Re: Five possible upgrades from Spendor BC-1

On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:50:24 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
<dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>In article <280820051454553443%aktching@xxxxxxxxx>,
> aktching <aktching@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> : If they are still working and he likes them why change the BC1's -
>
>> They need serious repair by now. Getting them repaired is certainly an
>> option, but not a straightforward one as our local dealers as well as
>> Spendor don't want to do it.
>
>You'd have to explain this, as 'repair' simply involves fitting
>replacement drivers if they are faulty. Possibly exchange units if
>available. The bass units should still be available, but the HF1300 mid
>range probably not. But I'm surprised Spendor can't update them with
>modern replacements. Have you actually asked them - or are you relying on
>what your dealer says?

The HF1300 would indeed be the problem, as there simply *is* no modern
equivalent. Inded, sourcing a truly equivalent bass/mid driver would
also be difficult, as simple polypropylene cones are no longer used.
Basically, given that the BC1 was always known for loose bass and a
certain thickening in the midrange, I'd be inclined to give it best,
say a fond farewell, and buy a pair of modern Spendors or similar.

--

Stewart Pinkerton | Music is Art - Audio is Engineering
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