nopants Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 it wasn't detailed in posts this was mentioned to you already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubliss Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 A question for Kevin or Spritzer I read there was an extensive mod to the 727 that included boards out and transistor swops, and was set out by Kevin. Have you a link to the post please, I can't find it. Did it succeed in bringing the 727 close to a KGSShv i.e. a big jump in sound quality, or was it just bringing it closer to the older 717? Thanks in advance guys, I know you are busy on multiple projects! Go back to HF, we don't need your annoying bs here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Now for something new as this one was just fired up: This was done as an exercise by me to see just how small we could make a stereo KGSSHV board and to do one that used only in production parts. On Semi had something to say about that though... A question for Kevin or Spritzer I read there was an extensive mod to the 727 that included boards out and transistor swops, and was set out by Kevin. Have you a link to the post please, I can't find it. Did it succeed in bringing the 727 close to a KGSShv i.e. a big jump in sound quality, or was it just bringing it closer to the older 717? Thanks in advance guys, I know you are busy on multiple projects! Please keep this stupidity on HF where it belongs. You don't have even the slightest clue what you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_r Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Pretty neat build. Almost have room to spare in that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFN Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Very neat! I am really in love with the small stereo board, but I should probably finish my "normal" KGSSHV first //UFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrostar59 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Now for something new as this one was just fired up: This was done as an exercise by me to see just how small we could make a stereo KGSSHV board and to do one that used only in production parts. On Semi had something to say about that though... Please keep this stupidity on HF where it belongs. You don't have even the slightest clue what you are talking about. Sorry Spritzer, I didn't mean to offend. I read a post on head-fi and wanted to see if it existed anywhere in posts?: The mod n3rdling referenced was a mod Kevin Gilmore came up with. He himself has indicated it essentially turns the 727 into a lower powered KGSSHV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrostar59 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I just remembered, I sent a guy I know in the UK over to you to buy one of your KGSShv's. I want to promote the DIY community, not wind folk up, and I have bought DIY stat gear and been on these forums a while. Pity I seem to get attacked (rather unfairly). I think I also offered to help you on your website for free, though you were covered anyway on that. I love this hobby, but don't understand the politics, maybe I will just bail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopants Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 there's no politics you're just being a dipshit about your likes and dislikes. nobody paid you to be a tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinsettawong Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Nice build Birgir. I really like your small regulated PS board. Wachara C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefQon Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) Sorry Spritzer, I didn't mean to offend. I read a post on head-fi and wanted to see if it existed anywhere in posts?: The mod n3rdling referenced was a mod Kevin Gilmore came up with. He himself has indicated it essentially turns the 727 into a lower powered KGSSHV. Think it was either the 717 or 727 cannot remember off the top of my head can be modded to a 350v limited "low power" kgsshv. Antonyfist (Tony) was the first to mod his with helpful instructions on the procedure from K.G. You can PM him on head-fi or email him but he is not very active on that site. Edited December 8, 2014 by DefQon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Cool build. Have you managed to get it silent in the this version? Does the 2sc4686 still count as an in production part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefQon Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 At least you can still buy lots of genuine c4686's at fairly cheap prices. Unlike a1968's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFN Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Spritzer, one more question: I assume this means the Gerbers posted for the KGSSHVstereo are fine as-is and no changes are required? //UFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Cool build. Have you managed to get it silent in the this version? Does the 2sc4686 still count as an in production part? This build is meant to be +/-400V max so FJPF2145 works perfectly as the output device. Spritzer, one more question: I assume this means the Gerbers posted for the KGSSHVstereo are fine as-is and no changes are required? //UFN Kevin handles that side so I have no idea. Should be fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gepardcv Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Very nice build! Which power supply board did you use? Something custom, or something available from KG's site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 The small psu boards are my own custom units and not for public consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefQon Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Spritzer, maybe a small portable mini KGSSHV in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 It can be done, the circuit is certainly linear enough but the PSU is a problem. I could do a +/-250V that would run off 12VDC as I have the switchers for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHTGUY Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Does anyone have CAD files of the front panel of the Pesante Dissipante 3U 400 with stax socket etc? It would save me a lot of time drawing the front if I had one. A CAD file of the whole Pesante Dissipante 3U 400 would be even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwmclean Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) I have 3U Pesante Dissipante drawn up. Depends which Stax socket your using though. My Drawing fits this Stax socket, for a 10mm front panel; Drawing; Pm me if you wan’t this drawing, John Edited December 20, 2014 by johnwmclean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHTGUY Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Can anyone share PEEK m3 screws, washers and nuts? If not, then is there any interest if I order (probably 100) and share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamallama Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi. I was wondering what is the purpose of a balanced stereo pot (e.g. how are they different). I noticed some people use balanced stereo units like the ALPS RK27114, and a few have upgraded to the RK50 which is stereo. When selecting a pot or attenuator, how important is it to choose balanced stereo models? The inputs are XLR (if that makes a difference). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 it depends on the design of the amp if you will require 1 or 2 sections per channel. the RK50 is available in 2 sections (stereo) or 4 (balanced stereo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamallama Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 In the Stax 717 amp (and maybe others) there is a volume bypass control switch. Would turning a pot or stepped attenuator to the maximum achieve the same effect? I'm worried that turning the volume up will clip the amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrostar59 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 In the Stax 717 amp (and maybe others) there is a volume bypass control switch. Would turning a pot or stepped attenuator to the maximum achieve the same effect? I'm worried that turning the volume up will clip the amp. I have the Stax 717. The volume pot bypass switch makes the 717 act like a power amplifier i.e. the output level is determined by the input signal from your source. Before setting the switch you MUST ensure you have a source that has a volume level control be it a PC output or a pre-amplifier. The input to the 717 should not exceed around 2 volts. If you try it and you have correct level listening at about 12 o'clock it is fine. The bypass does improve the SQ as it misses out the losses in the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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