Obviously my Aleph 3 runs very hot, but i did notice a little burning smell. I have removed the top cover and it does have some discoloured wires from the heat.... but it does not look like everyone elses Aleph 3. The powersupply caps are not the expected large caps but two banks of 24 small caps. What gives? Does anyone know of an Aleph 3 like this? Also the wiring is untidy and there is insulation tape in places!!
is this a Pass made one that's been modified?
I only ask as the heat sinks are like I saw at a HiFi doo and only knew the amp as being a Pass amp
I only ask as the heat sinks are like I saw at a HiFi doo and only knew the amp as being a Pass amp
obviously tweakers work , on wrong side of competence ;
just look at Graetz made of zillion diodes in parallel
simply put - if those are cotton sleeves , that's snake in bed = possible fire in house
that poor bstrd begs for rework
just look at Graetz made of zillion diodes in parallel
simply put - if those are cotton sleeves , that's snake in bed = possible fire in house
that poor bstrd begs for rework
I bought it used on Ebay so i assume it has been modified and yes cotton insulation....it looks horrific. It does sound rather good however but considering i have not heard it in its original state its kind of bugging me to reinstate it. What would be the benefit of having many smaller caps as opposed to the standard set up?
Fred
Fred
if caps are good (can you see what type/manufacture are those ? ) , less total ESR - means lower ripple and higher current reserve
but - they need to be cleverly wired , to achieve full potential
in any case - send it to someone who knows his drek , to rewire it completely , change that bridge etc
but - they need to be cleverly wired , to achieve full potential
in any case - send it to someone who knows his drek , to rewire it completely , change that bridge etc
the age is catching up with you too
that's Graetz bridge made of several SMD diodes in parallel , for each leg
if cap's don't have any ( as I can't see it ) sleeve on them , that's for sure some tweakers dream - nude caps
power it off and send to someone who will made proper amp again
what a sacrilege !!
if cap's don't have any ( as I can't see it ) sleeve on them , that's for sure some tweakers dream - nude caps
power it off and send to someone who will made proper amp again
what a sacrilege !!
Looks a proper dogs dinner in there.
As i said, i saw one of this style case at a hifi doo, i dint know what it was other than an amp by Pass - stopped dead in my tracks by the visual alone, didn't hear it playing.
It'll be a device to behold when sorted out.
Lucky you! 🙂
As i said, i saw one of this style case at a hifi doo, i dint know what it was other than an amp by Pass - stopped dead in my tracks by the visual alone, didn't hear it playing.
It'll be a device to behold when sorted out.
Lucky you! 🙂
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