DM70 Repair Kit

Deserves to be fixed. A true legend.

The most common problems with the electrostatic panel on DM 70’s is loss of output due to splits occurring in the diaphragm, arcing damage causing polarising voltage leakage (EHT) and accidental damage.

It is an easy task to replace the diaphragms on these speakers, re-coat them and repair the damage caused by over enthusiastic use of the volume control (arcing or sparking between stators)!

This will bring the performance of the ESL panel back to “as new”.

Generally, the electronics in these speakers are quite robust and rarely give trouble, the most common problem being failure of the EHT supply components. If this is suspected, feel free to contact us to receive troubleshooting advice.

 

The kit contains sufficient diaphragm film and conductive coating
to replace the diaphragms many times and comes with all
components and adhesives likely to be needed, plus full instructions.

B&W DM70 Repair Kit  ASK Rob

Material

Quantity

Diaphragm 3.5 µm, DuPont Mylar C 6 metres
Diaphragm Adhesive 25 ml bottle
Foil Tape, 4mm wide 4 metres
EHT Cable 3 metres
Polyurethane Adhesive 50 ml bottle
Tensioning Gauge 1
Clear, conductive coating 25ml bottle
Sponge Applicator 1
Large Paint Brush 1
Small Paint Brush 1
Plastic Sheet 1/4
Rubber Gloves 2 Pairs
180 Grit Oxide Paper 2 x 250mm sheets
Gaffa Tape 1 Roll
Nylon Screws 100
Steel Nuts 100
Syringe 1
100 MΩ Resistors 2
Full Instructions 1
   
 

 

Air Gap Spacers: (add-on extra) $198

If you have a speaker in which the Air Gap Spacers are damaged (old age, bad former repairs), then we can supply laser cut replacement parts for $198 (both speakers).  See photo of these parts in the left margin of this page.