Hello,
I finally taked couple of pictures of my ZEN-V4,
and here are some of them ;
It have much more power than original Zen !
As usual, clear sound without any audiable hum on 101 dB speakers.
It have slightly weaker bass than Aleph amplifiers, but this is no problem when you listen it.
I used smaller heatsinks, but it is working very good and everything is ok.
I run my mosfets and heatsinks around 90 C, after some time
you can feel the characteristic warm smell in the room !
Next, I will try to build it in balanced configuration.
As as expected, another excellent and Pass design.
Thanks to Mr.Pass and his crew.
Best regards,
Kristijan Kljucaric
http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip
I finally taked couple of pictures of my ZEN-V4,
and here are some of them ;
It have much more power than original Zen !
As usual, clear sound without any audiable hum on 101 dB speakers.
It have slightly weaker bass than Aleph amplifiers, but this is no problem when you listen it.
I used smaller heatsinks, but it is working very good and everything is ok.
I run my mosfets and heatsinks around 90 C, after some time
you can feel the characteristic warm smell in the room !
Next, I will try to build it in balanced configuration.
As as expected, another excellent and Pass design.
Thanks to Mr.Pass and his crew.
Best regards,
Kristijan Kljucaric
http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip
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Hello Mr.Yamas***a,
The Zen-v4 is very similar in sound to the Aleph amplifiers.
The mid-highs are to my ears very same and I can't notice the bigger differences in the sound.
I compare it to the Aleph 5 amplifier and it seems that the only difference is in the bass and power.
For normal home listening the Zen-v4 have more than enough power, I tried it with 101 dB speakers and it can play really loud.
An Aleph 5 have better bass, at least for my ears.
I prefer Aleph 5, it is working better with my speakers, but there should be used little bigger heatsinks, and there is even more warm air smell in the room, even not try to mention Aleph 1.2 .
That one is really Psychiatric case compared to the previous two's !
Soon I will try to build the Zen-V4 in balanced operation, and will see how it is working with the Balanced line stage.
If there will be interest in it, I can do the PCBs for the Zen-V4 balanced (all the parts on the one PCB, similar to the Aleph 5).
JasonL,
Try to use the wires short.
Also, good Cu wire will do, like OFC speaker wire or so.
It is cheaper than silver, and still good results.
It is much simpler to assemble the boards first, and then solder
the wires.
Best regards,
Kristijan Kljucaric
http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip
The Zen-v4 is very similar in sound to the Aleph amplifiers.
The mid-highs are to my ears very same and I can't notice the bigger differences in the sound.
I compare it to the Aleph 5 amplifier and it seems that the only difference is in the bass and power.
For normal home listening the Zen-v4 have more than enough power, I tried it with 101 dB speakers and it can play really loud.
An Aleph 5 have better bass, at least for my ears.
I prefer Aleph 5, it is working better with my speakers, but there should be used little bigger heatsinks, and there is even more warm air smell in the room, even not try to mention Aleph 1.2 .
That one is really Psychiatric case compared to the previous two's !
Soon I will try to build the Zen-V4 in balanced operation, and will see how it is working with the Balanced line stage.
If there will be interest in it, I can do the PCBs for the Zen-V4 balanced (all the parts on the one PCB, similar to the Aleph 5).
JasonL,
Try to use the wires short.
Also, good Cu wire will do, like OFC speaker wire or so.
It is cheaper than silver, and still good results.
It is much simpler to assemble the boards first, and then solder
the wires.
Best regards,
Kristijan Kljucaric
http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip
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Hello Mr.Daniel,
I just would like to see how long it will last in the way like it is.
I more-less build it just to see what it is about, and not to have it
for the rest of my life.
Else, I will not have other to diy.
After all, nothing last forever.
Best regards,
Kristijan Kljucaric
http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip
I just would like to see how long it will last in the way like it is.
I more-less build it just to see what it is about, and not to have it
for the rest of my life.
Else, I will not have other to diy.
After all, nothing last forever.
Best regards,
Kristijan Kljucaric
http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip
Hello bstoll,
I will not make the PCBs for the unbalanced Zen-V4 amplifier.
You can be found them at : http://www.passdiy.com .
If I will do the Zen-V4 PCBs, they will be only for balanced operation - Zen-V4 Balanced.
Best regards,
Kristijan Kljucaric
http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip
I will not make the PCBs for the unbalanced Zen-V4 amplifier.
You can be found them at : http://www.passdiy.com .
If I will do the Zen-V4 PCBs, they will be only for balanced operation - Zen-V4 Balanced.
Best regards,
Kristijan Kljucaric
http://web.vip.hr/pcb-design.vip
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