Ollie0967 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Hi folks, Would really appreciate help in getting my NS 1000m serviced. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a trusted speaker repair technician in Melbourne? I live in the south east suburbs but don’t mind traveling across town. thanks, Ollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oukouk Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hi Ollie, just curious - what do u need serviced on them? rgds V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie0967 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I suspect that crossover needs to be looked at. I was left unused for a pretty long time and has a kind of crackling noise together with the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oukouk Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 minute ago, Ollie0967 said: I suspect that crossover needs to be looked at. I was left unused for a pretty long time and has a kind of crackling noise together with the music. Suspect that might be contributed by the attenuators.. you should be able to get a proper alcohol based mild cleaner and exercise the attenuators.. If you do need further advise - I'd recommend you call SpeakerBug - owner is Nigel and I'm sure he can point you in the right direction. Nigel's contact is : zero four five two - two seven eight - two three zero (this is taken of his website). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeyb77_Redux Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Get some contact cleaner and clean the Noble mid and treble pots. You can unscrew them and take them out to clean them. Spray inside and wiggle them back and forward for a while. You can use De-Oxit or you can buy a WD-40 one but make sure it’s contact cleaner with the yellow not normal WD-40 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie0967 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hey thanks guys, have already done that, no luck. The guy I got it from said it was sitting idle for a very long time so figured might as well get a proper job done and get the crossovers checked out and refreshed if need be…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attunement Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Andrew at Dr Sound is a good person to deal with. He refurbished a pair of Infinity speakers for me two years ago. He is always busy so you need to be patient. He likes his free time to be private, so it's best to only contact him during his business hours. I believe he has the same or similar speakers as yours in his own loungeroom. DR SOUND - SPEAKER REPAIRS MELBOURNE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalc Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Looking for recommendation for someone I can trust to repair tear in cone of Altec 755A. These are delicate expensive vintage speakers so looking for someone who appreciates these. Thanks Rafal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanArn Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) If it is the appearance of the cone damage that is the main concern and you want the repair to be invisible, then it is dependent on how large the tear is and if sections of the cone have creased. A picture would help. Repairers prefer to fit new cone assemblies as with old speakers there can be other faults that require attention. Replacement cone assemblies for the Altec 755A are expensive and as far as I know are generic. Added to this, is the fact that you may have to re-cone another speaker so that they match each other in performance. Edited January 30 by VanArn typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvSat44 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Hi Rafal. Agree with everything that VanArn has put up. I see that you are in Sydney but I would recommend Tanka Speaker Repairs in Melbourne. You can post to them. The contact is Adam Tanka and the number is 0404 529 489. Adam does excellent work as did his father (Atilla) before him who was considered a legend in this area prior to his passing. They specialise in vintage drivers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalc Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Thanks guys, want to keep original cone as much as possible for reasons VanArn mentioned. Attached picture. I will try Tanka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanArn Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I am sorry to inform you that the cone is not repairable. It shows signs that it has gone brittle with age and as a result it is breaking apart. The 755A speaker was designed for use in P.A. applications to suit ceiling and cavity wall locations and many of them that appear on the second hand market have been sourced from renovated or wrecked buildings. If you enjoy the way the Altec sounds then you will have to contemplate having a replacement cone assembly fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalc Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 You probably right I will search for replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterbean Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Good evening ive just managed to make a rip in the whizzer on a coral beta is this difficult to repair? Can anyone recommend someone to do it ? I’m in Canberra. Local is good but I can post of course. Im also wondering what it’s likely to cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalc Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I think this one can do your self, same paper glue between fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterbean Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 13 hours ago, rafalc said: I think this one can do your self, same paper glue between fingers Yes I’ve heard of people doing it, I’m wondering about exact type of glue as if it’s too thick it would be no good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray4410 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Peterbean said: Yes I’ve heard of people doing it, I’m wondering about exact type of glue as if it’s too thick it would be no good PVA wood glue would work ok,that is basically what is used for foam roll surround replacement. also dries clear. Edited February 12 by ray4410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artnet Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) @Peterbean You could also look at starch glues. Uhu in a stick is one. I use a refined rice starch version to hinge artworks. It is thin and adheres very well a small brush, careful fingers and damp cloth. Sorry to see the Beta tear. PM me if you need some more details Edited February 12 by Artnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oukouk Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 4 hours ago, ray4410 said: PVA wood glue would work ok,that is basically what is used for foam roll surround replacement. also dries clear. I'd go with PVA glue too.. it works easier as it doesn't dry up immediately once applied - thus gives "time" to work the repair. Test and try on sample patches to get an idea of drying time against working time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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