blybo Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 12 hours ago, muon* said: What Poly product is that you used for absorption? looks like Polymax Absorb 50mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 02/07/2020 at 10:58 PM, muon* said: What Poly product is that you used for absorption? Not sure what it’s called. It’s 75mm thick though. I’ll try get a name for you. Cheers, M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Finally pulled the trigger on a Pre. Thanks to @Grizzly for putting me on to this. The Bel Canto Pre2P. Just set it up today and still playing around with loading. Very adjustable and so far, very clean and revealing. This unit has had a rebuild with new high grade caps amongst other things. I was going via the Passive pre (Stereo Coffee) and phono stage route but this presented itself and after a bit of research decided that for around the same money, this satisfies my need for an upgrade to both pre and phono pre but in one, sexy looking, box. So far, very happy. Now that the system is “done”, I just have some paint, ceiling panels and concrete shelves to go before the room is finished... not long now! Cheers, M 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops110 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Good work mate, they are supposed to be very nice units I’m sure you are going to love it. I wasn’t that impressed with the SC passive, very good for the money though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiiiii Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 That is indeed a very sexy box! Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubularbells Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Nice one UM. Heard this a few times and indeed it's a good sounding pre with an eye watering amount of adjustability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Bit of ceiling paint and new lighting before ceiling treatment. Much easier to find records now. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiiiii Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 @unclemack space is looking great! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 41 minutes ago, Cardiiiii said: @unclemack space is looking great! Thanks mate. It’s a small space but I’m trying to make the most of it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtexcnndrm99 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 hour ago, unclemack said: Bit of ceiling paint and new lighting before ceiling treatment. Much easier to find records now. What an awesome view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 46 minutes ago, crtexcnndrm99 said: What an awesome view! Thanks mate. It’s a nice place to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 Progress is being made. Frames for the ceiling batts done, now just waiting to get the black batts to install. First concrete shelf poured and drying as we speak. Very nervous about that but with luck, it’ll turn out ok. Following a You Tube vid that seemed logical and reasonably simple. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 Concrete’s drying and playing with stain for the supports. Should be freeing the slab from the form tomorrow. Very nervous. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 De-molded and it’s come up a treat. Couple more days to dry and then I’ll finish and install. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 How you going to lift that UM? (great finish on the crete and excellent formwork job, well done mate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubularbells Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Luc said: How you going to lift that UM? (great finish on the crete and excellent formwork job, well done mate) With hulk green rage! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebowski Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Luc said: How you going to lift that UM? (great finish on the crete and excellent formwork job, well done mate) was thinking the same thing. Love the look and will be terrific when finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Luc said: How you going to lift that UM? (great finish on the crete and excellent formwork job, well done mate) I’m an immensely powerful man. Chuck it under one arm, beer in the other hand and off I go!! Thanks mate. It turned out beautifully. Once I sand and seal it, it’ll be lovely. Thankfully I have help from my neighbours. Cheers. M 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 3 hours ago, unclemack said: De-molded and it’s come up a treat. Couple more days to dry and then I’ll finish and install. Looking excellent Mac, nicely done. Where did you get the info on to to do it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 15 hours ago, joz said: Looking excellent Mac, nicely done. Where did you get the info on to to do it? You tube. There are lots of vids. I like this one. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) The first (bottom) slab is in place now. Thanks to @Los for coming over and installing the ceiling panels. The room is sounding better again for this. Top concrete shelf is drying. It’s all coming together and the system is sounding superb. Edited September 4, 2020 by unclemack 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Did you put any reo in that slab? Concrete by itself isn't very strong. If not, be careful not to put too much weight on it (Like human beings) and you're probably fine. It's got good support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 BTW, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 6 hours ago, Pim said: Did you put any reo in that slab? Concrete by itself isn't very strong. If not, be careful not to put too much weight on it (Like human beings) and you're probably fine. It's got good support. Yes mate. There’s reo mesh throughout. Strong as. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemack Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Well. Holidays are drawing to an end and I’ve finally completed the concrete equipment rack. Spent a couple hours cleaning contacts and components then installing them into the unit. I’m pretty happy with it and I’m very pleased to have a couple of vintage sources back in action. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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