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Title: Qguy's 2.1 - 2 channel setup
Post by: qguy on Feb 18, 2012 at 12:36 PM: (https://i.imgur.com/lKu8GVZ.jpeg)

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Pandemic Build

DIY PB3000 clone

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2746346&d=1592742055)

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2746342&d=1592742050)

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Mar 2020 Building the BEAST - https://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,157389.msg2714224.html#msg2714224 (https://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,157389.msg2714224.html#msg2714224)

July 2018 Update
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Some changes....

Pioneer SX-1250 serving HT and Audio duties,

Audio
Alon Model IV and Rythmik F15 (Both are sealed systems)

HT
JBL L112 and Klipsch SW112 (Both are ported systems)

No Filters, Both speakers are run full range

This is the best setup I have ever had, I always struggled with using one sub for Audio and HT. Audio, lower crossover point vs HT's higher crossover point. Using 2 different sets of speakers for Audio and HT, I no longer have to fiddle with the sub setting. I also enjoy the added benefit of using a ported sub for HT and Sealed for Audio.

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Para iwas sa Alikabok

March 2014

Glass covers for my SX-1980 :)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/IMG_7479.jpg)

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With the SX-1050
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/IMG_7483.jpg)May 2012 Update.

I got this unit last April, it WAS dead, no relay click, no sound no anything :(
Operating on the 270 watt per channel beast >:D
Rebuilding the Power Supply Regulator Board

BEFORE

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5934_zpsf02ffee0.jpg)

AFTER

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_6085_zps7f2d56b7.jpg)

Tone (Bass and treble) Board

Before

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_6086_zps532c89dd.jpg)

AFTER

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_6097_zps1a45450e.jpg)

April 2013 update

took some rush photos, hirap iposing at ilipat lipat

My 78 lbs monster...

1979 Pioneer SX-1980

270 WPC @ 8 ohms

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5924_zpsc1e678a5.jpg)

With my 1976 SX-1050 120 WPC
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5922_zps2b32f19f.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5917_zpsa19cf385.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5918_zps8e6b4329.jpg?t=1365316809)

How does it sound.... its very quiet :-), the relay does not click, hehehe I still need to look at the power supply section.

February 2013 Update

Finally decided to join the bandwagon and added a Sony 46 inch LCD screen to my 2."1" Audio Setup

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(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/fullshot_zpsf11a6f3b.jpg)

1976 Pioneer SX-1050 Receiver
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/sx1050_zps10e49072.jpg)

Rythmik F15 sealed subwoofer
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5357_zps468615d1.jpg)

Usher X-719
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5358_zps60b24d54.jpg)

My favorite part of the cabinet, Volume control knobs for cabinet handles
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Added August 2012Pioneer SX1050, circa 1976. 120 WPC ;D

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/img_4062.jpg)

"Nude' photos on page 2

Added July 2012

Onkyo Integrated Amplifier solid state, about 65 watts
Infinity RS 4001 (1989 Model), three way with 8 inch woofer

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4034.jpg)

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ONE amp, ONE sub, ONE pair speaker and ONE source

August 2011

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/audio.jpg)

Speakers :Usher X-719 on DIY 120 Lb stands
Subwoofer : Rythmik F15 kit version
Amplifier : Cayin A-70T, 30 WPC Class A, KT88
Speaker Cables : Xindak SC-01b, 12g Bi-wire.
RCA Cables : DIY Kimber cables

Behind the scenes..actually inside the amp stand
Usb Hub
1 Tb, hard drive
1500 Automatic Voltage Regulator

Source : Acer Netbook into a PHP 150 USB Hub then into a PHP 1500 Behringer UCA202 DAC
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: defcon3 on Feb 18, 2012 at 12:38 PM: youre the ONE...........congrats sir, ok set up nu sir! :) :) :)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: audiojunkie on Feb 18, 2012 at 12:50 PM: Congrats sir Qguy for the Very Neat "One" setup! :o

You're really " The ONE " !!!... :)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Superman on Feb 18, 2012 at 01:01 PM: Congratulations Benjamin!
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: dieselsy on Feb 18, 2012 at 02:25 PM: Nice and neat set up.. Congrats :)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Digities on Feb 18, 2012 at 05:48 PM: nice and neat :).
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Feb 18, 2012 at 06:31 PM: Congrats!!!

Ikaw na!

Ang "The One". ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: edzpen2022 on Feb 18, 2012 at 07:29 PM: Etong setup ang gusto ko...para sa mga pinanganak na semi-hearing impaired, yep, my right ear is deaf. It's been like that since i was born, but i love music very much, i even play the guitar.

Hope to be able to save up and build one of these.

Nice setup sir...you're the ONE!!
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: james16 on Feb 18, 2012 at 09:17 PM: Congrats sir! ;D awesome set-up
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: nbc on Feb 18, 2012 at 09:50 PM: Miss you, Benj... ::)

nbc
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: blue_123 on Feb 18, 2012 at 10:50 PM: Ikaw pala magtuturo sakin sa source :D congrats nice and simple.
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Feb 19, 2012 at 08:08 AM: I just use iTunes and the netbook with a 5 meter USB cable into the DAC..solved na ako

How is the speaker project ? tapos na ba ?

Quote from: blue_123 on Feb 18, 2012 at 10:50 PM
Ikaw pala magtuturo sakin sa source :D congrats nice and simple.
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: anchit on Feb 19, 2012 at 08:41 AM: you already!!! ( ikaw na!)

very neat sir!:)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: redstarrising on Feb 19, 2012 at 09:06 AM: Nice gear all in the TOP of heavy stand. :D :D

Congrats!!
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Feb 19, 2012 at 09:35 AM: thanks for all the comments...

actually i was thinking of changing the stands to something like this

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/audiostand.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Feb 19, 2012 at 12:28 PM: Quote from: qguy on Feb 19, 2012 at 08:08 AM
I just use iTunes and the netbook with a 5 meter USB cable into the DAC..solved na ako

How is the speaker project ? tapos na ba ?

