5 years - I suppose I have to do a system shake down / rebuild

I have just checked my Burndy (just the one…). Its Locking Rings turned easily and I was able to pull the plugs out.

My XPS (fuse) survived being powered down and back up again, too.
Never rush this… :expressionless:

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I’ve had this a few times and my solutions have been:

1- if possible (and with due care), get the unit to ground/on to a kitchen work surface with a towel underneath, to stop sliding i.e. somewhere where you can get better leverage.

Obviously, moving a sprung unit needs thinking about and great care.

2- get any kink/tension out of the burndy

3- use a very slightly wetted cloth/strong kitchen towel to wrap around the metal ring, as this gives more grip IME. Obviously, dry the ring once released.

Like you, I’ve considered reaching for my tools but I’ve never needed them. Perseverance being a virtue IME.

Well this Boa constrictor did the trick - on the third attempt, I found it difficult to get it to take as it’s awkward (for me) to get at.

I have twinged my back with moving these boxes or the flopping of the burndies.

Looks like I’ll have to stick with the KEFs for the weekend and use the time to make sure I can put everything back together again.

.sjb

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Strip down, clean, tighten and rebuild day.

First time in a couple of years and strangely rewarding.

Tape measures and spirit levels keep the OCD demons away.

Will I need a spacer under one of the LP12 feet?..…let’s see (“well it was level without one when I dismantled it……how can it not be now???”:rofl:)

We’re a strange bunch aren’t we? Amazing to see what gives us satisfaction

And then, of course, there’s the subject of cable dressing.:person_facepalming:

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If the Linn level is out of whack, suggest check the ball bearing holders. I often put these in the wrong way up !

I set an initial level for the base and load kit as I go, cabling at the same time, and then level-out the crucial top shelf via the feet at the end.

I must say I don’t get much enjoyment from this, it’s a chore that gets harder as my bones grow older.

And during the process I always have the nagging fear I’ll fcuk up something.

It will be relief rather than satisfaction when I (hopefully) get things back up again.

.sjb

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Mission accomplished. Sounding superb.
Slight increase in distance between brains and brawn stacks and better Burndy routing has made a positive difference. No shim/spacer needed under Trampolin 2 either. Happy.

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Looks like you have done it to perfection!

Maybe you should offer your services to the Naim community? :joy:

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Same here. A few years ago I did a rebuild after an interval of several years and was so struck by the improvement that I resolved to do it more frequently. Last spring I did a full rebuild, which yielded more than the expected improvement (I tweaked a few details on my souped-up Tripod stacks, to good effect), but I was so wrecked after it that I have no problem going at least 2 to 3 years without trying that again :rofl:

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Got this far today but my back is telling me to stop now and lug everything back on the fraim tomorrow.


Astonish glass cleaner already has the Naim pieces sparkling, and will tomorrow have the glass shelves sparkling. WD40 at the ready to polish the stainless steel cups and bearings etc.

Getting a lot of slagging from my wife and kids about the care I’m taking in my otherwise less than sparkling existence.

.sjb

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Got there in the end!

Now to do some listening.

.sjb

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2nd level John! spike not in cup… your gonna cuss!

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And 1st level on right fraim

well spotted!!!

Think I might rebuild my Fraim sometime this month as I usually due it every year but its been a couple of years since the last time!

Richard

Rather embarrassing!

Mental note to check everything is still level when top fraim is added…… and to take more bloomin’ care.

Take 2 as they say

.sjb

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I think a real level would also be worth the investment.

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I feel so inferior now. My kit went into a new cabinet back in 2010 and hasn’t been out since ! Unlike some of you I don’t feel to the need to fiddle with it - I might be missing out on some sound but I doubt it. It gets a light dusting on occasion but most of the time it’s left in its place. I am semi retired so have lots of time to fiddle but I don’t. I just want to sit down and listen. To Spotify as well - not any of the expensive streamer services. £10 per month is great value, and the quality is good enough for my 61 year old ears which have had a lifetime of shooting, motorcycling and gigs to contend with. I find there’s too many other things to do with my remaining time.
I really feel the odd one out now.

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They key line there is I just want to sit down and listen.
Im the same. Not such a small minority I wager.

The last time that I ‘re-built’ my system was when I moved home twelve years ago. Since then, I have taken out individual items (LP12 for new plinth and cartridge) and servicing (CDS II and NAT-01).

I have no intention otherwise of ‘shaking down’ or ‘rebuilding’ anything else, even if I knew what this meant or what benefit might result from it.

I just use the system to listen to music, not to play around with the units as if they were toys.

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