Need help with Magnum Dynalab MD 90

[bradleyc]

MD can make you a black face plate for the MD102, I had one made for my MD108 several years ago...

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Originally Posted by bradleyc

MD can make you a black face plate for the MD102, I had one made for my MD108 several years ago...

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I put that query to Jim Richards. I'll see what he says.

It appears from his responses that the 102 and 105 are the same or similar in sensitivity. If so, I might overrule my preference for black and take the silver faceplate 102 if custom faceplates aren't an option. The 105's upgraded sound isn't a big sell right now, but I like its look. It appears to be dark aluminum, not black, but preferable to silver. I could reconfigure my system to better integrate the 102; perhaps in the center rack where my Furman SPR-20i sits; it has a partially silver faceplate, with that same dark aluminum look on the sides (the 105 could go in there too, perhaps).

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Ok, MD can have the faceplate re-done in black for $250 (their cost). So I have begun the process of ordering the MD102. I gave Mr. Richards my information, and they will send me the 102 when complete; I'll then send them back the MD90.

The process is going to take three weeks, maybe four. They expect the unit back around the second week of August, then it has to ship to me. I can wait.

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I have a tracking number from UPS on the MD102; estimated delivery is 9/20 by end-of-day.

[Weirdcuba]

Did it end up taking md a month longer than you had anticipated?

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Originally Posted by Weirdcuba

Did it end up taking md a month longer than you had anticipated?

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I'd say yes, in that it took longer than I was told initially. MD expected the unit back mid-August. But it's not a big deal as long as it gets here and works.

Getting the 102 a month sooner would have made a small difference budgeting-wise, but that's about all. The UPS e-mail, sent at MD's request, came Thursday.

[Weirdcuba]

I'm about to send my 108t in for the se upgrade and some cosmetic changes (gold faceplate and amber lighting, instead of blue) and I hope it doesn't take two months. My tuner is easily my favorite sounding source - two months would hurt.

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[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Weirdcuba

I'm about to send my 108t in for the se upgrade and some cosmetic changes (gold faceplate and amber lighting, instead of blue) and I hope it doesn't take two months. My tuner is easily my favorite sounding source - two months would hurt.

Jim.......So, you decided to go for the SE upgrade in your 108T. I will be very interested in your impressions once you have the tuner back home.

I'll be looking for your thread.

[Weirdcuba]

The blue lights just do not work with the rest of my system, then the gold face plate, so I figured if I'm going to send it in, then I may as well do the upgrade at the same time. Waiting on them to get in some componentry, but should happen in next couple of months. Full report to come.

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The MD102 arrived today. I put it into my setup.

The MD102 is a bit larger than the MD90, but so far sounds quite good. Will explore it as time goes on. For now, I'm just giving it a couple of days before shipping off the MD90.