this is a cheaper version.. same idea tho
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HYCOTE-Main...d5d99379a&th=1
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this is a cheaper version.. same idea tho
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HYCOTE-Main...d5d99379a&th=1
Already have a Dremmel :)
Frustrating though!
Just need a small enough cutting disc.
Not heard of that Shock Spray before Grant, looks like "super WD40".
interesting.
Its a new player though, its just that the screws are very soft and (I suspect) chosen deliberately by Audiolab for "1 shot only" use to hamper opening the product.
Kinda like Apple do.
Seen it done though, so its possible.
Think I've just been unlucky.
They say nothing good comes easy, so Plan D it is then. :thumbsup:
Gary, I've found there is a sweet spot in use of these materials, not too much or for that matter too little. I find that SilentCoat and similar partly reduce vibrations and partly just lower the frequency of existing vibrations without removing them. The more used, the lower the frequency and might be helpful or harmful to the electro-mechanical operation of the laser, clock, etc. When the life starts to be sucked out of the music, that's when I back off and remove a bit. It's not unusual in my experience to have one part of the frequency spectrum improve and other frequencies degrade, not noticed until later. YMMV.
Thanks Bruce,
Good to know.
I'll keep an eye (ear?) on that.
Gaz.
Tada! :)
Elbow grease, patience and a slightly bigger Torx bit and got the buggers out.
Discarding the crappy T6 torx screws that came with it?
I have replacement "proper" screws which pretty much look the same, but will be easy to remove if need be.
https://i.imgur.com/IXFHPSI.jpg
No need for Dremmel, phew!
Now for some investigation, taking note of cap values and giving the PCB a closer once over.
As suspected, the case is well put together, but uses thin bent sheet metal.
I'll get that sorted.
Back on plan. https://theartofsound.net/images/smilies/thumbs-up.gif
Gary,
I've got a furutech pure copper gold plated IEC going cheap in my "to sell" pile if your intersted in replacing that IEC on the Audiolab (it's never been used). Send me a PM if your interested.
Good old trick that.