Hi all, just wanted to post some pictures of my build now that I finally finished thanks to the help of everyone on this forum. The amp sounds wonderful, and I am so glad I was able to build it, gaining tons of tube knowledge along the way. Anyway, here are some glamor shots:
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sweet looking build!
I wouldn't worry about the venting in hte top - if you absolutely get wedded to the idea, just drill an artistic looking series of 1/4" holes - a line of them across the back of the top plate would be unobtrusive and provide plenty of venting.
As for protecting against kids - durex is best for that!
Congrats on a good looking build.
I wouldn't worry about the venting in hte top - if you absolutely get wedded to the idea, just drill an artistic looking series of 1/4" holes - a line of them across the back of the top plate would be unobtrusive and provide plenty of venting.
As for protecting against kids - durex is best for that!
Congrats on a good looking build.
Where can I find the good stuff?
Check Mouser out. As the addiction to this hobby deepens, you can make use of Michael Percy and Parts Connexion.
No, the switches aren't earthed, do you think that's necessary? And yeah I like the chickenhead knob too, though I'd really love some attractive brass switches for the front to really tie everything together, if anyone knows where I can find some nice looking retro brass switches I'd really appreciate it
No, the switches aren't earthed, do you think that's necessary?
Yes
Anything metallic that can touched from the outside should be earthed.
Dunno, I thought that raising the plates was one of the best ideas I had.
You have to use thick plates, though, or it looks cheezy.
To the O P, the switch is an ElectroSwitch long bat from Digi-Key, and the knob is from Chung at VT4-C Studio. Both economical, both good vendors. Chung has a bunch of good looking knobs, all solid metal.
I'll go out on a limb and say that I think chickenhead knobs and industrious toggles with the on/off plate look stupid on a nice chassis like his.
Aloha,
Poinz
AudioTropic
You have to use thick plates, though, or it looks cheezy.
To the O P, the switch is an ElectroSwitch long bat from Digi-Key, and the knob is from Chung at VT4-C Studio. Both economical, both good vendors. Chung has a bunch of good looking knobs, all solid metal.
I'll go out on a limb and say that I think chickenhead knobs and industrious toggles with the on/off plate look stupid on a nice chassis like his.
Aloha,
Poinz
AudioTropic
Thanks for the suppliers. I found the perfect switch for the power, brass and everything, unfortunately it seems as though they only have SPST, and I'd also need a DPDT for the other side :-/. If anyone knows where I could find one I would be most appreciative.
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