Have you tried a shorter run usb cable? Saem SQ din or improvement?
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Pau_D_Mann on Feb 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM: Nice and Simple.....Astig!... :)

Congratz Sir....

Cheers!... :)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: tein on Feb 19, 2012 at 01:45 PM: Nice audio setup sir!
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Feb 19, 2012 at 02:22 PM: have not tried a shorter cable. My listening chair is far from the amp

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Feb 19, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Have you tried a shorter run usb cable? Saem SQ din or improvement?
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Feb 19, 2012 at 06:23 PM: Quote from: qguy on Feb 19, 2012 at 02:22 PM
have not tried a shorter cable. My listening chair is far from the amp

May remote app for netbook. ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: anchit on Feb 19, 2012 at 06:48 PM: sir yan talaga ang position ng speakers when you listen to them o.inilalayo mo sa wall?
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Feb 19, 2012 at 06:50 PM: mas ok netbook, i can browse pinoydvd.com. may lag din pag android phone

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Feb 19, 2012 at 06:23 PM
May remote app for netbook. ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Feb 19, 2012 at 06:53 PM: for several months na , i dont bother with pulling the speakers out, although mas maganda yung image when its far from the walls. Right now mas na enjoy ko yung "music" rather than concentrating on the image, most of the time nga nasa tabi ako ng sub, i am not even facing the speakers ;D

Quote from: anchit on Feb 19, 2012 at 06:48 PM
sir yan talaga ang position ng speakers when you listen to them o.inilalayo mo sa wall?
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: at_sunset_blvd on Feb 19, 2012 at 07:41 PM: Simplicity says it all, the result very neat & elegant ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Digities on Feb 21, 2012 at 05:13 AM: Quote from: qguy on Feb 19, 2012 at 06:53 PM
for several months na , i dont bother with pulling the speakers out, although mas maganda yung image when its far from the walls. Right now mas na enjoy ko yung "music" rather than concentrating on the image, most of the time nga nasa tabi ako ng sub, i am not even facing the speakers ;D

hehe. me, my positioning for the speakers is 3 feet from the back wall and i can surf pdvd and fb while listening. :)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: [r0n1n] on Feb 21, 2012 at 08:59 AM: Congrats sir! noob question, pano naka integrate yung F15?
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Feb 21, 2012 at 12:10 PM: Integration was pretty much done by ear, I just set the settings to a max of extension 50 hz, high damping and 14 hz extension. Then I just played with the fine crossover knob (I guess I am set at 35-40 hz). I did not use the PEQ, as I was already happy with the results that I was getting.

if you meant how it was connected, then its connected by speaker cable

Quote from: r0n1n on Feb 21, 2012 at 08:59 AM
Congrats sir! noob question, pano naka integrate yung F15?
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: [r0n1n] on Feb 21, 2012 at 06:54 PM: Quote from: qguy on Feb 21, 2012 at 12:10 PM
if you meant how it was connected, then its connected by speaker cable

Yes sir i mean yung connection. Wala ata sub preout yung amp, so from amp to sub's line level input then line level out to speakers tama po ba ??? ???
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Feb 21, 2012 at 08:05 PM: Speaker output from amp using speaker wire to speaker inputs ng subwoofer, basically you connect the subwoofer like a regular speaker. Then connect another set of speaker wire to your amp going to your "front/main" speakers.

Quote from: r0n1n on Feb 21, 2012 at 06:54 PM
Yes sir i mean yung connection. Wala ata sub preout yung amp, so from amp to sub's line level input then line level out to speakers tama po ba ??? ???
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: forseti on Feb 21, 2012 at 08:37 PM: Superb! :)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Digities on Mar 12, 2012 at 06:02 AM: hey Q, how big is the room ? (just curious as i plan to move to a smaller place).
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: deo on Mar 12, 2012 at 03:26 PM: Nice Gears! :) congrats!
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: jjlovemusic on Mar 12, 2012 at 03:34 PM: amazing!!! :o
you're the man! este the one man! or the one! ;D
basta yun na yun sir! :D
congrats sir! keep it coming! ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: puffalan84 on Mar 12, 2012 at 04:20 PM: wow, very neat.. congrats sir..
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Courage on Mar 12, 2012 at 04:44 PM: Panalo sir qguy... very very nice.. :)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Mar 12, 2012 at 06:02 PM: The room is around 10 x 20 feet.

Quote from: lesleyc on Mar 12, 2012 at 06:02 AM
hey Q, how big is the room ? (just curious as i plan to move to a smaller place).
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: Digities on Mar 13, 2012 at 04:15 AM: thanks !
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: praktikal on Mar 14, 2012 at 09:39 AM: Neat! :o

No plan for acoustic treatment?
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Mar 14, 2012 at 09:59 AM: Not for now... happy camper for the last several months, no itches to upgrade the SQ, the last upgrade was a netbook and dac and this was done out of convenience.

Quote from: praktikal on Mar 14, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Neat! :o

No plan for acoustic treatment?
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: JojoD818 on Mar 14, 2012 at 10:57 AM: happiness level!

congrats! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup (2 channel)
Post by: qguy on Jun 15, 2012 at 07:54 PM: Just noticed after almost a year may blue glow na yung Gold Lion KT88 ko...nung bago wala ???

