I'm at a crossroads right now since I'm getting ready to start dicking with some of these Clair 700 II's. As much as I'd love to WOPL them (I still may do a few), I am concerned about keeping some of them original or nearly original. I know there are proponents for both sides and I am in agreement on all the arguments so I am asking for input on the upgrade of the PL-36 boards (I see the kits for caps and diodes on the bay). What is needed to get these boards up to todays standards. I don't want to have to do any crazy shit to get them to operate correctly after changing out components so keep ideas to replacement of stock components. I'm also looking for ideas on the backplanes. I have a stock of the MJ21195/96's and Sil Pads, so I'd like to keep using those. Also is there a benefit to putting the 15,000 uf Bulk caps in these. Will I create issues by putting in bigger caps and bridge rectumfiers. Ed gave me ALOT of info on the series II amps and I should have recorded it. I have CSR (Can't Remember Shit), so maybe we can capture the necessary things here. Sanding and painting the top and bottom covers is a must as is replacing any corroded hardware. I'll come up with a checklist/traveler for each amp of the necessary items and use that as a guide. I am going to start with a consecutive serial numbered set when I get back from vacation/working on the house in Arizona. I'm leaving Friday morning. So, IDEAS??? Remember, these are full comps already.
1. PL 36 rework
2. Original Backplane rework
3. Output Trans. Ideas
4. Bulk caps to 15,000 uf/160volt ????
5. wiring issues or rewiring?
I'm not trying to be rude but can we keep the riff-raff sidetracking to a minimum? It's hard to glean info out of 600 pages of me being a knucklehead and you guys egging me on
1. PL 36 rework
2. Original Backplane rework
3. Output Trans. Ideas
4. Bulk caps to 15,000 uf/160volt ????
5. wiring issues or rewiring?
I'm not trying to be rude but can we keep the riff-raff sidetracking to a minimum? It's hard to glean info out of 600 pages of me being a knucklehead and you guys egging me on