Entry-level Aleph advice?

dantwomey · 27th October 2002, 10:57 PM

First the facts. I have good soldering and very good hand and power tools skills. I also have a passing knowledge in electronics.

My goal. I'd like to do a DIY Aleph 5.

My question. Is this type of project reasoable for someone at my skill level?

I have the interest and I'd like to hear from some veteran Aleph'ers.

Regards,
Dan

Peter Daniel · 27th October 2002, 11:01 PM

With your skills, you will have no problem. It is perfect project for a beginner. I wish they were around 20 years ago, when I was starting.

Go for it.

dantwomey · 27th October 2002, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peter Daniel
With your skills, you will have no problem. It is perfect project for a beginner. I wish they were around 20 years ago, when I was starting. Go for it.

Could anyone suggest some links, parts list, etc.?

Regards,
Dan

Peter Daniel · 27th October 2002, 11:19 PM

There is a search function at a top of a screen. Just enter Aleph5 and see what you get. Read some topics that are of interest to you. Then, if you have specific question ask again.

I like this guy's schematics, very clear. http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip/ He might even have parts list. If you need a board, buy from him or from Dale. Dale sells mached sets of Mosfets and boards as well. Find his offerings when you do search for member's name: "harvardian".

Les · 28th October 2002, 08:21 AM

Hi All I to would like to build a pair of the Aleph 5's but cannot find any circiut diagrams or case specifications.

Seen Quite a few pic's of them.

I have tried Peter Daniel's like but I just get an error in ie.

Peter Have you any info on the Aleph 5's that you could e-mail me or place in the forum. This would make me and I think many other's very happy.

PS Peter if you do live in Toronto then you live in the best city in the World.

Regards Les

Les · 28th October 2002, 08:25 AM

Could some kind person or person's please give me some advice on a good Pre-Amp for the Aleph 5.

Regards Les

UrSv · 28th October 2002, 08:33 AM

For the link to the great schematic there was a small error in the link (but not impossible to figure out since you had more than you need..):

http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip/

As for the original info it is the service manuals at:

http://www.passlabs.com/aleph.htm

All the information is there and I think a search would give you enough information for at least a week of reading so no immediate need for any new post on Aleph 5...

As for a good preamp I think an Aleph P 1.7 or a BoSoZ (BLS) would be nice. The Aleph P is at the previous link and the BoSoZ can be found at http://www.passdiy.com/.

God Luck
UrSv

mefinnis · 28th October 2002, 09:09 AM

I also am a novice by site standards and would encourage you to try the Aleph5.

The few useful tips i have can be found on this website:

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/mefinnis/passlabs/

The aleph4 and 5 pages may be useful.

Best of Luck,
Regards
Mark

PedroPO · 28th October 2002, 10:22 AM

Aleph 5 Is very easy amp to build, and if you have some electronic skills, this should be ok. You just need a little experience in populating PCB's.

All the hard work is in the aluminium division.

If you feel that you are a better metal worker then electronic expert then why don't you try Son of Zen? no pcb's all p2p wiring and all the componets (around 10) are mounted directly on the heatsink!

Good luck

Les · 28th October 2002, 11:04 AM

Hello There

Just a quick question :- )

Would it be possible to mount the FET's on the heatsink and connect them to the board with wire and if so what gauge of wire should be used ?????

Regard's Les (I must Be Mad)

27th October 2002, 10:57 PM	#1
dantwomey diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada	Entry-level Aleph advice? First the facts. I have good soldering and very good hand and power tools skills. I also have a passing knowledge in electronics. My goal. I'd like to do a DIY Aleph 5. My question. Is this type of project reasoable for someone at my skill level? I have the interest and I'd like to hear from some veteran Aleph'ers. Regards, Dan

27th October 2002, 11:01 PM	#2
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	With your skills, you will have no problem. It is perfect project for a beginner. I wish they were around 20 years ago, when I was starting. Go for it. __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

27th October 2002, 11:19 PM	#4
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	There is a search function at a top of a screen. Just enter Aleph5 and see what you get. Read some topics that are of interest to you. Then, if you have specific question ask again. I like this guy's schematics, very clear. http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip/ He might even have parts list. If you need a board, buy from him or from Dale. Dale sells mached sets of Mosfets and boards as well. Find his offerings when you do search for member's name: "harvardian". __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

28th October 2002, 08:21 AM	#5
Les diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leigh, England	Aleph 5 Hi All I to would like to build a pair of the Aleph 5's but cannot find any circiut diagrams or case specifications. Seen Quite a few pic's of them. I have tried Peter Daniel's like but I just get an error in ie. Peter Have you any info on the Aleph 5's that you could e-mail me or place in the forum. This would make me and I think many other's very happy. PS Peter if you do live in Toronto then you live in the best city in the World. Regards Les

28th October 2002, 08:25 AM	#6
Les diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leigh, England	Pre Amp for Aleph 5 Could some kind person or person's please give me some advice on a good Pre-Amp for the Aleph 5. Regards Les


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28th October 2002, 08:33 AM	#7
UrSv diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sweden	For the link to the great schematic there was a small error in the link (but not impossible to figure out since you had more than you need..): http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip/ As for the original info it is the service manuals at: http://www.passlabs.com/aleph.htm All the information is there and I think a search would give you enough information for at least a week of reading so no immediate need for any new post on Aleph 5... As for a good preamp I think an Aleph P 1.7 or a BoSoZ (BLS) would be nice. The Aleph P is at the previous link and the BoSoZ can be found at http://www.passdiy.com/. God Luck UrSv

28th October 2002, 09:09 AM	#8
mefinnis diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Adelaide, Australia	I also am a novice by site standards and would encourage you to try the Aleph5. The few useful tips i have can be found on this website: http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/mefinnis/passlabs/ The aleph4 and 5 pages may be useful. Best of Luck, Regards Mark

28th October 2002, 10:22 AM	#9
PedroPO diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lisbon,Portugal	Aleph 5 Is very easy amp to build, and if you have some electronic skills, this should be ok. You just need a little experience in populating PCB's. All the hard work is in the aluminium division. If you feel that you are a better metal worker then electronic expert then why don't you try Son of Zen? no pcb's all p2p wiring and all the componets (around 10) are mounted directly on the heatsink! Good luck __________________ Pedro Oliveira

28th October 2002, 11:04 AM	#10
Les diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leigh, England	Aelph 5 Info Hello There Just a quick question :- ) Would it be possible to mount the FET's on the heatsink and connect them to the board with wire and if so what gauge of wire should be used ????? Regard's Les (I must Be Mad)

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