Firebottle 2, c'est arrive.

[Firebottle]

As they say in France, it has arrived.

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/Firebottle%202/Firebottle%202.jpg

It has been undergoing a few tweaks to achieve best performance and is now finalised.
It is based on the previous Firebottle iterations but with considered design details to achieve exemplary performance without breaking the bank.

It is a two box design with separate enclosure for the power supply and phono amp.
It has a copper ground plane and short signal paths with internal links to select MM or MC operation. MC is catered for with a low noise FET cascode input stage.

The internals are shown here:

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/Firebottle%202/FB%202%20internals.jpg

...and employ Takman carbon film resistors and ClarityCap ESA polypropylene capacitors.

The two compact enclosures can be stacked if desired:

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/Firebottle%202/FB%202%20stack.jpg

The rear panel is simplicity in itself:

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/Firebottle%202/FB%202%20rear.jpg

It has been undergoing a couple of days testing up to now, with fabulous focus and precision to the sound:

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/Firebottle%202/P1040765.jpg

Can't wait to play more vinyl, it's so infectious..............

:cool: Alan

[struth]

Looking good. sure there will be a few upgraders as well as new customer Alan. whens the loaner coming out:eyebrows:

[Gazjam]

Fantastic looking bit of kit Alan, well done!
Like the stamped aluminium front plate.

Needs to be black though... :)
Some "propa" components in there, cant wait to hear one in comparison to my FB Plus.
As Grant says, some upgraders might be lurking in the wings...

[Jimbo]

Superb Alan,
can't wait to hear the Firebottle 2 when your next over.:)

[Ali Tait]

Looks good Alan, will be looking out for the parcel!

[chris_s]

Crikey Alan, i thought the Firebottle Plus i had from you recently looked good, but this is in a whole different league! If it sounds half as good as it looks, it's a winner!

If only.....



Chris.

[struth]

Looks good Alan, will be looking out for the parcel!

Well, there better be 2. http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/simpsons/images/4/47/Hokuto_no_willie.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110215003415 :steam: :rfl::rfl::rfl::rfl:

[Ali Tait]

There will be, one for each box! :lol: