12 hours ago, muon* said:

What Poly product is that you used for absorption?

looks like Polymax Absorb 50mm.

On 02/07/2020 at 10:58 PM, muon* said:

What Poly product is that you used for absorption?

Not sure what it’s called. It’s 75mm thick though. I’ll try get a name for you. Cheers, M 

Finally pulled the trigger on a Pre. Thanks to @Grizzly for putting me on to this. The Bel Canto Pre2P. Just set it up today and still playing around with loading. Very adjustable and so far, very clean and revealing. This unit has had a rebuild with new high grade caps amongst other things. I was going via the Passive pre (Stereo Coffee) and phono stage route but this presented itself and after a bit of research decided that for around the same money, this satisfies my need for an upgrade to both pre and phono pre but in one, sexy looking, box. So far, very happy. Now that the system is “done”, I just have some paint, ceiling panels and concrete shelves to go before the room is finished... not long now! Cheers, M

Good work mate, they are supposed to be very nice units I’m sure you are going to love it. 
I wasn’t that impressed with the SC passive, very good for the money though.

That is indeed a very sexy box! Nice one!

Nice one UM. Heard this a few times and indeed it's a good sounding pre with an eye watering amount of adjustability. 

Bit of ceiling paint and new lighting before ceiling treatment. Much easier to find records now. 

@unclemack space is looking great!

41 minutes ago, Cardiiiii said:

@unclemack space is looking great!

Thanks mate. It’s a small space but I’m trying to make the most of it. ?

1 hour ago, unclemack said:

Bit of ceiling paint and new lighting before ceiling treatment. Much easier to find records now. 

What an awesome view!

46 minutes ago, crtexcnndrm99 said:

What an awesome view!

Thanks mate.  It’s a nice place to be 

Progress is being made. Frames for the ceiling batts done, now just waiting to get the black batts to install. First concrete shelf poured and drying as we speak. Very nervous about that but with luck, it’ll turn out ok. Following a You Tube vid that seemed logical and reasonably simple. 

Concrete’s drying and playing with stain for the supports. Should be freeing the slab from the form tomorrow. Very nervous. 

De-molded and it’s come up a treat. Couple more days to dry and then I’ll finish and install. 

How you going to lift that UM? (great finish on the crete and excellent formwork job, well done mate)

1 hour ago, Luc said:

How you going to lift that UM? (great finish on the crete and excellent formwork job, well done mate)

 

With hulk green rage!

1 hour ago, Luc said:

How you going to lift that UM? (great finish on the crete and excellent formwork job, well done mate)

was thinking the same thing. Love the look and will be terrific when finished

2 hours ago, Luc said:

How you going to lift that UM? (great finish on the crete and excellent formwork job, well done mate)

I’m an immensely powerful man. Chuck it under one arm, beer in the other hand and off I go!! Thanks mate. It turned out beautifully.  Once I sand and seal it, it’ll be lovely.   Thankfully I have help from my neighbours. Cheers. M

3 hours ago, unclemack said:

De-molded and it’s come up a treat. Couple more days to dry and then I’ll finish and install. 

Looking excellent Mac, nicely done.

Where did you get the info on to to do it?

15 hours ago, joz said:

Looking excellent Mac, nicely done.

Where did you get the info on to to do it?

You tube. There are lots of vids. I like this one. 

 

The first (bottom) slab is in place now. Thanks to @Los for coming over and installing the ceiling panels. The room is sounding better again for this. Top concrete shelf is drying. It’s all coming together and the system is sounding superb. 

Edited September 4, 20205 yr by unclemack

Did you put any reo in that slab? Concrete by itself isn't very strong. If not, be careful not to put too much weight on it (Like human beings) and you're probably fine. It's got good support.

BTW, looks great

6 hours ago, Pim said:

Did you put any reo in that slab? Concrete by itself isn't very strong. If not, be careful not to put too much weight on it (Like human beings) and you're probably fine. It's got good support.

Yes mate. There’s reo mesh throughout. Strong as. 

Well. Holidays are drawing to an end and I’ve finally completed  the concrete equipment rack. Spent a couple hours cleaning contacts and components then installing them into the unit. I’m pretty happy with it and I’m very pleased to have a couple of vintage sources back in action.