tournedos wrote:

(I don't think these coils do - that one has probably gotten loose simply because it is heavy)

They do!

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Bos00 wrote:

They do!

😂 But that one is made of very thin wire in comparison - use of common sense is always recommended when choosing methods to fix things 🙂

For conversation sake - What if it was small, potentially hot, coil that I wanted to reattach; then what glue would be recommended.

I would rather use an over specified glue than end up in a smokey situation 😮

Nice that these are easy fixes.  I'll have them and running without the amps in no time.  Just need to choose my foam vendor for the mid ranges.  I have re-foamed some CX100s (shimmed), so not stressed about that.  It will just take time.

Then it will be a look inside the amp to see if there is any obvious damage.

Cheers!

Finally got around to opening up the amp for a quick look (I know, it has been a long time).  The PCB is snapped in to three parts!  Not completely separated, but not in a good state.  Now looking from the outside I see that the connector box has been pushed in through the bottom of the amp.  Guessing this one is hosed.  Know what to check before buying next time. Shame that it was designed that way; such a large heavy speaker with a 'weak link' at the base.

Now need to find a new Mk1 amp at a reasonable price.  Only one I have seen so far is selling at too high a price.

Anyone know the best external amp to drive them as passive Pentas?  Hoping my BC9000 can drive them at a decent level.

Cheers!