Could be a defective panel , $200.00 is a real bargain you can find panels on the net for $75.00 to $125.00 good luck.
Off Topic - anyone looking for an Acoustat Sub that came with a Model 1 to augment their bass? I have one in my basement I need to get rid of...
Yes I would agree with hella. Sounds like a good deal to me.🙂
Do be careful with the heat gun (on low), keep it moving from side to side as you are going down the panel. Don't let it sit in one spot for long or you may melt the Mylar, (maybe a hairdryer might be good)
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A random crackling noise is usually caused by foreign material trapped in the diaphragm-stator gap. A good vacuuming is the first step, and if that doesn't work you may need to re-tension the Mylar with a heat gun (easy does it!) A last resort would be to wash the panels, but I would suggest the first two methods be repeated several times before resorting to washing.
For $200, you can hardly go wrong. Go for it!
Yes thanks for all the work you done for all of us Acoustat lifers.... some cant find anything so i try to help if i can..other here help a lot
Long live Acoustats
Long live Acoustats
Thanks for all the great replies, you've convinced me to buy them. I'm going to pick them up this Sat. Do I need to remove the sock for the re-tensioning with a heat gun? Would a hair dryer work? Thanks again for all your help.
The Heat gun Would Be The LAST thing i would do!
I have had the AcoustatX,M2,M3,M4s 1+1,2+2 1100, an have 8ea 9" panels here now1 That what 46 Acoustat panels, an have only done two panels with the heatgun an killed one panel,not by burning a hole in the mylar, but the bias coating is pulled by the heat, so now it well not charge. this coating is diff than what used by others it like a paint an it can be pulled an lose contact
I not saying this heatgun tweek dose not work,it dose but do all you can befor you put heat on these panels. like wash the panel, this is the frist thing i have always done an never lost a panel from washing.....have fun ......Long live Acoustat
I have had the AcoustatX,M2,M3,M4s 1+1,2+2 1100, an have 8ea 9" panels here now1 That what 46 Acoustat panels, an have only done two panels with the heatgun an killed one panel,not by burning a hole in the mylar, but the bias coating is pulled by the heat, so now it well not charge. this coating is diff than what used by others it like a paint an it can be pulled an lose contact
I not saying this heatgun tweek dose not work,it dose but do all you can befor you put heat on these panels. like wash the panel, this is the frist thing i have always done an never lost a panel from washing.....have fun ......Long live Acoustat
Doubt this is but my 2+2 would occassionally rattle, noticed it was with volume up, stuff with a lot of bass, like drum beginning of Van Halens' "Everybody Wants Some". Noticed that the record had a bit of warp to it. Got a new preamp with a low 20hz filter, all is well, Don't know if the amp was clipping or the stats were bottoming out, but it is gone now,
Acoustat Spectra 22 with Jeff Rowland Model 8 (?)
I am considering to purchase a pair of JR Model 8 Mono Blocks to drive a pair of Spectra 22.
Does anybody have any experience with this or a similar combination?
The Jeff Rowland amps seem to be a good match for the Acoustat speakers?
I am considering to purchase a pair of JR Model 8 Mono Blocks to drive a pair of Spectra 22.
Does anybody have any experience with this or a similar combination?
The Jeff Rowland amps seem to be a good match for the Acoustat speakers?
I am currently powering my 2+2's with a Hafler XL 280. A pair of quicksilver 8417 mono tube amps is for sale in my area for $650. They are rated for 60w- is that enough power for my 2+2's? How would they compare to my current XL 280 in terms of sound quality and sound output?
The Quickie 8417 is a great tube amp, but the 8417 tubes used in that amp were overdriven, and may be problematic as far as reliability - the 8417 tube is VERY EXPENSIVE....if it was converted to 6550 or KT88, it should be ok reliability-wise, and the tube should be relatively cheaper.
I would say yes. The 2+2 has four panels and fairly efficient. If you were thinking of that amp on a Model 1, I would have said no.
I am building a pair of 8417 monoblocks myself from scratch - with KT88 tubes.
If it does not work out, I may be interested in the amps!
I would say yes. The 2+2 has four panels and fairly efficient. If you were thinking of that amp on a Model 1, I would have said no.
I am building a pair of 8417 monoblocks myself from scratch - with KT88 tubes.
If it does not work out, I may be interested in the amps!
You lucky devil ANY Jeff Rowland would do a very good job on Acoustats the model 8 is a stereo amp are you using two of them bridged mono if so for me this is OVERKILL and you are losing on QUALITY to get more QUANTITY just try one amp and let us know what you think don't forget that this amp was designed for STEREO amplification good luck and enjoy.
Hi there John is right no problem with the 2+2s BUT with the 1+1s FORGET it 82db efficiency with Acoustat the more panels you have the easier they are to drive and the 1+1s are the worst of the bunch BUT man they sound incredible . 🙂🙂🙂
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Hi John i'm sorry if i am mistaken but i have never seen model 8 as mono blocks i do know of model 3s - model 7s - and model 9s - and in the newer models there are a few BUT i have no interest in their class D amplification i like my amps big & hot.