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STD305M
16-01-2019, 21:36
Hi all.
I have finally got round to my Phono Stage build having been pre- occupied with building my Dual Mono DCB1.

This build will be almost the same as Oliver's (Bigman80)
Vishay and Dale resistors and a single Audio Note Silver Tantalum in the Eq and possibly a couple of Audio Note or Jupiter beeswax and paper caps...

Will post pics and what it's like for a novice to build

Steve
smangus
16-01-2019, 22:38
Nice ill watch this with intrest , silver audio notes ! oooh :eek:
STD305M
25-01-2019, 21:03
Just a little update and a few pics of the build so far.
The build is being held up by really slow delivery of a few vital components i.e. Transformer and case.

http://i66.tinypic.com/29crntl.jpg
http://i68.tinypic.com/2a7j3m9.jpg
http://i66.tinypic.com/sv6vwl.jpg

Valve bases, Tx and case on their way!!!

Steve...
Bigman80
25-01-2019, 22:09
Looking very neat and tidy Steve. enjoying watching the progress! keep up the good work
sq225917
25-01-2019, 23:53
Always like to see a good build thread.
karma67
26-01-2019, 09:39
i wouldn't mind hearing this steve when its done.
Bigman80
26-01-2019, 09:59
i wouldn't mind hearing this steve when its done. Be interesting to hear your thoughts on it, especially as you now have, in many people's opinion, a proper reference phonostage.

The £350 (DIY) minnow Vs The might of the £1800ish Paradise!

Epic!
STD305M
26-01-2019, 13:52
Hi Oliver

That really would be an interesting bakeoff

Steve
Bigman80
26-01-2019, 13:58
Hi Oliver

That really would be an interesting bakeoff

Steve

:eyebrows:
karma67
27-01-2019, 08:21
i was more interested in hearing it on its own and checking out the build inside,but yeah we could compare the 2 if you like.
Bigman80
27-01-2019, 08:28
i was more interested in hearing it on its own and checking out the build inside,but yeah we could compare the 2 if you like.Can do all of the above mate. Not competitive, just from a fact finding view. I like to see how things compare as that gives an indication of VFM imo. If it's not embarrassed by the paradise, I'll be happy.
STD305M
04-02-2019, 22:03
UPDATE

Just waiting or the case, Tx and a couple of diodes, cant wait to get this finished.

Also a couple more pics

http://i65.tinypic.com/j8fqec.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/149o1lt.jpg

Steve...
Bigman80
04-02-2019, 22:11
Good looking PCB that [emoji6]
STD305M
04-02-2019, 22:36
Good looking PCB that [emoji6]

Hi Oliver,

I think so :)
smangus
04-02-2019, 22:54
Nice
:):)
smangus
04-02-2019, 22:54
waiting for a toriody tx?
STD305M
04-02-2019, 23:28
Hi Andy
No Toriody
Waiting for a custom transformer
240volt primary, 165v secondary, and 9v-0-9v

Steve
Bigman80
04-02-2019, 23:37
Emailed them about mine today. Not the best in terms of waiting time.
STD305M
04-02-2019, 23:41
Emailed them about mine today. Not the best in terms of waiting time.

Mine is 2 weeks behind yours Oliver

Would love to have ot NOW !!!
Bigman80
04-02-2019, 23:43
Mine is 2 weeks behind yours Oliver

Would love to have ot NOW !!!I can't connect mine up at the minute but it'd be nice to have it here, mounted, ready to go.
STD305M
05-02-2019, 00:30
Hi Oliver

I guess we could end up completing them around the same time...
Bigman80
05-02-2019, 07:59
Hi Oliver

I guess we could end up completing them around the same time...Possibly. It's been ages!!