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Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its THE
Post by: qguy on Jul 19, 2012 at 07:30 PM: Added July 2012

Onkyo Integrated Amplifier solid state, about 65 watts
Infinity RS 4001 (1989 Model), three way with 8 inch woofer

When I got this the infinity, it was in poor shape, tweeter was not working, Enclosure was water damaged and the enclosure was really realy dirty. I almost walked away from purchase, but I said to myself, i traveled about an hour and half to get here might as well get it, when i got home and saw all the damage parts, somehow I got buyers remorse, as it needed a lot of work.... well it paid off... the Solid state Onkyo paired with Infinity was bright, forward and in your face which is a total opposite to the tubed Cayin and Usher combo, basically I get to enjoy a wider variety of music due to the oppsing characters of each combo ...

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4034.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4038.jpg)

before and after shots

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4022.jpg)

still needs masilya, mahirap pala habulin yung color hehehe naka apat na attemp to get the color right
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4026.jpg)

Light oak and special edition "Dark Oak"
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4025.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jul 19, 2012 at 08:55 PM: Congrats! Likewise, I'm torn between S/S class D and tube. :D Both have different characters for different types of music.

Btw, instead of matching the color with the same color ng masilya, you can also try a contrasting color for your masilya.
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: james16 on Jul 19, 2012 at 09:22 PM: congrats at ganda ng set up :)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: qguy on Jul 20, 2012 at 04:28 AM: Thanks, I thought about using black putty, but since not all edges have a problem it would not be balanced, over the weekend, I may just go to a paint specialist and have my putty done there

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Jul 19, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Btw, instead of matching the color with the same color ng masilya, you can also try a contrasting color for your masilya.
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: audiojunkie on Jul 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM: Congrats Sir on your New Combi Setup... :o
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: blue_123 on Jul 20, 2012 at 01:56 PM: Congrats Bengie! Ok SS new flavor naman, by the way I'm using the interconnects that you lent me, mas bumagay sa setup ko :). Tagal sa sakin to. :D
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: Billabong on Jul 20, 2012 at 03:14 PM: Nice! Congrats! ;)

Try mo din i-partner yung Onkyo amp with the Usher and the Cayin tube amp with the Infinity and see how it will sound. ;D
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: qguy on Jul 20, 2012 at 05:39 PM: return mo pag sawa ka na ;D wala pa naman akong use sa kanya ...

Quote from: blue_123 on Jul 20, 2012 at 01:56 PM
Congrats Bengie! Ok SS new flavor naman, by the way I'm using the interconnects that you lent me, mas bumagay sa setup ko :). Tagal sa sakin to. :D
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: qguy on Jul 20, 2012 at 05:48 PM: thanks

Will do that. pero pinagsasawan ko muna yung current setup

Quote from: Billabong on Jul 20, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Nice! Congrats! ;)

Try mo din i-partner yung Onkyo amp with the Usher and the Cayin tube amp with the Infinity and see how it will sound. ;D
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: TeeGoY on Jul 24, 2012 at 08:42 PM: Very nice set up, sir! :)
Title: Re: Qguy's the ONE Setup , now its the TWO (tube and SS)
Post by: qguy on Aug 22, 2012 at 07:24 PM: Ang bagong flavor of the month Vintage Pioneer Receiver
Pioneer SX1050

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4053.jpg)

Nude with CD for size comparison
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4046.jpg)

With about 20 minutes cleaning :-) , I dare not touch the circuits

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4049.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4048.jpg)

With the rest of the family

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(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4064.jpg)

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Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Solid state and Modern tube
Post by: james16 on Aug 22, 2012 at 10:38 PM: definitely enjoy yan set-up nyo sir :)
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Solid state and Modern tube
Post by: qguy on Aug 24, 2012 at 06:58 PM: ngayon may problema.. minsan di ko alam kung anong amp and speaker combo ang gagamitin ko. sa ngayon its just 2 systems as I can not mix and match as the speaker terminations are different for each amp, gusto ko ma try yung Usher sa pioneer as i have not used the Usher in a high powered amp ever...hehehe

Quote from: james16 on Aug 22, 2012 at 10:38 PM
definitely enjoy yan set-up nyo sir :)
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Solid state and Modern tube
Post by: qguy on Aug 24, 2012 at 08:04 PM: FM night...

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_4066.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Solid state and Modern tube
Post by: james16 on Aug 24, 2012 at 09:31 PM: Quote from: qguy on Aug 24, 2012 at 06:58 PM
ngayon may problema.. minsan di ko alam kung anong amp and speaker combo ang gagamitin ko. sa ngayon its just 2 systems as I can not mix and match as the speaker terminations are different for each amp, gusto ko ma try yung Usher sa pioneer as i have not used the Usher in a high powered amp ever...hehehe

im sure na magandang combo din yan :) that's a good problem to have, may choices ka :)
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Solid state and Modern tube
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Aug 25, 2012 at 10:40 PM: Quote from: qguy on Aug 24, 2012 at 06:58 PM
ngayon may problema.. minsan di ko alam kung anong amp and speaker combo ang gagamitin ko. sa ngayon its just 2 systems as I can not mix and match as the speaker terminations are different for each amp, gusto ko ma try yung Usher sa pioneer as i have not used the Usher in a high powered amp ever...hehehe

Nakow. Ibang level yan. ;D Ushers and SFs deserves very powerful amps. Once tried, there's no going back. ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Solid state and Modern tube
Post by: banesto on Oct 09, 2012 at 06:51 PM: Parehas lang tau bro. Benjie, audio lang ako mahilig. My sansui alpha 907 & Pioneer m-72 Pioneer c-72 pre power combo sabay kong ginagamit sa one pair of b&w 602 s3 spkr ko.
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Solid state and Modern tube
Post by: qguy on Oct 10, 2012 at 09:14 AM: Actually mahilig din ako sa HT, Yung screen size ko is about 50 feet diagonal. I just need to pay 200 to 300 once a week to watch movies. :-). Katabi ko lang kasi yung mga Movie Houses.

