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As alternate for diy keeners....there is THIS 'good as it gets' Buffer as a partial 'kit' 40$ + Postage
https://www.passdiy.com/store
Even the schematic is freely provided for the download... for those who prefer to match their own sourced jfets
I'd be interested if that makes any difference - especially with 5m+ of cables. I found a noticeable drop in quality with my passive (DACT stepped attenuator) with cables much over 2-3m so its not worthless if it gets over that problemQuote:
Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics
It's a bit like rabbits, systems seem to be proliferating at the moment. :)
3rd system now up & going. It's CD based.
In my conservatory.
I want the electronics close at hand to my cumfy chair.
I want it non-intrusive so it must be able to sit on the window ledges.
The system must have a L/R balance control as the speakers are not the same distance away.
The amp I am using is bat shit crazy.
The CD player is a Walkman-like portable.
And the speakers have been moved on from my 2nd system - those delightful gloss white Klegg Symphony 102 standmounts.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps2ctbg7jz.jpg
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The amp is a Kinter MA-180.
I don't think the 180 stands for 180wpc, though. Not even 90wpc.
It's a tiny class D chip amp - probably shoving out about 4wpc.
It cost me £10.41 including delivery, brand spanking new. The eBay ad implied it came with a PSU, it didn't, but I had one to hand so no worries.
To say I had dubious expectations about its performance would be no exaggeration.
The CD player is just a plain vanilla portable with a wallwart PSU so I don't have to bother with batteries.
Both can be reached easily from my Chair of Choice.
Speakers placed in the corners, you can just see one peeking out in the 3rd pic.
How does it sound?
shit
No!! - actually it's just fine and perfect for relaxed, chilled out, non-obsessive listening.
I can even crank it up a bit - I was quite startled to hear genuine, taut controlled and decent bass.
It might cost only a £tenner but the amp is like most/all of the little chip amps in that it's pretty damn decent.
The system has way exceeded my expectations.
Nice greenery Jerry, particularly like those long stem jobbies at the front. Must get me self down to home base.
Yeah, the wife gets a bit out of hand and tends to turn everything into a greenhouse.
I like it.
So Do I.! Could be a good sound diffuser as well if placed mid speaker position ?
OK well here's the finished article, crap photography 'n all:
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I hugely underestimated the labour involved when I "pulled a figure out of the air" for the rice so I'm afraid any further units will be double what I charged Jerry, ie £150. Sorry. Still excellent value I believe. About 4 hours labour an £20 in parts and I only charged £75 for the first one... :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by pgarrish
I'd expect mine to beat it.Quote:
Originally Posted by danilo