Hi TungstenAudio, do you use twisted pairs for +/-? If so does it matter which, I've read that the lengths of the individual conductors are slightly different? Doesn't seem like it would effect the performance, but always good to get insights from those more knowledgeable.
Yes, seriously. Many people on this forum are not electronics background and have all sorts of simple questions that seem very obvious to the more experienced. We all started somewhere, I am very glad for the people new to the hobby who are trying to figure things out.
@wcwc you strip the cable open and use the internal pairs. It works great!
Yeah, I have seen people on this forum use ethernet cable as speaker wire that is why I was asking. I used a twisted pair I stripped from ethernet cable in my DLCP.
I have read about using the projects using many pairs of ethernet cable twisted pairs to make speaker cable. Seems like an incredible amount of work, but the hobby can be excessive that way.
It can be challenging to buy shorter lengths of ethernet cable. A couple feet would be sufficient for several amp builds if one is just using internal pairs for input signal wiring. I happen to have a local electronics surplus shop that sells lengths of cable from a larger reel. It may be worthwhile to see if you can find such a shop in your area.
It can be challenging to buy shorter lengths of ethernet cable. A couple feet would be sufficient for several amp builds if one is just using internal pairs for input signal wiring. I happen to have a local electronics surplus shop that sells lengths of cable from a larger reel. It may be worthwhile to see if you can find such a shop in your area.
In the modern era of wireless networking, ethernet cables have become more special purpose. CAT6 cable would have applications for high speed servers. Terminated cables can be found in 0.5m and 1 meter lengths.
Just did a little google re. splitting pre out using a "Y" splitter and am not clear, perhaps someone would enlighten me? I would like to be able to connect to my sub temporarily, until I get my Tubes4HiFi SP14.
Some preamps have dual outputs, others do not. With the preamps that only have a single set of outputs, so-called Y adapters offer a quick and dirty way to replicate a set of outputs. The dirty bit is introducing multiple RCA connectors into the audio signal path. RCA connectors are not well suited to carrying high quality audio, so it would be better to minimize their use.
A better option would be to look inside the preamp and see if there is a way of making direct wire connections to a new set of outputs. It is certainly more work that way, but ultimately a better solution when feasible.
A better option would be to look inside the preamp and see if there is a way of making direct wire connections to a new set of outputs. It is certainly more work that way, but ultimately a better solution when feasible.
Don’t dig on RCAs when there’s no reasonable substitute in said system. That helps no one.
@Toys4Boys Yes, just grab a Y cord/adaptor on the preamp output and you can use 2 RCAs, one to power amp, one to subwoofer. Works great.
@Toys4Boys Yes, just grab a Y cord/adaptor on the preamp output and you can use 2 RCAs, one to power amp, one to subwoofer. Works great.
I am thinking of Y out of Bluesound Node 1 branch to ACA Mini 1 to JL Audio sub The SP14 has dual outs.
Thx 6L6
Thx 6L6
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Well, that certainly helps while I champ at the bit for the F5M and or the F5Pi and other system changes 😁
Lots of stuff to build in the meantime! Have you built an Aleph? (Any variety…) Everybody should build one. Fantastic amplifier 🙂
I remember Steve DeFuria, Audio Visions, was big on the Aleph amps back in the day. To this point I have been undertaking kits that are available complete as I gain insights into the processes, am very interested in an Aleph!
Pusher! LOL. Music is the drug and our systems are the delivery mechanism.
Pusher! LOL. Music is the drug and our systems are the delivery mechanism.
Anyone got the ACA Mini Essentials Kit but not building?
Willing to sell? (The store is out of kits)
Willing to sell? (The store is out of kits)
Papa wrote earlier that more kits have been sent so I imagine they will show up at the store shortly.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/diy-aca-mini.379037/post-7534906
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/diy-aca-mini.379037/post-7534906
Any minute now.
And Merry Christmas...
And Merry Christmas...