Seriously may "HT setup" din ako, pero 2.1 channel lang, HK DVD player , Pioneer amp, Pioneer speakers with JBL subwoofer, but their seldom used for movies, its being used daily by my wife for her aerobic exercise.

Quote from: banesto on Oct 09, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Parehas lang tau bro. Benjie, audio lang ako mahilig. My sansui alpha 907 & Pioneer m-72 Pioneer c-72 pre power combo sabay kong ginagamit sa one pair of b&w 602 s3 spkr ko.
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Solid state and Modern tube
Post by: qguy on Oct 10, 2012 at 09:25 AM: How were you able to control the gain ng different amps feeding the tweeter and woofer, did you use an electronic crossover ?

Planning to do the same to my Usher X-719, SX1050 (120 watts/ch solid state) for the woofer and Cayin A-70T (30 watts/Ch Tube class A) for the tweets.

Quote from: banesto on Oct 09, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Parehas lang tau bro. Benjie, audio lang ako mahilig. My sansui alpha 907 & Pioneer m-72 Pioneer c-72 pre power combo sabay kong ginagamit sa one pair of b&w 602 s3 spkr ko.
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Solid state and Modern tube
Post by: banesto on Oct 10, 2012 at 01:48 PM: Sabay lang clang naka set up bale 2 spkr cable ko, one is for a907, another one is for m72+c72 amp. pinagpapalit palit ko lang cla sa isang spkr. hindi ko cla pinapatugtog ng sabay.
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Pioneer SX1050 and Cayin A-70T tube
Post by: audiojunkie on Jan 01, 2013 at 12:49 AM: (http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/NY-2013_zps72bb20f2.gif)

...& More Gears to Come....!
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Pioneer SX1050 and Cayin A-70T tube
Post by: raider125jeigh on Jan 02, 2013 at 08:51 AM: happy new year brader......
Title: Re: Qguy's Vintage Pioneer SX1050 and Cayin A-70T tube
Post by: qguy on Jan 08, 2013 at 08:18 PM: Thanks

Quote from: raider125jeigh on Jan 02, 2013 at 08:51 AM
happy new year brader......
Title: Re: Qguy's Rythmik, Usher, Vintage Pioneer and Cayin A-70T tube
Post by: raider125jeigh on Jan 09, 2013 at 11:59 AM: Quote from: qguy on Jan 08, 2013 at 08:18 PM
Thanks

anung bagong hakot mo dyan..? for sure meron kang xmas and new year gift sayo? hehe
pm kita kapag magpapaservice ako ng vintage amp ko
ung mga caps na need ireplace baka alam mo kung saan meron OEM/ORIG just in case...
wala kabang binalatan na vintage amp lately?
Title: Re: Qguy's Rythmik, Usher, Vintage Pioneer and Cayin A-70T tube
Post by: qguy on Jan 09, 2013 at 12:15 PM: No additional gears for the season, but planning on adding a LCD tv to the mix, para experience ko naman ang HT, sayang yung 15 inch na subwoofer hehehe

Wala pa akong makitang vintage amp lately na type ko restore, hirap maghanap.

The capacitors I get from Watson sa may Raon, mostly Nichicon and Rubycon, you just need to tell them to give you those brands
Title: Re: Qguy's Rythmik, Usher, Vintage Pioneer and Cayin A-70T tube
Post by: raider125jeigh on Jan 09, 2013 at 12:17 PM: Quote from: qguy on Jan 09, 2013 at 12:15 PM
No additional gears for the season, but planning on adding a LCD tv to the mix, para experience ko naman ang HT, sayang yung 15 inch na subwoofer hehehe

Wala pa akong makitang vintage amp lately na type ko restore, hirap maghanap.

The capacitors I get from Watson sa may Raon, mostly Nichicon and Rubycon, you just need to tell them to give you those brands
brader nakasale pa din ata LIS sa mga 40inch
ilang inch ba need mo?
Title: Re: Qguy's Rythmik, Usher, Vintage Pioneer and Cayin A-70T tube
Post by: qguy on Jan 09, 2013 at 12:26 PM: Automatic center lang ako pwede bumili, may partnership employer ko with Automatic center, so far Sony KLV 40BX450 is my choice at 27K, may Samsung na plasma na larger and cheaper pero mas mas detailed yung Sony

Quote from: raider125jeigh on Jan 09, 2013 at 12:17 PM
brader nakasale pa din ata LIS sa mga 40inch
ilang inch ba need mo?
Title: Re: Qguy's Rythmik, Usher, Vintage Pioneer and Cayin A-70T tube
Post by: james16 on Jan 12, 2013 at 01:11 AM: Good luck sa purchase sir
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT
Post by: qguy on Feb 18, 2013 at 01:16 PM: February 2013 Update

Finally decided to join the bandwagon and added a Sony 46 inch LCD screen to my 2."1" Audio Setup

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/nude1_zps1cf226a5.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/fullshot_zpsf11a6f3b.jpg)

1976 Pioneer SX-1050 Receiver
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/sx1050_zps10e49072.jpg)

Rythmik F15 sealed subwoofer
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5357_zps468615d1.jpg)

Usher X-719
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5358_zps60b24d54.jpg)

My favorite part of the cabinet, Volume control knobs for cabinet handles
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5364_zps76bfde56.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: Nicadraus on Feb 18, 2013 at 01:57 PM: Nice 2.1 set up sir. But it looks like a center speaker, a pair of surround speakers and an AV receiver will be seen in this thread soon. ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: qguy on Feb 19, 2013 at 05:49 PM: thanks

