michaelgreen, I found that piece about harvesting wood... "The SS-AR2’s baffle board is made from laminated instrument grade maple, harvested on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido in November, when the grain is tightest."http://www.sonypremiumhome.com/ar-speakers/SS-AR2.php I think there was a similar statement about headphones 20-30 years ago which included wet/dry season references, but cannot find it now. |
michaelgreen, For whatever it is worth, as it is someone's review, although I really think promo material had similar statements... "This is due to the resonant properties and rigidity of the wood, as it was harvested during the winters in Japan when the trees contracted the most to rid themselves of excess moisture from sap. This tight wood pattern is evident when you closely view the cups, and the tightness maximizes the resonant properties of the Japanese elm."https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/sony-mdr-r10.12589/reviews |
The reason I prefer Walnut, particularly Black Walnut, above even Maple, is because of it's consistency. Because it is a very low resin wood, the density and weight from tree to tree, board to board, is very consistent in weight and density, with a clear, tight grain, free of voids and soft spots - making it very favorable for a component platform. @geoffkait Thanks, I'll check that out... @MichaelgreenaudioBecause I robbed my last set of brass cones from under my preamp, to put under my integrated amp, I am in need of a replacement set of three or four and maybe a spare set. Since I no longer have a lathe to turn my own - I'll check out yours......Thanks Jim |
