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- eXclusive F3 (8)last updated by JwFabrie - 20/11/2010, 15H17
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#1JwFabrie20/11/10
10H59I love this tuner! I got mine imported from Japan, since this is the only route to get one. Ofcourse there is the problem with voltage and bandwidth.. voltage is easy, bandwidth a bit more complex.. I was able to source a small device build for use in cars from Japan exported to other countries, and rebuild it for use with this tuner. It is called a bandwidth expander. The use is troublefree and the sound doesn't seem to suffer from it.
This Tuner sounds really, really good! Mine is in repair right now since I had one small issue with one channel playing louder than it should occasionally. I am quite curious how the sound will be once I get it back, since the tech will also re-adjust everything to factory specs. I was able to source the Japanese servicemanual, so he has all the values.. the instruction is however a bit hard to read..
To bad they never exported these tuners to the rest of the world! the Japanese kept so many special goodies on their own market.. It does make it fun however to go and search them in Japan and source them yourself nowadays!
Cheers, Willem -
#2Rare_Hifi20/11/10
11H37Hi Willem
That is really interesting. Can you send me a link to the device you used?
I once imported a Marantz 10B tuner and it was impossible for me to change the frequency band.
I would love to buy an F3Post some photos!
Ritchie -
#3JwFabrie20/11/10
11H49Hi Ritchie,
here some pics, sorry for the poor quality:
You can take a look on ebay for the device; use "frequency expander" as search term. There are many to be chosen from. I chose the one with the small square box on the cable, so I could easily open it to connect a 12 volt adapter. Mine simultaniously switches up with 12 and 24 mhz, so I can receive the full spectrum.. Take a look for yourself and see which one you prefer.. -
#4Rare_Hifi20/11/10
12H00Thanks Willem,
I had a look around and sent an email to Bridgewater Electronics. They said it plugs in between the aerial and the tuner...but I would have to see this in operation!
Amazing setup!Pure class.
Ritchie -
#5Scytales20/11/10
12H09The speaker looks also very impressive, indeed ! -
#6Stoffie20/11/10
12H23Wow, what a beautiful setup, makes me quiet... -
#7Rare_Hifi20/11/10
14H17You still need to get those up off the floor Willem. The tweeter has to be at ear level for optimum performance and the bass driver off the floor...I built custom stands for the 2402's with wheels
It looks a great speaker. I would love to find a pair to put in my torture room! -
#8JwFabrie20/11/10
15H17I was thinking to build some stands as well.. When I sit down on m bench however, the horn is (almost) at ear level.. I will go and build something in the nearby future anyways..
the 3401's sound great anyways!
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