I doubt it, ok na ako sa 2 channel basta may bass :-)

Quote from: Nicadraus on Feb 18, 2013 at 01:57 PM
Nice 2.1 set up sir. But it looks like a center speaker, a pair of surround speakers and an AV receiver will be seen in this thread soon. ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Feb 19, 2013 at 08:29 PM: Quote from: qguy on Feb 19, 2013 at 05:49 PM
thanks

I doubt it, ok na ako sa 2 channel basta may bass :-)

For now. ;D It's a process. ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: qguy on Feb 19, 2013 at 09:30 PM: hahaha dahan dahan ba ang kulam hehehe

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Feb 19, 2013 at 08:29 PM
For now. ;D It's a process. ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: raider125jeigh on Feb 19, 2013 at 10:38 PM: Haha.... Ganda... Ayaw ba kasi maght hehe sarap ht tapos 2 audiosetup mo hehe
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: qguy on Feb 22, 2013 at 05:46 AM: thanks for the comments.

Actually I have 5.1 na HTIB, which I just use as a 2 channel setup for watching mga series and regular programs
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: audiojunkie on Feb 22, 2013 at 06:36 AM: Quote from: qguy on Feb 22, 2013 at 05:46 AM
thanks for the comments.

Actually I have 5.1 na HTIB, which I just use as a 2 channel setup for watching mga series and regular programs

used to have complete HT but found it to enjoy best at dedicated HT room. HTIB is enough to fill our room to experience cinema like enviroment. :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: ATJr. on Feb 22, 2013 at 07:05 AM: nice setup qguy.....i am a fan of the 2.1 system....my altec lansing acs-33 still works after over 12 years....
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: sientobente on Feb 23, 2013 at 02:22 PM: i agree, volume knob handles are just too awesome! O0 congrats master! 8)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Audio and HT setup
Post by: qguy on Apr 07, 2013 at 03:04 PM: My 78 lbs monster...

1979 Pioneer SX-1980
270 WPC :o
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5924_zpsc1e678a5.jpg)

With my 1976 SX-1050 120 WPC
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5922_zps2b32f19f.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5917_zpsa19cf385.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5918_zps8e6b4329.jpg?t=1365316809)

How does it sound.... its very quiet :-), the relay does not click, hehehe I still need to look at the power supply section.
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Apr 07, 2013 at 03:27 PM: Congrats on your new silent amp. ;D I'm hoping umingay and mag-make music yan. Sana relay lang.
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: gamersdotcom88 on Apr 07, 2013 at 03:31 PM: Huwaww ... What a nice Pioneer Vintage Receiver there bro.. Nice Catch.
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: synchro_01 on Apr 07, 2013 at 04:19 PM: Wow monster amp...270/channel...congratulations bro
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: ATJr. on Apr 07, 2013 at 05:13 PM: you can try the output offset adjustment pots on the power amp boards, if you can get to adjust them at less than +-100mV, the relay will click....
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: markcrenz on Apr 07, 2013 at 05:14 PM: Quote from: qguy on Apr 07, 2013 at 03:04 PM
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5918_zps8e6b4329.jpg?t=1365316809)

How does it sound.... its very quiet :-), the relay does not click, hehehe I still need to look at the power supply section.

quiet, open and airy... my kind of amp! ;D

great catch bro! good luck on the rebuild!
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: qguy on Apr 07, 2013 at 05:23 PM: Thanks for the Tip. I read about that, I will be downloading the service manual and maybe do it after a couple of days, pag di na ngalay ang arms ko

Quote from: TonyT on Apr 07, 2013 at 05:13 PM
you can try the output offset adjustment pots on the power amp boards, if you can get to adjust them at less than +-100mV, the relay will click....
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: amateur37 on Apr 07, 2013 at 05:34 PM: WOW may bago ka nang Baby, Monster >:D nga lang hehehe, Congrats sana mag ingay na yan :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: blue_123 on Apr 07, 2013 at 05:43 PM: That's one big amp, Nice one :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: ATJr. on Apr 07, 2013 at 05:51 PM: link.....http://www.hifiengine.com/library/pioneer/sx-1980.shtml

Quote from: qguy on Apr 07, 2013 at 05:23 PM
Thanks for the Tip. I read about that, I will be downloading the service manual and maybe do it after a couple of days, pag di na ngalay ang arms ko
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: qguy on Apr 07, 2013 at 07:01 PM: Pag umandar na ito.. pwede ko na palang bi-amp yung Usher ko

270 watts sa woofer
120 watts sa tweeter

bwahahahaha
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: synchro_01 on Apr 07, 2013 at 07:14 PM: Quote from: qguy on Apr 07, 2013 at 07:01 PM
Pag umandar na ito.. pwede ko na palang bi-amp yung Usher ko

270 watts sa woofer
120 watts sa tweeter

bwahahahaha

Kaya yan sir. Iba ang delivery ng speaker pag ang limit eh mechanical na and not the amp power. Like what they say when over amplified..every ounce is squeezed to the last drop. Ingat lang sa volume control. Kaput yang tweeter agad pag nasobrahan.
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: endrik35 on Apr 07, 2013 at 10:14 PM: My dream receiver, sx-1980, one of the best if not the best! Congrats bro! ;)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: defcon3 on Apr 07, 2013 at 11:49 PM: nakapost na pala sa thread mo din....270watter pala yan per channel, i thought less than 200...but happy that you got it.... :)

review na lang bro after you revive it back to life.....big C again as in congratulations.... :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: dodie on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:13 AM: Quote from: defcon3 on Apr 07, 2013 at 11:49 PM
nakapost na pala sa thread mo din....270watter pala yan per channel, i thought less than 200...but happy that you got it.... :)

review na lang bro after you revive it back to life.....big C again as in congratulations.... :)

eto na ba yun boss darws? kinuha na ni bossing Q? :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: defcon3 on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:29 AM: Quote from: dodie on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:13 AM
eto na ba yun boss darws? kinuha na ni bossing Q? :)

yes king doods.....di makatulog sa gabi sa kakaisip....hehehe.....laki ng headroom,270/channel......
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: qguy on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:31 AM: Quote from: defcon3 on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:29 AM
di makatulog sa gabi sa kakaisip....hehehe.....laki ng headroom,270/channel......

