Music post
Looks like extended hex nuts instead of knurled round "nuts" with blade screw driver slot. Tight fit but easier to torque down.
H.H.
Looks like extended hex nuts instead of knurled round "nuts" with blade screw driver slot. Tight fit but easier to torque down.
H.H.
Music Posts
Actually I had to do it. I bought rejects from Sonic Frontiers long time ago. I think I paid $5 for a set. They were selling them without original nuts and on some of them the plastic part was deformed because someone used too much heat when soldering. I bought brass nuts at Home Depot, retapped them and polished. They look even better than originals. 😎
BTW I think Music Posts are the most affordable quality posts.
Actually I had to do it. I bought rejects from Sonic Frontiers long time ago. I think I paid $5 for a set. They were selling them without original nuts and on some of them the plastic part was deformed because someone used too much heat when soldering. I bought brass nuts at Home Depot, retapped them and polished. They look even better than originals. 😎
BTW I think Music Posts are the most affordable quality posts.
Peter,
How do you cut square/rectangular holes for the AC jacks/switch? I've got a response from Brian before but let's hear from you too. Type of tools and may be a picture of the tools that you used - I've seen you done that before. Thanks.
How do you cut square/rectangular holes for the AC jacks/switch? I've got a response from Brian before but let's hear from you too. Type of tools and may be a picture of the tools that you used - I've seen you done that before. Thanks.
HPotter,
have you found problems in having the transformer so close to the circuit? Is there really any advantage in having the Cu shield around the transformer or is just there for good practice?
have you found problems in having the transformer so close to the circuit? Is there really any advantage in having the Cu shield around the transformer or is just there for good practice?
I don't know if it's because of the transformer but I have a bit of hum which disappears after the amp is warm. The shield is there for good practice.
How is the transformer held to the heatsink? I'm assuming you don't have a great dirty bolt going though it...
What's the secret? Is it to do with all the black stuff in the middle?
Edit:
I forgot to ask...I'm building a low power Aleph X in a very similar design...It'll have 4 fets per channel and a low voltage (need to recalculate - but around 14V). Would this compact design take the heat etc?
Cheers,
Gaz
What's the secret? Is it to do with all the black stuff in the middle?
Edit:
I forgot to ask...I'm building a low power Aleph X in a very similar design...It'll have 4 fets per channel and a low voltage (need to recalculate - but around 14V). Would this compact design take the heat etc?
Cheers,
Gaz
I potted aluminum bar through the middle, and use a smaller bolt to hold it to the heatsink. I have to turn the transformer to screw it in. I don't know if I would do the same today.
What would you do to hold a 500VA xfomer to a heatsink without drilling through the heatsink? Seems like a nice challenge for you! 😉
Gaz
Gaz
You might use silicone or some glue, but it's risky. If the space is tight betwen two walls you might use expandable foam to feel everything, les vibrations transferred too😉
No - That doesn't appeal - but I do have a good idea. I will rest it on the floor of the amp (in the same orientation as you) and make a bracket from thin al that will hold it in place.
I prefer metal to glue!
Cheers...
Gaz
I prefer metal to glue!
Cheers...
Gaz
Nice looking amps Peter!
Just wait a few months and they`ll get better and better🙂 🙂
Still can´t believe how my 5 sounds after running in properly.
william
Just wait a few months and they`ll get better and better🙂 🙂
Still can´t believe how my 5 sounds after running in properly.
william
Very good! indeed!
Finally it is ready.
I think I saw those chassis first time last year!!!
keep up with the good work😉
Finally it is ready.
I think I saw those chassis first time last year!!!
keep up with the good work😉
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