Audio Note Kits L1 Build...

[whaleman]

Received my EL84 tube integrated L1 kit from Brian Smith of Audio Note Kits Canada this week--only regret is the lack of time to build. Nevertheless, wow, what a nice package! All high quality parts very well packaged and well laid out. Can't wait to get to the listening point.

For now, I have populated all the resistors on the 3 mm PC board.

Thought you all DIYers would like to look over my shoulder as I build it.

[Cassiel]

Thought you all DIYers

Well, not all but maybe some. I'd rather watch Columbo.

[whaleman]

Originally Posted by Cassiel

Well, not all but maybe some. I'd rather watch Columbo.

You have permission

[costis_n]

Originally Posted by Cassiel

Well, not all but maybe some. I'd rather watch Columbo.

Stop trolling the innocent!

[whaleman]

OK, I was able to squeeze in putting on the tube sockets, nice gold plated pins, then had to go out for dinner.

Later the Rubycon electrolytics, then the silver micas, and the power supply components were installed.

Last were the venerated Mundorf M Cap Supreme couplers, $17 each, but well worth it.

Now the board is totally populated. Let see how far we get tomorrow.

[AndrewR]

Take your time, enjoy the build one bit at a time.

Andrew

[whaleman]

Originally Posted by AndrewR

Take your time, enjoy the build one bit at a time.

Andrew

Yes, agree. My tendency is to want to rush through. I have to stop now and do something else.

Just wired the inputs:

[VictoriaGuy]

Originally Posted by whaleman

Just wired the inputs:

Thanks for the detailed pics!
It looks like the input cabling (between jacks and selector switch at front) is unshielded. Two 3-conductor cables (R,L) and a separate ground/common conductor?

Looking at a 'proven' design and layout like this one can be quite instructive.

Looks like a nice kit, though spendy. The output transformers are a big part of the value, I suppose.
And you do get a pro-looking finished project.

Keep those pics coming!

[whaleman]

Originally Posted by VictoriaGuy

Thanks for the detailed pics!
It looks like the input cabling (between jacks and selector switch at front) is unshielded. Two 3-conductor cables (R,L) and a separate ground/common conductor?

Looking at a 'proven' design and layout like this one can be quite instructive.

Looks like a nice kit, though spendy. The output transformers are a big part of the value, I suppose.
And you do get a pro-looking finished project.

Keep those pics coming!

Yes, unshielded individual silver plated copper teflon coated, six cables in white heat shrink. I decided to braid the rest since it looked like I had enough.

Here are more pictures showing progress. I like the binding posts that I normally use more, so I had to drill bigger holes for them! But worth the risk. Lots of metal on the floor, this is thick aluminum. No harm done...

Almost ready for the cover...more tomorrow.

[costis_n]

Originally Posted by whaleman

Yes, agree. My tendency is to want to rush through. I have to stop now and do something else.

Just wired the inputs:

I was under the impression that earth should shield the signal cable for lowest noise? Comments on that, guys?