....or marvellous monoblocks maybe
Not finished yet so no impressions to report.
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Understated monoblocks
....or marvellous monoblocks maybe
Not finished yet so no impressions to report.
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Mmmm...like the look of those Alan. What sort of power output are you thinking and are they based on an Air design?
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Definitely based on the AIR design, probably 100W or close to.
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Looking good, and available in black.
Will match the KIN nicely.
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These look nice Alan.
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A bit of a change around.
This is my first ever monoblock set-up, apart from when I repaired the Myst Gohm power amps.
I'm liking it a lot... there seems to be a greater clarity and presence to the music, or am I imagining it?
As with most things DIY it is giving a great satisfaction with having built something that performs so well.
I had to get a little creative with the heatsinking as a steel case doesn't give the same leeway as aluminium.
The 'kit corner':
Just enjying a little Charlie Parker, bliss.
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Looking good there Alan
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Thanks Jez. Now that I have had time to listen to some well known and favourite tracks I can appreciate the additional clarity and space afforded by a dual mono or fully monoblock set-up.
The sound just gets better at Chez Firebottle
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Looking good there Alan. Very smart.
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Nice! Will these feature the same sound/tweaks of the AIR?
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