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Old 15th Nov 2021, 2:17 pm   #21
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A few more!
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First rate!

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Old 15th Nov 2021, 6:44 pm   #23
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That's a great job Matt!
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Old 15th Nov 2021, 7:00 pm   #24
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Hi Matt,
you've mastered the craft of French polishing. Absolutely superb.
Better than the factory finish.
When one considers this was a very reasonably priced set, the cabinet detailing is excellent.

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Old 15th Nov 2021, 7:40 pm   #25
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Great job, especially making the flight holes vanish!
If you get bored, I have a few cabinets that could benefit from your skills......


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Old 15th Nov 2021, 8:55 pm   #26
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Superb result!

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Old 16th Nov 2021, 12:09 am   #27
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Absolutely stunning results Matt! And the speaker grille has come up amazingly well. What a beautiful set this is going to be.

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Old 16th Nov 2021, 1:13 pm   #28
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Great work Matt. When new These Sobell receivers were very much underrated but were very well designed and constructed. John.
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Old 16th Nov 2021, 5:18 pm   #29
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A really fantastic job all round .I am in awe of your skills and talent.
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Old 18th Nov 2021, 9:25 pm   #30
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Many thanks for your kind words Gentleman. The cabinet is indeed looking quite resplendant now. For what would have been a budget set of the time (£57) the construction and use of veneer is quite remarkable.
I'm just finishing off a final bit of capacitor re-stuffing and the two can then go back together!
Mark - happy to accept commissions on any cabinet work!
I'll unveil the old girl soon!
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Hi Matt,
Great stuff as ever.
I love these little Sobell sets.
I second what Mark asked. I have several sets which need the cabinets seen to. I never got the hang of it myself. How do you fancy taking on my scratched up PYE B18T??

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Well done Matt, you have done really well and its going to be a cracking set to show off to people.
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Old 19th Nov 2021, 2:14 pm   #33
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I have several sets which need the cabinets seen to. I never got the hang of it myself. How do you fancy taking on my scratched up PYE B18T??
Yes I can happily do this for you Andy, feel free to send me an email etc and we'll discuss further!
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Cracking results Matt.
The cabinet looks brand new. Fancy making the cabinet from my 2807 as good as yours?
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Old 22nd Nov 2021, 1:28 am   #35
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Cracking results Matt.
The cabinet looks brand new. Fancy making the cabinet from my 2807 as good as yours?
Thankyou Trevor.
Yes please feel free to send me a PM and we can discuss your 2807 further.
With kind regards, Matt Spanner
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Exciting news!

The Sobell T90 is now completed, back in her box and performing beautifully!

Here's a few final pics and even a link to a slideshow for those who have been following this little beauty.

Big thanks again to John, Adrian and Steve for assisting me with valves and circuit diagrams!

Best regards to all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3I5DRHqvec
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Hi to all,
Hi Matspar,

Beautiful result, Congratulations!

Outstanding video & great music track from the album "Breakfast in America".

Did you keep the Selenium rectifier for looks & hide Silicon diodes under the chassis ?

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Old 2nd Dec 2021, 2:06 pm   #38
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Really great result Matt. Reminds me of the fun I had with a 1947 Vidor 369A. That was a good while back. Regards, John.
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Wow!

What an absolutely spiffing job, enjoyed the slide show as well.

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As good as new! Very well done!

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