Well. If I can get a little help from the community in refurbishing my Accuphase, I will like be tackling it first.
Why is the 2x150VA not enough? Seems about right for a 30W/ch Class A amp but wondering if I'm missing something.
it would help if you put inf about your location in profile
that helps in many cases, Boyz can give you specific info where to look for parts
if you are in Europe, dealing directly with Modushop is logical and clever to do - there is your case
next - I believe there are numerous local sources (everywhere) for decent and good quality xformers, no need to think that just few factories in world are capable of making them
junkyards and surplus stores are also matter of local knowledge
etc.
when making "just one for my self", possibilities to save money and have even more fun are endless
that helps in many cases, Boyz can give you specific info where to look for parts
if you are in Europe, dealing directly with Modushop is logical and clever to do - there is your case
next - I believe there are numerous local sources (everywhere) for decent and good quality xformers, no need to think that just few factories in world are capable of making them
junkyards and surplus stores are also matter of local knowledge
etc.
when making "just one for my self", possibilities to save money and have even more fun are endless
You tell me.
commercial Aleph 30 had 300VA Donut inside
speaking of facts
logic, you can find here: https://www.firstwatt.com/pdf/art_power_supplies.pdf
it would help if you put inf about your location in profile
that helps in many cases, Boyz can give you specific info where to look for parts
next - I believe there are numerous local sources (everywhere) for decent and good quality xformers, no need to think that just few factories in world are capable of making them
junkyards and surplus stores are also matter of local knowledge
etc.
I am in Denver, CO (location set). There use to be local sources, but no longer.
See, you've already saved a lot of money from the good free advice here.
No offence. But I'll believe it when I see it.
If I were you, I would refurbish the Accuphase.
But then it depends on what Accuphase it is.
And in what state.
Patrick
But then it depends on what Accuphase it is.
And in what state.
Patrick
No offence. But I'll believe it when I see it.
then go and buy Ali clone
it's worth that money
It's an E-202 that needs all of its electrolytics replace, along with most of its transistors, and probably a handful of resistors to start.
then go and buy Ali clone
it's worth that money
Thanks. I thought it might be, which is why I started this thread.
Find an old Sansui / Technics / Sony / most Japanese set, refurbish it.
Price will be really low.
Not Denon, Marantz, Yamaha or Onkyo, those are tricky.
Most would be a fraction of the price you have in mind, and need cleaning, switch lubing, pot lubing, and maybe cap replacement.
Solid sets, not doubtful Ali stuff.
And think of making one with Class AB or D, using a salvaged power supply.
Price will be really low.
Not Denon, Marantz, Yamaha or Onkyo, those are tricky.
Most would be a fraction of the price you have in mind, and need cleaning, switch lubing, pot lubing, and maybe cap replacement.
Solid sets, not doubtful Ali stuff.
And think of making one with Class AB or D, using a salvaged power supply.
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Why ask? Price is lower than a decent enclosure for an aleph.Thanks. I thought it might be, which is why I started this thread.
Chinese will unscrupulously steal anything worth stealing. And you are supporting it.Is it really any different than when you clone it yourself?
When NP publishes his design on his FirstWatt page or here, you are free to make it for yourself. Making it a commercial enterprise is breaking a law.
Copyright duration is 75 years, patents are 17 in the US.
For a one off, you are permitted.
But deliberately trading a copy is conspiracy.
Bear that in mind. The seller and the buyer are both liable.
For a one off, you are permitted.
But deliberately trading a copy is conspiracy.
Bear that in mind. The seller and the buyer are both liable.
Than you are in a wrong forum. You should be posting in audiogoon.They are old designs that are no longer produced. So I won't lose sleep over it.
I have seen many Aleph built from scrap parts over the years. With a bit of ingenuity one can build it super cheap (you can play with rails voltage / number of fets / sinks size). No boutique component will ever give more listening pleasure that a DIY one. Let alone a third-party clone.
I have an old Aleph 3/30 PCB I will send you at my expenses if you promise to build it. What about this as a start?
I have an old Aleph 3/30 PCB I will send you at my expenses if you promise to build it. What about this as a start?
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