Here's some detail of that lovely amp Jesse brought. (note the blue LED's in the nostrils - Scott, I think you missed those 
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Last for tonight.
I am at a loss to recall who brought this little beauty in
Performed surprisingly well, especially in the bass department.
I am at a loss to recall who brought this little beauty in
Performed surprisingly well, especially in the bass department.
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Geek said:AHHHHHH! You posted that retarded pic of me!
Uhhh.... they weren't?
Here's some of the incredible detail that went into the speakers....
Thanks Gregg, too bad there's not picture of the smile on Jesse's face - they sounded right fine too - IM(ns)HO, the best driver yet for TomZ's PAWO design.
Can you imagine after being somewhat underwhelmed by another FR driver in these that we despaired over wasting the leftover laminated bamboo plywood?
Almost gets me thinking about building a pair of some kinda horns with the bamboo - but even at commerical wholesale its 10 times the cost of baltic birch, so it's probably prudent to nail down a "final" design
afterthought - would also make for some pretty bases for my new Paramours ...... hmm
chrisb said:
Thanks Gregg, too bad there's not picture of the smile on Jesse's face - they sounded right fine too - IM(ns)HO, the best driver yet for TomZ's PAWO design.
Can you imagine after being somewhat underwhelmed by another FR driver in these that we despaired over wasting the leftover laminated bamboo plywood?
Almost gets me thinking about building a pair of some kinda horns with the bamboo - but even at commerical wholesale its 10 times the cost of baltic birch, so it's probably prudent to nail down a "final" design
afterthought - would also make for some pretty bases for my new Paramours ...... hmm
Chris,
I agree with you, Jesse's pretty happy with those and who wouldn't be? As I noted before they sounded every bit as good as they looked. Kudos to all concerned. Your efforts were certainly a big factor in granting the "WOW! Award.
As for the bamboo, have you consided a base for your "Scott" amp? I thought they sounded pretty good, but then I really liked the balcony venue and that may have played a part.
Best Regards,
TerryO
TerryO said:
Chris,
I agree with you, Jesse's pretty happy with those and who wouldn't be? As I noted before they sounded every bit as good as they looked. Kudos to all concerned. Your efforts were certainly a big factor in granting the "WOW! Award.
As for the bamboo, have you consided a base for your "Scott" amp? I thought they sounded pretty good, but then I really liked the balcony venue and that may have played a part.
Best Regards,
TerryO
Terry, I must have it really bad, 'cause I've already been thinking about lining up enough projects to justify paying
for a sheet of the bamboo plywood - and yes my cut plan would certainly include enough offcuts for bases for both the next Scott rebuild and a pair of the new Bottlehead Paramours - but I doubt anything could approach the conceptual and physical artistry of Jesse's Eagle Amp
You guys are making me blush
I had a wonderful time at the get-together... so fun to be amongst people as nuts about hifi as me (some even more!).
One of the best things, tho' - I had tried the 4766 chipamp previously and, despite the pretty cabinetwork, was not too impressed. On both a pair of Ohm-Fs and some Tannoy 635s it just didn't sing. So when we hooked it up at Dave's, I wasn't expecting much. Thoughts of 'maybe a couple of 3875s won't overheat the sink...'. However, when given the right speakers to drive, it just came alive. I might have dumped the circuit had it not been for the event, and missed a really good design.
The PAWO's made it home without a scratch (thanks to Dave's terrific packing, and set up in my room they sound even better (to me.)
Great to meet everyone. Next year, you couldn't keep me away with a flamethrower.
Thanks all - especially Dave and Ruth.
Jess
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I wish i had lent you guys 2 sets of mini a's I just finished a set of SMD mini a's working perfectly and to my ear so far sounding better than the through hole.
If i had them in a listening state i would have lent 2 mini aleph's smd & through hole. I am not a chip amp fan at all both peter's and brian gt's Yet i'm best friends with Brian Bell (chipamp.com ) owner i still prefer the Aleph's.
Any one want to see pictures of a demo setup of Aleph Smd's
If i had them in a listening state i would have lent 2 mini aleph's smd & through hole. I am not a chip amp fan at all both peter's and brian gt's Yet i'm best friends with Brian Bell (chipamp.com ) owner i still prefer the Aleph's.
Any one want to see pictures of a demo setup of Aleph Smd's
I thought Jesse's amp sounded pretty good, at least to these old ears. When he said they weren't all that great (before we hooked them up to the PAWO's) I was astounded when I heard them actually playing. I really had to wonder if my hearing was that bad
Anyway, I feel better knowing that maybe it wasn't my hearing that was deceiving me, evidently others thought it sounded pretty good as well. A really nice job all the way around.
By the way, I'm going to try to get those pic's of the Turntable to Jesse and Greg this evening.
Best Regards,
TerryO
Anyway, I feel better knowing that maybe it wasn't my hearing that was deceiving me, evidently others thought it sounded pretty good as well. A really nice job all the way around.
By the way, I'm going to try to get those pic's of the Turntable to Jesse and Greg this evening.
Best Regards,
TerryO
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