Everything posted by spritzer
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An all DHT amp for Grados
Nothing concrete really but one will have only two DHT's in it, rest will be transformers. Not meant to sound nice though, it's just supposed to be bonkers. Well that and very, very expensive.
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i'm on a roll... the kgsshv
Is it this one? If so I would account for a bit more room as the knob might not sit perfectly on the shaft and cause some contact issues.
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i'm on a roll... the kgsshv
I'm in Iceland so outside temps are never a problem.
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Part Sourcing Assistance/Advice Thread
This is exactly why the next "poor mans" amp will be based on tubes in regular production. It's a huge compromise but I've had it with sand EOL...
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An all DHT amp for Grados
I'm working on a few Stax DHT amps but nothing as insane as Kevin's 12 tube monster. Not going to start any new projects anytime soon though, it's time to clear some of this half finished stuff.
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Electrocompaniet ECD-2
Didn't get this from me... ecd2.pdf
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i'm on a roll... the kgsshv
It's better to match but it's not necessary.
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Cutting the Cord
BT is BitTorrent, i.e. how I watch US tv...
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Part Sourcing Assistance/Advice Thread
Any 130V zener will do, any wattage and tolerance will do. I should have some LSK389's but I'd have to check. Just shoot me a PM so I won't forget. Now it's time to patch up this nasty cut I got while drilling the front panel for the newest amp...
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Part Sourcing Assistance/Advice Thread
Bdent is just more expensive but the part is out of production so it's not going to get any cheaper. No sub available with the same or better specs. I can help you with 2705's as I have a bag full of them and any 130V zener will work. I got some from Mouser recently but don't remember the partnumber...
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i'm on a roll... the kgsshv
The only drawings I have are off the front panel. All the back and internal bits are done by hand.
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The ultimate DIY? A Stax SRM-T2!
Ditto but that might explain the very strange 3675's I have here that test like the real thing...
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Electrocompaniet ECD-2
Makes me wonder what the Icelandic sound would be like....
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The Headcase Stax thread
Yup, I recently stocked up on them again.
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Post what you're watching
It's one of the best TV anything I've ever seen so definitely worth a watch.
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high quality balanced DAC (small-ish, lightweight a plus)
Yup, very much like the German auto makers. With MSB you buy used...
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high quality balanced DAC (small-ish, lightweight a plus)
Get the "cheap" MSB dac for a nice compliment to the BHSE. The USB inputs are not cheap (even my dealer complains about his price) but the best I've ever tried.
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The Headcase Stax thread
No Lambda Pro is worth 700$ IMO. Odd layout with the audio transformers so close together but nothing astounding either.
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Electrocompaniet ECD-2
There is a review of the ECD-2 in the newest Hifi News and they like it quite a bit.
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Part Sourcing Assistance/Advice Thread
Make sure you order extra long wires from them as they seem to think 10cm is plenty for all applications...
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The Ultimate DIY Part 2 ? The KGITSOJC
That would be possible but pots are problematic.
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The Ultimate DIY Part 2 ? The KGITSOJC
Relays and a stepped switch would be an easy way to adjust the gain. Now if you want it to be a volume control then you are looking at KX-R levels of complexity though...
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i'm on a roll... the kgsshv
We strive to put all traces on the back side but often it just isn't possible, hence jumpers such as that one.
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i'm on a roll... the kgsshv
Don't run the amp without those caps.
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The Ultimate DIY Part 2 ? The KGITSOJC
Yup, package doesn't matter. Fairchild does make a nice P-channel but I'd guess we'd need a lot of units for them to make complimentary pairs for us.