Smeggy

I'll double check later to see what I can find, however dust still wouldn't cause the driver assembly to sound like it's rattling about in it's housing And no, these drivers are kept well away from the woodchipper

I don't know, but it's a great name I read something about their amps a while ago but can't remember much about it.

Also, it's making occasional static-like crackles with the volume down and no music playing via a Big Joe amp and SRD-7 Mk2.

Damned if I can figure out what it is, it sounds like a substantial piece of something in there but there's no imbalance and it still sounds great but now with added crackling and whistles. Oh well, I'll take a wait and see stance and hope it doesn't fail completely. Those drivers are expensive when you're broke!

This isn't some dust, this is some of the insides actually rattling about. Imagine if one of the stator plates was a bit lose, that's what it sounds like. It actually rattles if you give it a little shake or a tap with a finger.

The cups will be just fine with a KSC-75 transplant

Woe is me. I think one of my pro drivers is going on the fritz. I heard some static type crackling noised and some discharge sounds (like something was deflating) and the driver now audibly rattles if tapped or shaken. I think something inside has come loose. It still plays and sounds pretty much like the other one though it fart crackles more now with varying air pressure than before. I think my new Stax Smegma will be short lived...

Nice rack indeed Steve, build one like that and your business would increase tenfold.

Ah, that's better, now it looks the part. Hangers always look better with their intended cargo. Nice!

I'm sat here in purgatory with 'last restaurant standing' on the telly. Ugh, I hate fucking stupid game shows!!

Thanks Steve. Coming from you that's a great compliment.

I haven't had/heard the SRM-1 mkII but by all accounts it's a fine amp. I certainly wouldn't kick it out of bed. If you get an SR-Lambda with it they should make a fine combination. Mine sound great from a transformer and I'd hazard a guess the amp will perform at least as well and better in some respects. I'd have bought one myself except that they always ended up costing more than I could spend. If you can grab one for a sane price I don't see you losing in any way. Even if you hated it you can easily recoup your cost.

Hmmm, that thing would look even more awesome with a custom spray job. Shame I'll never get to hear it but damn, it's nice to look at.

I wanna see fones hanging off it.

Can never have too many new Staxies

thanks everyone! Heh, these are only the second and third cups I've ever made so I'm still very new at this and not particularly good at matching pairs. I turned the ply driver mounting boards and when it's all where I want it I'll glue it all together. The grill/felt is held with silicone as a softer damping mount. the drivers will be epoxy glued and the base/cups will be woodglued. I did get a set of the SFI drivers and they're waiting their turn in the shop. I still have to do the Gammas and Lambdas. All woody all the time It's fun as hell doing it, even though I end up with numerous cuts, burns and aches.

Wire bin, wool felt and a piece of wood. All the ingredients for a nice woody!

Ok, couldn't resist making a better set as the rosewood is a bit coarse and I wasn't happy with the shape and rear opening. I set off to woodcraft and got some nice Madrona, a Staples wire bin and some wool felt from the local craft store and set to it. I'll get it all fitted tomorrow with cable holes etc. Sounds wonderful.

It's also an age thing. As a youngster I would regularly go for weeks on end with no sleep. These days if I'm not in bed by 8pm with a warm cocoa and hot water bottle I'm trashed for the next month.

Your circle cutter tech skills are indeed great!

Too many deadlines here, no spare time, no money and all the other excuses I can't think of right now.

those last seven cans might decide for you

Sausage rolls and mince & onion pies. Mmmmmm

Man, all this Stax talk is making me want to buy a set. Erm, wait...