If I may, a little less text on the front might be better.
Personally, I would keep only "Q17" (much bigger) in the center and will put the rest of the text (in small) on the bottom left or bottom right.
Stef.
EDIT : "modified" is ugly". May be "inspired" will be better.
Personally, I would keep only "Q17" (much bigger) in the center and will put the rest of the text (in small) on the bottom left or bottom right.
Stef.
EDIT : "modified" is ugly". May be "inspired" will be better.
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I sometimes place the dot (may it be a power button, an IR window, etc.) below the center of the face plate, according to the golden ratio.
Hello Tiberius
greetings for this SUPER splendid sounding amplifier
warm regards
Andrew
greetings for this SUPER splendid sounding amplifier
warm regards
Andrew
Hello TIberius
greetings just want to ask about power supply what is the
best and safe SECONDARY VOLTAGE for single and dual
pair version i will be using 45000mfd per rail is it ok
would a capacitance multiplier improve the sound.
warm regards
Andrew
greetings just want to ask about power supply what is the
best and safe SECONDARY VOLTAGE for single and dual
pair version i will be using 45000mfd per rail is it ok
would a capacitance multiplier improve the sound.
warm regards
Andrew
It was discussed earlier that the orientation of C7 matters; The outer foil of C7 shall be connected to the operational output. How do I find this out for the recently recommended CDE 930C1W1k-F? There seem to be no visual indication. Can this be measured somehow...? Thanks, Miklos
Hi!
This CDE 930 capacity model gives the same result whether you put it in one direction or the other. At the scope, the simple finger test on the capacity does not show any visible difference. The direction of the writing also means nothing and it is random during manufacture.
A good article on the subject.
https://www.nutsvolts.com/magazine/article/finding-the-outside-foil-lead
Stef.
This CDE 930 capacity model gives the same result whether you put it in one direction or the other. At the scope, the simple finger test on the capacity does not show any visible difference. The direction of the writing also means nothing and it is random during manufacture.
A good article on the subject.
https://www.nutsvolts.com/magazine/article/finding-the-outside-foil-lead
Stef.
Good quality markers should be used, the size of the filtration in turn can affect the bass foundation, ...
For my Q17, I chose the high-end brand Audio Note. These will be mounted on both the Q17 and the active PSU. (2x4700uF for Q17 & 4x10000uF /1 channel active psu)
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Hi!
I'm not sure it's necessary to put so much filtering capacity. This is not a class A amp.
Stef.
I'm not sure it's necessary to put so much filtering capacity. This is not a class A amp.
Stef.
Q17 Friends,
Today I ordered 2 toroidal transformers (500W / 2x35V), from Toroidy.pl
Right now I'm faced with choosing connectors for the back panel. The highest quality connectors from the High-End category offer both screw and soldered cable attachment. Which would you recommend (pros/cons.) I am also still facing the dilemma of the finish (Gold vs Rhodium).
Thank you for your comments.
Today I ordered 2 toroidal transformers (500W / 2x35V), from Toroidy.pl
Right now I'm faced with choosing connectors for the back panel. The highest quality connectors from the High-End category offer both screw and soldered cable attachment. Which would you recommend (pros/cons.) I am also still facing the dilemma of the finish (Gold vs Rhodium).
Thank you for your comments.
Hi!
Theses speaker and cinch connectors are good quality.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000318033731.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000057620071.html
Stef.
Theses speaker and cinch connectors are good quality.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000318033731.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000057620071.html
Stef.
I don't want to offend anyone, but these are low end connectors. The Q17 deserves better, I'm considering Viborg or Furutech brands.
Audiophonics offers a whole load of them and is probably faster in delivery to Europe.
Loudspeaker connectors
RCA connectors
Loudspeaker connectors
RCA connectors
The CMC connectors that I mentioned are of good quality, unfortunately they are very copied with varying qualities. These are originals. Just weigh them. The clones are lighter and the coating is of lower quality. The red washers are not the same too.
But if you want to spend $100 on a pair of RCA connectors, that's good for the trade. 😉
Stef.
But if you want to spend $100 on a pair of RCA connectors, that's good for the trade. 😉
Stef.
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These are hands down best bang for buck speaker connector on the market. Copper conductor.
https://www.audiophonics.fr/fr/born...c-plaque-or-o16mm-x-61mm-la-paire-p-9899.html
As for rca, i like splurge some money on low signal connectors, so copper rca are a must for me too. I prefer viborg. They can also be bought via audiophonics.
