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
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
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
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
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.
It's so cool to see amp creations from all over the world, and cheers for Stuart.
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/showthread.php?postid=1196482#post1196482
Just waiting for an unusual chassis design from you 🙄
Edit: many tanks to all helpful people in this forum for my ZV9 too!
Finally!
As expected the best chassis design.... without using any chassis. 🙂
Next project is the Jfet X-Bosoz
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1196482#post1196482
Just waiting for an unusual chassis design from you 🙄
Edit: many tanks to all helpful people in this forum for my ZV9 too!
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
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
Very nice projects and site.
Beautifull chasis, i specially like the LM3875 + reciever
cheers to Stuart
Beautifull chasis, i specially like the LM3875 + reciever
cheers to Stuart
Niel:
Great looking Amp.
Question for you, where you the the heatsink anodized?
I'm in East bay.
Great looking Amp.
Question for you, where you the the heatsink anodized?
I'm in East bay.
skidave:
The display is part of the digital receiver, an off the shelf product purchased called the Squeezebox 3. I just pulled it out of the orginal casing and then fed it into the DAC. I described the project in this thread:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88212&perpage=10&pagenumber=1
bongo99:
I use Valley Plating (491 Perry Ct, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 988-5502). They do good work and don't charge minimum set up fees like a lot of other shops. You need to be clear in describing the work i.e. clean and etch all surfaces before anodizing. Also tell them it is for a finished product. I usually ship my parts down. The turn around time door to door is usually a week.
Good luck
The display is part of the digital receiver, an off the shelf product purchased called the Squeezebox 3. I just pulled it out of the orginal casing and then fed it into the DAC. I described the project in this thread:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88212&perpage=10&pagenumber=1
bongo99:
I use Valley Plating (491 Perry Ct, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 988-5502). They do good work and don't charge minimum set up fees like a lot of other shops. You need to be clear in describing the work i.e. clean and etch all surfaces before anodizing. Also tell them it is for a finished product. I usually ship my parts down. The turn around time door to door is usually a week.
Good luck
Good For You!
It's tough to admit that we sometimes need help.
You do the best you can.
Way to go! The both of you! 😀
It's tough to admit that we sometimes need help.
You do the best you can.
Way to go! The both of you! 😀
A note for all those liking the look of Neil's site.... iWeb is software that comes with Macs that is aimed at making web site creation easy for someone who doesn't want to know much of anything about web site creation. Good on you Neil for the excellent example of how this tool brings power to the people.neil_kaye said:
dave
planet10/ who can never resist a little bit of Mac Evangelism
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