Biggest difference is the bottom doesn'tfit anymore cos of those bloody great Rifas. ;)
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Biggest difference is the bottom doesn'tfit anymore cos of those bloody great Rifas. ;)
Well thankfully the bottom does still fit! :)
Mods include the big Rifa's Shane mentioned and the ladder type stepped attenuator in place of the 'shunted' Alps black. Then there's the solid silver in PTFE wiring for most of the signal carrying bits, and a smattering of Holco resistors.
I don't hold out too much hope for the stepped attenuator as it's populated with cheap n cheerful 1/4W metal film resistors, but if the values are about right and I get back the input sensitivity I'll be happy. I can use 'posh' resistors later should I feel the need.
Biggest problem I've got ATM is I've lost my CD-ROM with all the diagrams and assembly instructions etc, on it. I'm going to have to find it or get one from somewhere as all the testing procedure and what have you are on there too! :scratch:
Cheers...
Aah just wing it. What's the worst that could happen? ;)
Hi All,
Other than a PCB phonostage, this is the only DIY kit. But i am Very happy with the results!
http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/w...469resized.jpg
diyaudio forum's Mark Kelly controller with Maxon dc motor, VPI Scout platter,clamp and bearing. SME III rewired arm with AT33PTG mc cartridge and CA640P phonostage.
Cheers
Ian
Here's another bit of DIY from the Shadow household.
This is a one watt DRD amp based on the National Union 46 tube.
It is the little square amp, sitting next to the big PX25 DRD amp.
Through the 100dB efficient open baffles it kicks some serious butt and sounds lovely.
http://homepage.mac.com/scress1958/.Pictures/46done.jpg
Steve
Currently Test running a recently new wound 7k A>A , U/L 43% , bolted on to a Faithful old and much abused FrankenBeast test chassis .
Slightly different Winding Spec Still 7K a-a , 4 thou cores , differing with 8 secondary sections , 43% , On Plug > in Switch on > Pray Test !
Hi Leo, on your DIY silver interconnects, where did you get that nice pin stiped outer with cable jacket?
Thanks.
Here's my latest creation.
Its' a three stage amp comprising 76/801A DRD stage feeding TJ Meshplate PX25s
http://homepage.mac.com/scress1958/.Pictures/moody1.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/scress1958/.Pictures/moody2.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/scress1958/....andworking.jpg
Steve
Looks awesome, Steve! :youtheman:
How's it sounding - are you pleased with the results? :)
Marco.