hahaha

Thanks again sa tip !!!
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: jjlovemusic on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:38 AM: Quote from: endrik35 on Apr 07, 2013 at 10:14 PM
My dream receiver, sx-1980, one of the best if not the best! Congrats bro! ;)

Inggit aku...
:'(
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: defcon3 on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:42 AM: Quote from: qguy on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:31 AM
hahaha

Thanks again sa tip !!!

wala ba akong tip? :D :D :D ygpm....hahaha
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: defcon3 on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:44 AM: Quote from: JJ LoveMusic on Apr 08, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Inggit aku...
:'(

di bali, may monster sub ka naman brader...hihihi
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: ATJr. on Apr 08, 2013 at 06:39 AM: Quote from: qguy on Apr 07, 2013 at 07:01 PM
Pag umandar na ito.. pwede ko na palang bi-amp yung Usher ko

270 watts sa woofer
120 watts sa tweeter

bwahahahaha

bridge the 270 watter to drive your sub(you will have to disconnect the plate amps)....the 120 watter for the mids and highs....
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: muypogi on Apr 08, 2013 at 06:57 AM: please reserve...:-)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: ATJr. on Apr 08, 2013 at 07:02 AM: next in line.....:D
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: qguy on Apr 09, 2013 at 10:52 PM: The SX1050 is BIG, The SX1980 is HUGE !!!

Quote from: blue_123 on Apr 07, 2013 at 05:43 PM
That's one big amp, Nice one :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: bass_nut on Apr 09, 2013 at 11:14 PM: Infinity RS 4001 ?!!

i am on heavy drooooool mode !! congratulations, sir qguy !!!
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: Tavus on Apr 09, 2013 at 11:25 PM: the SX1980 you got there is a true gem of an amplifier. fantastic.
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: qguy on Apr 13, 2013 at 09:34 AM: Thanks for all the comments, the good thing about getting this beast is that I have stopped looking at the buy and sell section ..............

for now :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: qguy on Apr 13, 2013 at 09:36 AM: Ilang watts kaya ito pag bridge mode ? hehehehe

Quote from: TonyT on Apr 08, 2013 at 06:39 AM

bridge the 270 watter to drive your sub(you will have to disconnect the plate amps)....the 120 watter for the mids and highs....
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: gamersdotcom88 on Apr 13, 2013 at 09:52 AM: Baka may efren or kapatid pa yan Pioneer sx 1980 mo Benjie pls let me know..
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: qguy on Apr 13, 2013 at 09:58 AM: Will let you know..

Quote from: gamersdotcom88 on Apr 13, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Baka may efren or kapatid pa yan Pioneer sx 1980 mo Benjie pls let me know..
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: ATJr. on Apr 13, 2013 at 11:04 AM: Quote from: qguy on Apr 13, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Ilang watts kaya ito pag bridge mode ? hehehehe

540 watts...
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: qguy on Apr 13, 2013 at 11:14 AM: I had the assumption that it would be more, as some of the bridgeable amps I have read about has more power when bridged compared to the total of the 2 channels.

Quote from: TonyT on Apr 13, 2013 at 11:04 AM
540 watts...
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: ATJr. on Apr 13, 2013 at 11:17 AM: Quote from: qguy on Apr 13, 2013 at 11:14 AM
I had the assumption that it would be more, as some of the bridgeable amps I have read about has more power when bridged compared to the total of the 2 channels.

possible, but since you are using the same power traffo, power is not quadrupled as in theory but only doubled practically....
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Added Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: markcrenz on Apr 13, 2013 at 07:01 PM: Quote from: qguy on Apr 13, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Ilang watts kaya ito pag bridge mode ? hehehehe
the amp section has a power limiter that activates when output power reaches 300 watts into 4 ohms, so you'll be able to get 600 W bridged into 8 ohms.
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on May 06, 2013 at 02:05 PM: May 2012 Update.

I got this unit last April, it WAS dead, no relay click, no sound no anything :(

Operating on the 270 watt per channel beast >:D
Rebuilding the Power Supply Regulator Board

BEFORE

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5934_zpsf02ffee0.jpg)

AFTER

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_6085_zps7f2d56b7.jpg)

Tone (Bass and treble) Board

Before

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_6086_zps532c89dd.jpg)
April 2013 update

AFTER

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_6097_zps1a45450e.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: defcon3 on May 06, 2013 at 02:26 PM: keep it coming bro.........konting himas mo na lang at magkakamalay na yan..... :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on May 06, 2013 at 08:15 PM: Marami pang himas yan hehehehehe, muntik ko pang mabasag yung front panel glass, I lifted the front panel kanina from the floor, tapos pagtingin ko, wala yung glass, akala ko nasa floor, tapos wala, yun pala pa swing swing na lang siya sa front panel, konting glue na lang ang nakakapit.

Quote from: defcon3 on May 06, 2013 at 02:26 PM
keep it coming bro.........konting himas mo na lang at magkakamalay na yan..... :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on May 07, 2013 at 08:04 PM: Power amp board capacitor replacement

Three capacitors lang per channel. pero todo nervious ko dito, as the Bias diode and output transistors are no longer in production.

