A great story...

neil_kaye · 27th May 2007, 10:36 PM

Sometimes something really wonderful happens as a result of this forum. Someone gives completely of himself or herself, total altruism. I thought I would share just such an experience.
I have struggled over the last few months to finish a ZV9. Something I could not quite put my finger on kept shorting the one channel. I lack the experience to troubleshoot and as a result I felt like I was chasing my tail. As soon as I would correct one thing, I would see smoke somewhere else. So I posted a thread, asking no begging for anyone’s help. What I needed was for a kind soul to take my amp, pull it apart and help me finish this project. Within 24 hours Stuart Easson had offered his help. I shipped my amp down to him in Santa Cruz (I live in San Francisco) and he diligently and patiently pieced it back together. Yesterday I went down to visit him and behold my fully functioning amp. Today ha been blissful, a singing ZV9
It is these sort of generous offers and kind help that make DIY worth it.
Three cheers for Stuart. Thank you

Nelson Pass · 28th May 2007, 01:42 AM

Three cheers for both of you.

neil_kaye · 28th May 2007, 01:52 AM

Thank yoy Mr. Pass.
For those who are interested the whole tale, along with images of the finsihed amp can be locate here:
http://web.mac.com/noteldov
click on Audio projects and then ZV9

Cheers and looking forward to the next project

steenoe · 28th May 2007, 07:51 AM

Congratulations

Nice work and story on that ZenV9, (and a nice homepage too).

Steen

jacco vermeulen · 28th May 2007, 08:21 AM

What a gorgeous chassis, i'm in awe by the very smart raised top lid alternative.
It's so cool to see amp creations from all over the world, and cheers for Stuart.

Zen Mod · 28th May 2007, 08:48 AM

ugly!

wuffwaff · 28th May 2007, 10:29 AM

Very nice!

William

thomaseliot · 28th May 2007, 11:51 AM

Hi Neil

Finally!

As expected the best chassis design.... without using any chassis.

Next project is the Jfet X-Bosoz

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...82#post1196482

Just waiting for an unusual chassis design from you

Edit: many tanks to all helpful people in this forum for my ZV9 too!

skidave · 30th May 2007, 10:34 PM

Neil,

I checked out your website. Nice designs.

On your chip amp, what is the display? Is this an outboard display that you added to the project. Can you supply a website or other info.

Thanks,

Dave

DiMenSioN · 30th May 2007, 10:48 PM

Very nice projects and site.

Beautifull chasis, i specially like the LM3875 + reciever

cheers to Stuart

27th May 2007, 10:36 PM	#1
neil_kaye diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco	A great story... Sometimes something really wonderful happens as a result of this forum. Someone gives completely of himself or herself, total altruism. I thought I would share just such an experience. I have struggled over the last few months to finish a ZV9. Something I could not quite put my finger on kept shorting the one channel. I lack the experience to troubleshoot and as a result I felt like I was chasing my tail. As soon as I would correct one thing, I would see smoke somewhere else. So I posted a thread, asking no begging for anyone’s help. What I needed was for a kind soul to take my amp, pull it apart and help me finish this project. Within 24 hours Stuart Easson had offered his help. I shipped my amp down to him in Santa Cruz (I live in San Francisco) and he diligently and patiently pieced it back together. Yesterday I went down to visit him and behold my fully functioning amp. Today ha been blissful, a singing ZV9 It is these sort of generous offers and kind help that make DIY worth it. Three cheers for Stuart. Thank you

28th May 2007, 08:21 AM	#5
jacco vermeulen diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: At the sea front, just under Rotterdam	What a gorgeous chassis, i'm in awe by the very smart raised top lid alternative. It's so cool to see amp creations from all over the world, and cheers for Stuart. __________________ Looks like Sponge Bob has killed another thread.

28th May 2007, 08:48 AM	#6
Zen Mod diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ancient Batsch , behind Iron Curtain	ugly! __________________ my Papa is smarter than your Nelson ! tnx to clean thread ; Cook Book ; PSM LS Cook Book ; Baby Diyaudio FORUM ; BAF Forum & Gallery;I'm dumb

28th May 2007, 10:29 AM	#7
wuffwaff diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ingolstadt Germany	Very nice! William __________________ een ooievaar is geen konijn want zijn oren zijn te klein!

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28th May 2007, 01:42 AM	#2
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	Three cheers for both of you.

28th May 2007, 01:52 AM	#3
neil_kaye diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco	Thank yoy Mr. Pass. For those who are interested the whole tale, along with images of the finsihed amp can be locate here: http://web.mac.com/noteldov click on Audio projects and then ZV9 Cheers and looking forward to the next project

28th May 2007, 07:51 AM	#4
steenoe diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004	Congratulations Nice work and story on that ZenV9, (and a nice homepage too). Steen

28th May 2007, 11:51 AM	#8
thomaseliot diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Hi Neil Finally! As expected the best chassis design.... without using any chassis. Next project is the Jfet X-Bosoz http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...82#post1196482 Just waiting for an unusual chassis design from you Edit: many tanks to all helpful people in this forum for my ZV9 too!

30th May 2007, 10:34 PM	#9
skidave diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: York, Pennsylvania	Neil, I checked out your website. Nice designs. On your chip amp, what is the display? Is this an outboard display that you added to the project. Can you supply a website or other info. Thanks, Dave

30th May 2007, 10:48 PM	#10
DiMenSioN diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Limburg	Very nice projects and site. Beautifull chasis, i specially like the LM3875 + reciever cheers to Stuart

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