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Comment on 1977 Datsun 280Z by Jim Robbbins

Jim Robbbins — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:30:10 +0000

I came across your pictures of your 77; I like the color combination. I thought long and hard about painting mine the same color green. I have a 1978 I am rebuilding. Your car is like many out there. All they need is a little bit more to get it where you want it….and a little bit more…..and a little bit more…..and a little bit more…..they are addicting. LOL

Comment on Hotrodding a Technics SL1200MK2, with pictures! by Ken

Ken — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:19:52 +0000

Very cool. Hopefully I’ll get back down there and can check it out.

Comment on Dampening an Oppo DV-980HD player by gene

gene — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:21:45 +0000

JD, the SE upgrade was so good I stopped using my outboard DAC. The improvement in sound quality was stunning. Every aspect of the audio playback improved. I’m still surprised at the improvement I got for the price I paid.

I use regular maple butcher blocks under many of my components. I don’t see the point of paying too much for fancy blocks of wood. I don’t worry about heat, either. The unit’s fans kick on occasionally but that’s what they’re there for. The 83 is the third Oppo unit I’ve owned and I know if there’s a problem Oppo will just fix it.

Comment on Dampening an Oppo DV-980HD player by JD

JD — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:58:12 +0000

Hi Gene
Thanks so much for taking the time out to reply. You’ve given me a lot of ideas to use to dampen and isolate my Oppo. I was on Herbie’s Audio page and was wondering what products I should use. With the maple board you used did you just use a butcher block or order something special? Now with the dampening on top of the Oppo BDP 83SE do you find the unit running hotter? I’m worried about the longevity of the unit. I’ve already had my BDP-83 in for repair already.
I was thinking about upgrading the Oppo BDP-83 to SE but wasn’t sure. Is there a major SQ difference that you notice from the upgrade in your system?

Thanks again. JD

Comment on Dampening an Oppo DV-980HD player by gene

gene — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:14:42 +0000

JD, I’m using a BDP-83 upgraded to SE status, and it sounds so good I haven’t felt the need to dampen its chassis on the inside. It does sit on Herbie’s Tenderfeet which sit on a maple board. On top of the unit is some heavy pieces of Corian countertop material, which my DAC sits on. So I’ve dampened and isolated the unit on the top and bottom, just not on the inside.

The granite and bubble wrap is a good idea. And yeah, I don’t see why the AcoustiPack wouldn’t work either.

Comment on Dampening an Oppo DV-980HD player by JD

JD — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:03:16 +0000

Thanks for posting this. I never thought to put dampening material on the CD sled. Has anyone tried this on the BDP-83 and achieved good results? I was thinking about just putting a granite tile wrapped in bubble wrap just on top of my BDP-83. Also would AcoustiPack Sound absorbing sheets work as dampening materials? I have a sheet laying around that I used for a PC build. Thanks and advise when you can.

Comment on 1977 Datsun 280Z by Devid

Devid — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:46:53 +0000

Really great car

Comment on Audio of interview with Foetus by Scott

Scott — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:59:00 +0000

Sweet! Good interview, mr. musically well-informed! It’s fun to hear you just a wee bit starstruck. What a seemingly unlikely bunch of musicians he’s played with!

Comment on Dampening an Oppo DV-980HD player by Jon

Jon — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:08:48 +0000

Good to hear. That Herbie’s stuff is pretty expensive as sound deadening material goes. I may get one sheet like you have, and then use some cheaper car audio mat for the rest of the chassis on the outside. I don’t plan to put too much money into this unit. A $30 power cord and then $25 for sound dampening on a $169 player is pushing the cost/benefit ratio I think I have some slight flicker on the this player, but I suspect it’s my TV and not the player itself.

Comment on Dampening an Oppo DV-980HD player by gene

gene — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:50:06 +0000

Glad the post helped you! The material made the drive quieter and tightened the sound of the player, esp. the bass.

I don’t see any reason not to cover the bottom, or do total coverage of the top and bottom. I’d be surprised if you could overdampen the chassis. If it kills dynamics, which I doubt, you could just remove the stuff. Or use plumber’s caulk, which is dirt-cheap.

But you know what made the biggest difference in this player? A $30 power cord.