Before

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_6104_zpsc2a842a9.jpg)

After

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_6103_zpsc349b74b.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on May 07, 2013 at 08:13 PM: Did some cleaning and most of the dust is gone
Before

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_5918_zps8e6b4329.jpg?t=1365316809)

after

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff318/skinnercases/IMG_6107_zps67a26b3e.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: ATJr. on May 07, 2013 at 08:34 PM: Quote from: qguy on May 07, 2013 at 08:04 PM
Power amp board capacitor replacement

Three capacitors lang per channel. pero todo nervious ko dito, as the Bias diode and output transistors are no longer in production.

do you need to replace output trannies?, i have ON semis MJ21193/MJ21194 if you need them...
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on May 07, 2013 at 08:41 PM: I dont think so.

Thanks for the offer, but it does not use that type of transistor. It uses this one 2SD746A & 2SB706A

Quote from: TonyT on May 07, 2013 at 08:34 PM
do you need to replace output trannies?, i have ON semis MJ21193/MJ21194 if you need them...
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: ATJr. on May 07, 2013 at 09:17 PM: Quote from: qguy on May 07, 2013 at 08:41 PM
I dont think so.

Thanks for the offer, but it does not use that type of transistor. It uses this one 2SD746A & 2SB706A

no problem, the 2sd746 is available at Newport for 300bucks...http://newportelec.com/transistor_2sd.html
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on May 07, 2013 at 10:14 PM: I think their different, mine has 4 legs, I checked the 2sd746 and it has three legs.
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: ATJr. on May 08, 2013 at 06:51 AM: Quote from: qguy on May 07, 2013 at 10:14 PM
I think their different, mine has 4 legs, I checked the 2sd746 and it has three legs.

indeed they are, i was thinking metal TO-3's but actually they are plastic packaged and the 4 legs is because two collectors are brought out, they are high speed output trannies...if you can not find them you will be forced to mod your amp..how many devices do you need?
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on May 08, 2013 at 08:19 AM: For now none, as long as I dont screw up anything. Pulls are occasionally available at ebay and some vintage suppliers but their $$$. Each channel has 6 output trannies

Quote from: TonyT on May 08, 2013 at 06:51 AM
indeed they are, i was thinking metal TO-3's but actually they are plastic packaged and the 4 legs is because two collectors are brought out, they are high speed output trannies...if you can not find them you will be forced to mod your amp..how many devices do you need?
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: ATJr. on May 08, 2013 at 11:02 AM: Quote from: qguy on May 08, 2013 at 08:19 AM
For now none, as long as I dont screw up anything. Pulls are occasionally available at ebay and some vintage suppliers but their $$$. Each channel has 6 output trannies

Sanken has MT200 type power trannies that are just as good, 3 legged trannies are ok to use in case you will need to replace them.....

my experience with pioneers is that they are easier to repair, hindi sirain compared to Sansui's....
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on May 08, 2013 at 11:13 AM: True, plus the boards are well spaced and if you have a problem with the volume or tone controls, its easy to find which board has the problem.

Quote from: TonyT on May 08, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Sanken has MT200 type power trannies that are just as good, 3 legged trannies are ok to use in case you will need to replace them.....

my experience with pioneers is that they are easier to repair, hindi sirain compared to Sansui's....
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: ATJr. on May 08, 2013 at 11:21 AM: yes, for better serviceability i will give these Pioneer amps a high mark....:D
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on May 10, 2013 at 10:50 AM: Argh !!!! Ayaw mag bias left channel , di ako pinapansin ng trimmer, kahit anong pihit ko.. 0.000 volts
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: defcon3 on May 24, 2013 at 05:33 AM: Quote from: qguy on May 10, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Argh !!!! Ayaw mag bias left channel , di ako pinapansin ng trimmer, kahit anong pihit ko.. 0.000 volts

any update brader? still waiting for your monster amp to revive.........
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: markcrenz on May 25, 2013 at 07:54 AM: Quote from: qguy on May 10, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Argh !!!! Ayaw mag bias left channel , di ako pinapansin ng trimmer, kahit anong pihit ko.. 0.000 volts
baka open na yung power resistor
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on Jun 03, 2013 at 06:48 PM: I checked the resistors, caps and diodes their all fine, could be a transistor on its last leg

Quote from: markcrenz on May 25, 2013 at 07:54 AM
baka open na yung power resistor
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on Mar 16, 2014 at 04:03 PM: Decided to place my SX1980 on display, display lang still have issues with the power supply. Parang biglang lumiit yung 50 pounder na SX1050.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/Picture003.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/Picture002.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: synchro_01 on Mar 16, 2014 at 05:54 PM: Wow.....bet those monsters sound great.
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: audiojunkie on Mar 17, 2014 at 05:19 AM: Nangingintab.... 8) Parang mga bago... :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: redstarrising on Mar 17, 2014 at 09:52 AM: I like it. :D, ang daming knobs :) :) , dapat may close up shots ;D ;D
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: darkangel69 on Mar 17, 2014 at 07:17 PM: Quote from: qguy on May 07, 2013 at 10:14 PM
I think their different, mine has 4 legs, I checked the 2sd746 and it has three legs.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=60536 (http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=60536)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on Mar 17, 2014 at 09:01 PM: Thats the alternative transistor for the SX1980.

Quote from: darkangel69 on Mar 17, 2014 at 07:17 PM
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=60536 (http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=60536)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on Mar 17, 2014 at 09:02 PM: thanks... sa ilaw ng flash, kita lahat ng dumi hehehe linisin ko muna bago close up pics.

Quote from: redstarrising on Mar 17, 2014 at 09:52 AM
I like it. :D, ang daming knobs :) :) , dapat may close up shots ;D ;D
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: darkangel69 on Mar 17, 2014 at 10:46 PM: Quote from: qguy on Mar 17, 2014 at 09:01 PM
Thats the alternative transistor for the SX1980.

