Don't give him ideas!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnJo
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Don't give him ideas!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnJo
Mine has been running with 10 ohm resistors so I think about 200ish ma output while i wait for 100 va traffo and 1.4R ish resistors to get to 600 ish ma output. In the meantime for the last 10days i have been swapping volume controllers. Started with a DACT which was very hifi, detailed, clean, open but ultimately sterile and too hifi with an emphasis on the leading edge. Khozmo shunt was tonally better and more balanced between leading edge and decay but a bit flat and uninvolving. Acoustic Dimension was detailed and open with good balance between leading edge and decay but much more involving. Have tried apps black beauty, tkd 2511 and noble (large black pot) and while they are nice i prefer the stepped attenuator clarity. The Acoustic Dimension seems to hit the spot for me so far.
KR
Keith
Very interesting, Keith. I'll be hearing the ADSA tomorrow and am looking forward to it. Unfortunately it won't be in the DCB1 for a direct comparison.Quote:
Originally Posted by keith1962
I'm surprised you felt the Khozmo was uninvolving because that certainly isn't what I have felt using it. However, the Acoustic Dimensions could be something rather special which would explain your findings.
I really am excited by this and knowing Alan's KIN as well as I do, this could be very interesting
Hi KeithQuote:
Originally Posted by keith1962
With the 10ohm resistors in place you would be lucky if you were pushing anything more than 150 to 160mA.
I had 8.2ohm and was only at 180 to 190ish.
I too have the urge to try the Acoustic Dimension but could never describe the Khozmo as ( a bit flat and uninvolving) I only ever found it to be utterly transparent.
S.
Ah, should get a decent step up going to 600ish ma then.
Remember with the attenuator the Khozmo is a shunt type with Amtrans resistors in the shunt position. The Dact was very impressive in that HiFi way, too much leading edge for me. The Khozmo was better with more realistic tone to me and the AD felt like there was more depth on top of that.
I still have them so will put the Khozmo back in again. I think the shunt arrangement might be causing the difference.and the accepted wisdom does seem to be to go for ladder or series attenuator rather than shunt.
KR
Keith
Its done!!!
Still waiting for the acrylic front panel which I believe is arriving today. Fingers crossed. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...627cfe24b3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...66baa02250.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a0cbd54c11.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d44fa6130b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...025630f87f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...08a73aa198.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3f545a20c7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9f4126f56d.jpg
Nice ! looks really good , especially with the devilishly fiery glow of hot muzak emanating from it!:eek:
got my bits from teabag this week so am plotting my next moves for the xmas build:)
Thanks mate. I'm plotting on how to make it visible all the time. I need a slight rearrange of the kit.Quote:
Originally Posted by smangus
Sound wise, already it's surpassed my expectations. Just need the front panel to finish it off.
Hi Oliver
I did say your gonna love the turbo dcb1
Really glad your loving it
Now on to my dual mono DCB1 build..
Steve
You did mate. I knew it though. After the 50mA, 200mA versions, I thought it was blatantly obvious that it got better as the mA went up!Quote:
Originally Posted by STD305M
What I didn't expect was just how much of an improvement each increment would be.
The Audionote resistors are a marvel too. So much cleaner IMO.