My GC Porn......

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I know. It is a miss inside because my first case can't fit both transfromer and the amp. So I just find another box for the amp. I am going to rebuild it in winter. I need to make a better board, a channel for a sub, a new case, and a new plan. I may try no board this time too...... I hope I can make a clean looking amp next time.

P.S: Case....... budget problem.......:smash: Also where can I order some non melting wire (the plaste won't melt easily while soldiering)?
 
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I understand- this is in the initial breadboard stage.

I think Joe D is saying that it will in fact look pretty cool if the
wiring is better. If the insulation is melting a lot after you stripped it back about 1/2" from the joint, then maybe you are heating things too much- most likely heating it for too long to be more correct. Teflon coated wire is more resistant to heat but harder to strip. search for Apex Jr to find the wire cheap.

It's best to keep the supply in another box as you have it.
That box probably looks fine when it's turned back over

:cool:
 
oh no, it doens't come close to mine in terms of messy wiring. i have floating rca inputs! my bridge rectifier is also floating. there is a fuse, so there is a little safety...
 

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Variac said:
I understand- this is in the initial breadboard stage.

I think Joe D is saying that it will in fact look pretty cool if the
wiring is better. If the insulation is melting a lot after you stripped it back about 1/2" from the joint, then maybe you are heating things too much- most likely heating it for too long to be more correct. Teflon coated wire is more resistant to heat but harder to strip. search for Apex Jr to find the wire cheap.

It's best to keep the supply in another box as you have it.
That box probably looks fine when it's turned back over

:cool:

i think the teflon coated wire is silver wire. it tarnishes a little too easily for my likeing.
 
theChris said:
oh no, it doens't come close to mine in terms of messy wiring. i have floating rca inputs! my bridge rectifier is also floating. there is a fuse, so there is a little safety...


the Chris, your amp looks great, yours too SC. I think open plan hi-fi is to be encouraged (though it's not safe enough for all households!)

I was thinking that a wall mounted GC would look and probably sound great, with all the components just hooked/screwed/stuck straight to the wall and left open, in the manner of a fresco :cubist:
 
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