsch55]

Never had the hood up on one....

 

[oblivion321]

I'm sure I'll recap it when it comes. Just wondering if they are decent sounding. Seems to be mixed reviews and opinions all over the web. Definitely looks like a solid unit.

 

[Northwinds]

I use a Carver C1 also, it shares duties with the Perreaux SA3 and Kenwood Basic C2. The C1 is a very good preamp and a great match for an Phase Linear amp, even by todays standards. I am sure you will enjoy it

 

[oblivion321]

Thanks Northwinds. I just couldn't help myself. Was completely an impulse buy. I was going to ask opinions here about preamps to mate, but just kind of grabbed it. It has to be better than the Kenwood kc-207 I'm using now.

 

[oblivion321]

Got her cranking Lamb of God( yup, I'm a metal head) through my MCS speakers right now. These things go pretty low, mids are real, and the highs sizzle in a good way. Underestimated to say the least. Gotta go get the spiedies off the grill and enjoy a beer. Oblivion321...

 

[laatsch55]

With the 400 driving them, through the C1??

 

[Northwinds]

MCS speakers? I would have blown them already LMAO!!! I think your leaving a lot of amp unused

 

[oblivion321]

MCS speakers? I would have blown them already LMAO!!! I think your leaving a lot of amp unused

Nope. The 8228 are are beasts. I have a rebuild thread on AK .(http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/mcs-683-8228.647262/ ) Massive drivers. Mcintosh used them also. A rare breed and so far have been up to the task, and then some. That is exactly why I like these speakers. They are so underestimated, and so hard to find. Glad you think it's funny, but my house is rattling and I can't sit in the same room for long when cranked up. Enjoy your CV's and I'll enjoy my MCS.

 

[laatsch55]

DUDE!!! Those magnets are HUGE!! How did the refoam go, I did not read through the whole thread, just curious...