EH Scott Radio Enthusiasts
Masterpiece repair project
I'm a member / restorer at the Asheville Radio Museum avlradiomusem.org and recently connected with a customer asking to restore a relative's Sott Masterpiece.
Been in the tube radio fixin' hobby since the early 70's and never came across one of these and saw a once-in- a -lifetime opportunity so of course I said YES!
From what i can tell, its mostly there but I have one question for the group. I have to re-cone the speaker but it has a 14 ohm VC, not the 38 ohm i've read about here. What are my issues if i run it with the14 ohm VC? THX
Been in the tube radio fixin' hobby since the early 70's and never came across one of these and saw a once-in- a -lifetime opportunity so of course I said YES!
From what i can tell, its mostly there but I have one question for the group. I have to re-cone the speaker but it has a 14 ohm VC, not the 38 ohm i've read about here. What are my issues if i run it with the14 ohm VC? THX
Randy Rago
yesterday
David C. Poland
Randy, FYI - best to use 3/8 inch thick stock like Scott did, to assure the properly exposed shafts and dial clearance. The receiver came with a pair of studs protruding on the front corners of the chassis to properly position the chassis against the cabinet front. I have made such panels. Supporting the panel on the front of the chassis takes some ingenuity. Suggest cabinet grade plywood, like available from a source like Woodcraft stores. if you plan to veneer the plywood, do so before cutting and router work. Scott panels typically displayed book matched veneer centered from the dial.
I can provide a pencil tracing off of a panel for shaft, dial and eye hole sizes and locations. The opening for the dial is for the proper size round dial escutcheon.
20 hours ago
Randy Rago
19 hours ago