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Hi Guys, We are busy with an IT install in a retirement village in Plattekloof, and the client wants us to manage the AV install as well. Equipment will be: Grandview motorized screen in Powerlite recess box Epson Powerlite projector in Grandview motorized scissor lift Denon AVR Russound S4.2...

Ok, so as per an earlier thread, i'm resurrecting an F5 build that i started some years ago. This is the Gecko version with the boards he designed. I never could finish it, so i bought all new components from diyaudiostore to start fresh. As i started to prep the case and rip out the existing...

So, My parents' Yamaha RXV-663's IR eye has stopped working. Neither the universal nor the yamaha remote works with the AVR, though they work on other equipment. The receiver does have a remote control IN and remote control OUT jack at the back. As far as i know these are unpowered. Can...

Hi guys, I've resurrected an old F5 amp build that i'm trying to finish. I've got a question on wiring the switch that i'd appreciate some help with. It's a latching on-off DPDT bulgin switch http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1765746.pdf I've got it wired like below, please let me know if...

Hi Guys, My Dad's receiver, a Yamaha RX-V663 seems to have lost it's IR receiver. Neither the Harmony nor the original remote works on it any more. Any suggestions for somewhere to fix it in Cape Town? Or is there maybe away around it?

Ok, i'm getting far along enough now to split off into my own topic, methinks. Next question: DC voltage on the PSU seems a bit high? When I tested it in "plankie" mode i got a steady 23.54v. Of course, that was before i replaced all the resistors to give them some "air". Switched it on for...

Hi, So i set up the OL Aurora MK1 TT i bought for my dad yesterday. Bit of a mission, but finally got everything screwed together the way the manual says it should go. The problem is that the sub-platter is not spinning freely. i've oiled the bearing, and the spindle seems fine, but it's like...

So, I bought my dad a new TT for his birthday, and now i need to set it up. Anyone know where i can buy a stylus gauge and level and not be ripped off?

Hey, looking for an inexpensive IR beam solution for our offices. Something that will give a chirp or something when someone crosses the beam coming out of the elevator. Any recommendations?

Hi, So while i'm waiting for all the bit & pieces before i go further on my F5 and SRPP, i'm looking at volume control and input selection on the pre-amp. I want to use something simple and cheap, like the MV-04 or GA-5 from diyclub. I really like what Soundadv did with the rotary input...

Hey, shopping online for a new TV, came across this site: http://www.digitalwarehouse.wozaonline.co.za/ shame, they really have some attractive pricing. too bad it has to be a scam. if it's seems too good true... Interesting that they advertise Valve Audio products though, i wonder if the...

So, The Toyota got wrecked about about a month ago, and i've since upgraded to 2011 MK3 Ford Focus, the one with the Sony sound system with Sync and whatnot. It has a little over 2 years and 80k left on the factory warranty. Now, the Toyota had a full Rockford Fosgate "Power" system in it...

Hey Guys, My company is busy with a tender to install a perimeter CCTV solution in Somerset West. The estate we are working with want us to install an outdoor PA system along with cameras so that the guards monitoring the perimeter can talk down to pedestrians who look like they are about to...

Oh, to be able to travel a bit  8) most of my bucket list speakers are on show at RMAF this year, damn! http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/jvs-rmaf-2012-show-report/?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email-28

So, I've got a little PSB subseries 1 subwoofer here that blows it fuse as soon as i switch it on. The first time I swopped it out with my B&W sub, it blew the fuse too, but after after switching in a proper power cord, the B&W sub was working fine. Unfortunately the PSB still blows its fuse as...

So, I'm curious...  How do you get this finish? Sonus Faber's Graphite finish. Its obviously some sort of grey dye or stain, on what wood i don't know, with a clear lacquer type gloss finish. I really like it. Somehow they get the grain to pop out of the grey colour. i'd love to to this with my...

Hey guys, Have decided to try to redesign my speaker cabinets to a workable cnc cutout spec. See Below. Any input will be appreciated. The idea is that material be 22mm mdf; top, bottom & back cover gloss black sprayed, baffle leather covered. After some conversing with TimberMG &...

So, i'm about to get into this cabinet build of mine, and i'm reading through all the threads here. Would there be a reason to go for kerfing rather than translam? Is there a massive price difference? Surely there is somewhere in Cape Town that can do cnc cuts from mdf for me from a autocad...

Hi Guys, Busy doing the designs for the cabinets for my new speakers. These will be made by a buddy of mine who works for guy who does kitchens. I'm having them do the MDF work and then taking the speakers to a specialist veneer place for finishing. Do you guys mind giving these a quick once...

Hey guys, Looking for some silver or silver/carbon conductive paste or epoxy that i can use to repair my universal remote. The buttons on my trusty old 880 are getting a bit unresponsive. Anyone know where i can find some? Cheers.