Moving Sale! Loads of DIY Goodies: The Wire boards, NTD1, Audio Power Stuff,...
Hi Guys, I'm moving at the end of the month, and I'm also trying to make room for some new projects, so I'm putting a whole bunch of goodies I had laying around up for sale! I've got everything from...
View ArticleSourcing parts for first build with AirPlay
Hello all - This is my first build, and I've spent some time researching, but not everything makes complete sense to me yet. I hope you can weigh in with your expertise. So, what am I trying to...
View ArticleSoundstream Reference 644s - Channel 2 not working
I pulled my old Soundstream Reference 644s out of storage to put into my 70 Mach 1 only to find that speaker output on Channel 2 doesn't work. What I find strange is the voltmeter measured 0.06V on...
View ArticleFisher 500C C82/C84 ceramic capacitor function
Looking at the 500C schematic, I'm wondering what's the real purpose of these low value 18pF ceramic capacitors (C82 & C84) between the phase splitter AC coupling capacitor and the 1k resistor on...
View Articleangled IEC connectors
Hi, Having recently put my turntable on a shelf it's now closer to the wall and I foolishly didn't consider the extra space behind the turntable needed to plug it in to the mains. So, for now I've...
View ArticleNAD 3020 preamp
Hey guys, So I've got this NAD 3020. Checked the other threads and come up with nothing so far. Anyway, I've done a rebuild on it and it was working great for awhile. Then this scratching noise started...
View Article6db serial two ways xover
Hi all, Just for sharing my experience with 6db serial two ways crossover. filtre 6 db série 2 voies, xover serial 6 db two ways Thank's in advance fo comments or suggestions.. Phil.
View ArticleComponents source
Hi All, Looking to source the following in the UK. Can anyone help as I'm struggling to find one source for all of these: Caps 16v 10uF x4 0.0068uF Prol Prop x2 2.2uF x2 Resistors 1/4w 6.8k x2 100k x4...
View ArticleDPS-500/D & CD254
Hi to all i'm not new there, but i'm not a really diyer..i'm used to build some kits..just for try and for my amusement..but nothing really made from scratch..:o Ok..i've a multiamp diy system and,...
View ArticleFS: Electro-Voice T350 (just needs diaphragm)
PM me for photos, questions and offers. Nice easy project to try your hand at reconditioning a lengendary yet simple horn tweeter.
View ArticleFS: Hypex NCore NC400/SMPS600 Dual Mono Power Amp
This is a Hypex NC400 dual mono unit and it has been run-in for 300+ hours. High quality parts used for this unit:- Cardas Patented Binding Post, Rhodium over Copper Cardas XLR Jack Furutech FI-10(R)...
View ArticlePut the kitchen in the basement
There's a place in my house dedicated to making things. It has nice smooth work tops that are always kept clean. There are storage cupboards with most of the materials needed. There's even a...
View ArticleHey everybody!
I'm Tele Wacker, from Texas. I have been a gear head since high school but didn't realize it until the last few years. I have a pretty nice collection of Fender tube amps and Fender guitars. I have...
View ArticleDoes anyone know of a company that makes circular risers for tubes?
I'm looking to find a source that sells aluminum or stainless inverted bases that mount on the chassis which would basically rise the tube up AND add some class to a basic tube socket. Would anybody...
View ArticleYamaha M-65 wont power on
Hey all, I have an old m-65 thats been serving me well for a few years until last night. First time I used it for subwoofer duty, I had it running a single 4 ohm driver at around 200 watts on the meter...
View ArticleAlpair 10.2 "Castle" ?
Scott, Dave, Chris, et. al. The thought occurred to me, since I appreciate so much about my EL70 microTower "Castles" and I am completely blown away by my Pensil 10.2s... Have any of you ever...
View ArticleBaffle step correction in a FAST 2way
I'm considering using the EL70en and a woofer in a two way FAST speaker. I'm trying to figure out how baffle step compensation can be used in this type of arrangement. I do not have an enclosure...
View ArticleAny advantages of High Q or Low Q?
Hi; I have made several ported speaker systems and am familiar with Thiele's alignment tables. I know the tradeoffs between higher and lower Qts in terms of Box volume and fb vs fs; ie. Qts higher than...
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