I was just thinking if you can consider them as replacement for the output transistors since even the guys from diyaudio and audiokarma are having difficulties in sourcing out the original ones (4 legs)...

Just my 2 centavos... ;D
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on Mar 17, 2014 at 10:52 PM: YES, you can as several units have done the transistor replacement.

Quote from: darkangel69 on Mar 17, 2014 at 10:46 PM
I was just thinking if you can consider them as replacement for the output transistors since even the guys from diyaudio and audiokarma are having difficulties in sourcing out the original ones (4 legs)...

Just my 2 centavos... ;D
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Pioneer SX-1980 Restoration
Post by: qguy on Mar 21, 2014 at 07:21 PM: Para iwas sa Alikabok

Glass covers for my SX-1980 :)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/IMG_7479.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/IMG_7480.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/IMG_7482.jpg)

With the SX-1050
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/IMG_7483.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Glass covered Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: synchro_01 on Mar 21, 2014 at 07:33 PM: Nice.....
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Glass covered Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: blue_123 on Mar 21, 2014 at 11:45 PM: Ganda Benj :)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 System
Post by: qguy on Jul 25, 2014 at 07:37 PM: 530 days, 14 hours, 36 minutes and 2 seconds na walang upgrade

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/640px-Pr-warclock.jpg)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Glass covered Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: Nelson de Leon on Jul 25, 2014 at 08:53 PM: Quote from: qguy on Jul 25, 2014 at 07:37 PM
530 days, 14 hours, 36 minutes and 2 seconds na walang upgrade

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/nandopsis/640px-Pr-warclock.jpg)

Congrats pa din!!!!
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Glass covered Pioneer SX-1980
Post by: qguy on Jul 09, 2018 at 10:14 PM: Some changes....

Pioneer SX-1250 serving HT and Audio duties, No Filters, Both speakers are run full range

Audio
Alon Model IV and Rythmik F15 (Both are sealed systems)

HT
JBL L112 and Klipsch SW112 (Both are ported systems)

This is the best setup I have ever had, I always struggled with using one sub for Audio and HT. Audio, lower crossover point vs HT's higher crossover point. Using 2 different sets of speakers for Audio and HT, I no longer have to fiddle with the sub setting. I also enjoy the added benefit of using a ported sub for HT and Sealed for Audio.

(http://i66.tinypic.com/sxeuqw.jpg)
Title: Qguy - Building the Beast
Post by: qguy on Mar 18, 2020 at 09:51 AM: Building the Beast

Enclosure : Slot ported, 26.5 x 25.5 x 21.5 (L x W x H), tuned to 15Hz/20 Hz

Driver: 18 Dayton PA-460, 500 watts. PB12-NSD in the background

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2687986&d=1582300602)

Panels are cut. I used Baltic Birch ply

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2695826&d=1583850528)

Assembly- External volume is 8.28 cubic feet

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2695828&d=1583850545)

Test fitting the driver, it dwarfs my 15 inch sub

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2696878&d=1584035352)

When you only have one clamp, enlist the help of your loudspeakers and sub

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2697556&d=1584198865)

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2697598&d=1584199258)

Testing and size comparison with PB12-NSD

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2697558&d=1584198871)

Ok, So I $uck at staining wood :) I will refinish this once I can get supplies after the lockdown

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2698548&stc=1&d=1584371543)

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2698550&stc=1&d=1584371543)

The Sound - Checkout the marketplace, there could be a PB12-NSD for sale soon >:D
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Building the BEAST
Post by: juneaki on May 11, 2020 at 06:40 AM: Galing ng halimaw mo bro. ;D Ano ang power (amp) compliment nito sir?
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Building the BEAST
Post by: JeromeA on May 11, 2020 at 07:03 PM: Wow grabe naman to..
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Building the BEAST
Post by: qguy on May 16, 2020 at 02:03 AM: Parasound HCA-1200II Bridge mono at 650 watts

Quote from: juneaki on May 11, 2020 at 06:40 AM
Galing ng halimaw mo bro. ;D Ano ang power (amp) compliment nito sir?
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Building the BEAST
Post by: qguy on May 16, 2020 at 02:06 AM: Was not really happy with the finish, so decided to go black

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2700872&stc=1&d=1584968047)

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2700874&stc=1&d=1584968047)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Building the BEAST
Post by: qguy on May 16, 2020 at 02:19 AM: For size comparison, SVS PB12-NSD on top

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2726670&d=1589566604)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Building the BEAST
Post by: qguy on Jun 01, 2020 at 12:19 AM: DIY braided speaker cable, effective gauge 6.0, Each driver gets gauge 11. Made from Canare 4S11, bi-wire cable

Pictured with regular power cord

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2735144&d=1590941008)

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2735146&d=1590941016)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Building the BEAST
Post by: markcrenz on Jun 02, 2020 at 12:41 PM: Quote from: qguy on May 16, 2020 at 02:06 AM
Was not really happy with the finish, so decided to go black

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2700872&stc=1&d=1584968047)

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2700874&stc=1&d=1584968047)

once you go black you'll never go back :D :D
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 Building the PB3000 clone
Post by: qguy on Jun 21, 2020 at 08:27 PM: Pandemic Build

DIY PB3000 clone

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2746346&d=1592742055)

(https://www.avsforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2746344&d=1592742050)
Title: Re: Qguy's 2.1 - 2 channel setup
Post by: qguy on Feb 17, 2022 at 03:00 PM: Added Acoustic Energy Compact 1 to the lineup :)

(https://i.imgur.com/lKu8GVZ.jpeg)