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[Ixnay]

Thank you! That is a great idea. It will still be surgery getting the volume control back out, but this idea of the extension will make wiring possible compared to what I have now.
As for the balance pot, I need it for the room that I have. Acoustically lopsided.

Ok, so at least now I have a rational way forward.

 

[Ixnay]

I just took both the volume control and balance control off of the front panel, and soon I will be planning the placement of the extensions. If it turns out that the transformer is part of the problem, then I have some Mu-metal that can be used for shielding. One thing at a time, instead of how it went last time.

 

[Zen Mod]

One thing at a time, instead of how it went last time.

yeah, sort wiring tidiness first

xformer influence is easy to test - connect it temporary with longer wires, move out of case ........ if eventual problem is decreases, you have it determined

 

[Ixnay]

I carry the fault of doing really good work until I see the end and then rush the rest. Hand in hand with that fault is another. Making what I put together very difficult to get back into. In this case, both the volume control and balance control are useless after the removal. In both cases, because of the brass disc used, epoxy was the only way to attach and still get the depth right for the knob. There have been cases where I have threaded the brass disc, but not this time.
Anyway, the idea of using extensions will solve all of this and maybe even help the original problem of hum. One thing at a time!

 

[Ixnay]

And so, the rewire begins. I have some parts on order and while waiting, will be considering the mounting of an extension for the volume control as well as the balance control (which is on order). I will take my time to be more proud of the result this time.

 

[Zen Mod]

less detrimental approach (than adding damn balance) should be - as shown in Papa's original FW B1 - to use two pots, one per channel

anyhow, if you insist on adding bal pot as separate unit, I hope you're using proper one - no attenuation when in mid position

 

[Ixnay]

Made by Audio Note, and yes, in the center position, no attenuation in the center position.
I have often used separate stacked mono pots (stacked knobs with two separate pots as shown in photo) just for that same reason, but my method is costly and takes up space.

 

[Jacruzer787]

Been busy lately…. Finally got some time to stuff the board… now on to my least favorite part… wiring!

 

[Ixnay]

Amen! Wiring is a very time consuming process and wires sometimes disappoint during the shaping/twisting process. I don't know whether I prefer stranded or solid when doing this.

 

[6L6]

 

[6L6]

 

[Zen Mod]

perfect to drive SissySIT!



but, will it drive F4?

 

[6L6]

 

[ItsAllInMyHead]

perfect to drive SissySIT!



but, will it drive F4?

F35s can be a handful... F4s by comparison are child's play. All the rest are clearly Sissies...

 

[Jacruzer787]

Is the balanced chassis bigger than the SE?

Hats of to you Jim, those pictures look amazing. I am an amateur, and you sir are an enthusiast!

 

[birdbox]

Yes, Balanced chassis (1NSL02350N) Slimline from Modushop is larger (wider) than the SE Galaxy version (1NGX388N).

Kuddos to @6L6 Can't wait for the build guide!

 

[6L6]

 

[Zen Mod]

Fugly!
Fugly!

 

[ItsAllInMyHead]

^ I dunno... that SE unit is not properly indicating its 'Fugliness'. A deduction of one style point from the Minnesota judge.

 

[Zen Mod]

6L6 is damn privileged

that's superdupertinyJFetbugz iteration