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Masterpiece repair project

Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Jackson 24 minutes ago. 28 Replies

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…Continue

 

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Don Jackson replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"David, my set was also missing the speaker. I made an adapter using a Hammond 125E transformer so I can use an 8 ohm permanent magnet speaker. I understand the same speaker was used in the early Phantom and Sixteen sets. So if I ever came across a…"
24 minutes ago
David C. Poland replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"the pair of 6V6 tubes on the power supply are the final amplifier output tubes. "
2 hours ago
Randy Rago replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"What are the dual 6v6's in the power amplifier for?"
yesterday
David C. Poland replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"the Masterpiece audio upgrade was a pair of push-pull 6J5 drivers instead of a single 6J5 driver."
yesterday
Randy Rago replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"Yes, the push pull 6v6 setup gives superior fidelity"
yesterday
David C. Poland replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"Incidentally, the Scott Masterpiece has remarkably good audio. With the speaker is a good cabinet, I was impressed with the results using a CD player on the phono input. Mine in the modest sized Mayfair phono credenza. It is basically the Scott…"
yesterday
Randy Rago replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"Nice job,Don."
yesterday
Don Jackson replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"Randy, I have the same issue. I acquired a bare Masterpiece chassis and wanted to make it look a bit more presentable and it is a work in progress, so here is my entry in the "better than nothing" category. I already had a set of 5…"
yesterday
Randy Rago replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"Thanks David"
yesterday
David C. Poland replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"Here is a reference for you of the Scott Masterpiece I had showing correct escutcheons and knobs. DSCF3969.JPG"
yesterday
Randy Rago replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"Scott, what are you asking. You can email me direct for privacy randyrago@gmail.com"
Friday
Scott Seickel replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"I have a complete escutcheon set for a Masterpiece.  Probably putting it up on Ebay in the near future. "
Friday
Randy Rago replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"Thanks for the offer but i am going my own way with it."
Thursday
David C. Poland replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"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…"
Thursday
Randy Rago replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"David, all the panel parts are missing but i can cut a wood panel, better than nothing for now"
Wednesday
David C. Poland replied to Randy Rago's discussion Masterpiece repair project
"you proposing to cut a panel if you had a pencil drawing as a pattern?  And do you have escutcheons for controls, eye and dial crystal?"
Wednesday

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