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Electrostatic eperience
« on: September 10, 2010, 07:51:00 AM »
So, last night I picked up a pile of gear including a pair of Innersound Electrostatic speakers. After trying to solve a problem with the preamp and being unsuccessfull, I move on the the sunfire. While checking the right channel (which works Tom) I notice a buzz in the right speaker. I assume it's the metal cover, so I brace the front with my hand (no luck). I try to brack the back while my other hand is resting on the speakers and AAAAAAAAAAAAA. I find myself in the basement alone at 12:15 AM being shocked by a speaker and unable to let go. Finally my muscles convulsed enough to throw me from the thing, but I am typing with only my index on my right hand due to blisters.
Anyway, who wants a pair of really eye-opening speakers?
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2010, 09:59:59 AM »
So what is the deal with the Sunfire???  Mikey may need one.

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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2010, 10:00:47 AM »
It's going to Tommy
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2010, 10:47:41 AM »
What model Sunfire is it?
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2010, 10:51:19 AM »
Not sure. There is no model # on it, but I'm 99% sure it's the 600-2. The meter goes to 500 joules.

BTW I think it's funny that I post about almost dying and all the responses are about the amp.
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2010, 11:16:10 AM »
Sorry...I did not read your full post.  Skimed it for info on the Sunfire.  If the meter goes to 500 it is a 600 wpc version.  Nice score!
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2010, 11:47:07 AM »
That sucks you got zapped and the speakers didn't work out for you.  Sounds like you made out otherwise though  :o
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2010, 12:38:35 PM »
Can we call you Sparky now?  Glad you are OK! Isn't electricity fun. :P  What is the problem with the pre? Post some pics of the complete speaker system from hell.
« Last Edit: September 10, 2010, 06:47:02 PM by OCCD »
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2010, 12:40:21 PM »
The pre is humming on both channels. I'm probably going to drop it off at Atlas tomorrow unless it's something you think you could fix.
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2010, 12:43:34 PM »
I would wait. Let me find a service manual.
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2010, 01:20:15 PM »
evil electrostats are GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2010, 01:25:34 PM »
Tom, if you want to look for the preamp service manual the model number is LS9
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2010, 01:39:04 PM »
Quote from: sPeCiAl eD on September 10, 2010, 10:51:19 AM

BTW I think it's funny that I post about almost dying and all the responses are about the amp.

This may be the quote of the year. :-*
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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2010, 03:15:16 PM »
Quote from: OCCD on September 10, 2010, 01:39:04 PM
Quote from: sPeCiAl eD on September 10, 2010, 10:51:19 AM

BTW I think it's funny that I post about almost dying and all the responses are about the amp.

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Re: Electrostatic eperience
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2010, 04:49:38 PM »
Do NOT take that AR to atlas........

Let Tommy or I, or anybody else check it first...
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