Sydney Audio Club Meeting - Sunday 19th January 2020 - Member's System
For our January club meeting we are very pleased to have club member Joseph Dillon present his own highly modified home system including his DIY loudspeakers.
Joseph last presented his system to the club back in January 2018.
Details of Joseph’s system (details below were written by Joseph)…
Loudspeakers
Open Baffle/ Dipole Configuration.
Number of Drivers each enclosure : 10
Low Bass: 2 x 18 inch Peavey Bass Drivers
Bass: 4 x 6 1/2 inch Peerless Drivers
Mid Range: 2 x 4 inch SB Drivers
Highs / Tweeters: 2 X 3 inch SB Drivers
Enclosure Dimensions: Height x Width X Depth: 1700mm 520mm 280mm
4 Way System: All Valve 12db/per Octave X-Over 2 way Active X-Over set at 100Hz between Low Bass and then Passive 12db/Octave X-Over for Bass, Mids & Highs
Power Amplifiers
Low Bass: Esoteric Audio Research EAR549
Bass/Mid/Highs: Sonic Dimensions SA300 using 12X13E1 Valves
Preamp / Active Crossover
Phono/Line Stage Pre-amplifier: Sonic Dimensions
2 Way Active X-Over: Sonic Dimensions
Sources
Reel to Reel Recorders
STUDER B67: 2 Speeds 15inches/Sec & 7/1/2 inches/sec EQ NAB
REVOX PR99: 2 Speeds 15inches/Sec & 7/1/2 inches/sec EQ IEC/CCIR
Turntable
Technics SP10
CD Player
ROTEL RDV 1050
Music:
Joseph will play Reel to Reel tapes recorded from Master Tapes - some from Cologne.
Stephen Chen will play some vinyl from his vast collection.
The second half of the music sessions will be our popular BYO. Members and guests are welcome to offer music to share with us all. So bring along your favourite music on CD or vinyl (sorry, no USB/flash drives this month). All we ask is that the music and recordings be interesting. We'll ask you to tell us a little about the artist/recording before it is played. Tracks over 6 minutes will be faded out, to give everyone a fair go.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, you will have the opportunity to listen, learn and share your experiences with others. Feel free to come and hear the capabilities of the system, or to just share the experience with like-minded music lovers in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Guests are welcome – we are a very friendly club so you don't need to know anyone to join us for an afternoon of fine music and sound.
Venue: Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park
Address: 26 Stanley Road, Epping
When: Sunday 19th January 2020
Doors open 1pm
Meeting starts at 2pm
John McEvoy
President
Sydney Audio Club
W: http://www.sydneyaudioclub.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sydneyaudioclub
E: [email protected]
Follow-up Report
The first meeting of the new decade turned out be of a high standard. There was a lot of interest as evident by the high number of members in attendance. Joseph has presented previously at the club but this was the first time with his open baffle speakers.
With 2 x 18 inch bass drivers in each speaker they were a very impressive sight and a great point of discussion between the members prior to the start of the meeting, particularly as the open baffle design allows viewing the rear of the drivers and crossover.
Of note Joseph also bought his pre and power valve amplifiers which are of his design and two of his reel to reel tape decks.
The meeting started with the club president asking Joseph key questions regarding the speakers and the background to his design. Some key points of interest:
· High efficiency, above 90dB
· Design based on Legacy open baffle speaker
· Frequency response down to 10Hz (although as Joseph explained not audible)
It was a great start to the year, a very enjoyable meeting as evident by the silence while the music was playing and the discussion between members during the break.
Some of the feedback comments follow:
Incredible DIY speakers. Shows potential - needs refinement. Visually impressive.
Interesting system with a personality. Sounded flat bright, dynamic. I appreciated the effort to bring and setup. Joseph is great craftsman and technician
Great show by Joseph Dillon
- by Paul Bryant
Joseph last presented his system to the club back in January 2018.
Details of Joseph’s system (details below were written by Joseph)…
Loudspeakers
Open Baffle/ Dipole Configuration.
Number of Drivers each enclosure : 10
Low Bass: 2 x 18 inch Peavey Bass Drivers
Bass: 4 x 6 1/2 inch Peerless Drivers
Mid Range: 2 x 4 inch SB Drivers
Highs / Tweeters: 2 X 3 inch SB Drivers
Enclosure Dimensions: Height x Width X Depth: 1700mm 520mm 280mm
4 Way System: All Valve 12db/per Octave X-Over 2 way Active X-Over set at 100Hz between Low Bass and then Passive 12db/Octave X-Over for Bass, Mids & Highs
Power Amplifiers
Low Bass: Esoteric Audio Research EAR549
Bass/Mid/Highs: Sonic Dimensions SA300 using 12X13E1 Valves
Preamp / Active Crossover
Phono/Line Stage Pre-amplifier: Sonic Dimensions
2 Way Active X-Over: Sonic Dimensions
Sources
Reel to Reel Recorders
STUDER B67: 2 Speeds 15inches/Sec & 7/1/2 inches/sec EQ NAB
REVOX PR99: 2 Speeds 15inches/Sec & 7/1/2 inches/sec EQ IEC/CCIR
Turntable
Technics SP10
CD Player
ROTEL RDV 1050
Music:
Joseph will play Reel to Reel tapes recorded from Master Tapes - some from Cologne.
Stephen Chen will play some vinyl from his vast collection.
The second half of the music sessions will be our popular BYO. Members and guests are welcome to offer music to share with us all. So bring along your favourite music on CD or vinyl (sorry, no USB/flash drives this month). All we ask is that the music and recordings be interesting. We'll ask you to tell us a little about the artist/recording before it is played. Tracks over 6 minutes will be faded out, to give everyone a fair go.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, you will have the opportunity to listen, learn and share your experiences with others. Feel free to come and hear the capabilities of the system, or to just share the experience with like-minded music lovers in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Guests are welcome – we are a very friendly club so you don't need to know anyone to join us for an afternoon of fine music and sound.
Venue: Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park
Address: 26 Stanley Road, Epping
When: Sunday 19th January 2020
Doors open 1pm
Meeting starts at 2pm
John McEvoy
President
Sydney Audio Club
W: http://www.sydneyaudioclub.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sydneyaudioclub
E: [email protected]
Follow-up Report
The first meeting of the new decade turned out be of a high standard. There was a lot of interest as evident by the high number of members in attendance. Joseph has presented previously at the club but this was the first time with his open baffle speakers.
With 2 x 18 inch bass drivers in each speaker they were a very impressive sight and a great point of discussion between the members prior to the start of the meeting, particularly as the open baffle design allows viewing the rear of the drivers and crossover.
Of note Joseph also bought his pre and power valve amplifiers which are of his design and two of his reel to reel tape decks.
The meeting started with the club president asking Joseph key questions regarding the speakers and the background to his design. Some key points of interest:
· High efficiency, above 90dB
· Design based on Legacy open baffle speaker
· Frequency response down to 10Hz (although as Joseph explained not audible)
It was a great start to the year, a very enjoyable meeting as evident by the silence while the music was playing and the discussion between members during the break.
Some of the feedback comments follow:
Incredible DIY speakers. Shows potential - needs refinement. Visually impressive.
Interesting system with a personality. Sounded flat bright, dynamic. I appreciated the effort to bring and setup. Joseph is great craftsman and technician
Great show by Joseph Dillon
- by Paul Bryant
