but i followed the circuit diagram (peter daniel) and it worked first time.
elizard said:
Put an ohm meter on them (+ to + and - to - of course) and watch the meter. As the cap charges, the resistance should climb- quick at first, and then slow down and almost settle. If you get constant high ohms, or really low ohms, it is probably dead. Unless they are BG or something, I would go ahead and replace them if for nothing more than the peace of mind. Hang in there. You'll get it!
Steve
i don't know if it's just me, but a Gain Clone seems like a tough
first project. Point to point wiring in small places... it sounds like
(smells like?) he probably had a short somewhere, polarity
reversed, etc... easy to do in in such cramped quarters.
my first DIY attempt was so laughable i won't even mention it
here! You're in good company elizard!!
good luck elizard, keep at it.
first project. Point to point wiring in small places... it sounds like
(smells like?) he probably had a short somewhere, polarity
reversed, etc... easy to do in in such cramped quarters.
my first DIY attempt was so laughable i won't even mention it
here! You're in good company elizard!!
good luck elizard, keep at it.
I disagree. If you have ever tried to troubleshoot a fault on a discrete amp, you'll know that the GC is comparatively easy! With so few parts, you could substitute all of them (if necessary) in an hour or two at the most.
I think it is because the Gainclone looks so easy, that some people 'throw' it together and then get problems. I do agree that point-to-point wiring in such a confined space does require extra skill. Maybe first-time builders would do better to start with a purchased PCB (the GC equivalent of buying a kit amp).
Also, because the GC looks so easy and attracts many newbies to the DIY hi-fi club, perhaps those of us with more experience should try and anticipate some of the problems/mistakes they may encounter. When I have time, I will try and include a few more of the 'basics' on my Gainclone page.
more advice !!!
I hope your not getting too fed up with advice, I just thought of something else that I always try and do even with the seemingly easiest of cct's and that is to draw a diagram.
Then when I have sorted that out I draw a picture of the layout, so when it comes to the actual action making the thing it is much more straight forward because most of the thinking & planning is already done.
good luck
mike
I hope your not getting too fed up with advice, I just thought of something else that I always try and do even with the seemingly easiest of cct's and that is to draw a diagram.
Then when I have sorted that out I draw a picture of the layout, so when it comes to the actual action making the thing it is much more straight forward because most of the thinking & planning is already done.
good luck
mike
Good man elizard - may the force be with you.
You will be glad to know that you have inspired a new section for beginners on my Gainclone page
You will be glad to know that you have inspired a new section for beginners on my Gainclone page
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