Years ago I purchased 2 power conditioner cases for a reasonably cheap price. One to use on a battery bank project to power my DACT CT-100 phono stage.
The other to a then "undetermined future project". The class D amplifier to be used with the Zeus has become such future project. So, while waiting for the arrival of some wire and connectors I decided to layout the amplifier main components on the case.
From left to right on the case are the SMPS power connector, the TDA7492 amplifier board, the 2 Triad toroidal transformers stacked, the duplex outlet I will use to to connect the motor cord to the amplifier's output power, the 3 pin connector to wire the existing motor on/off switch.
The other to a then "undetermined future project". The class D amplifier to be used with the Zeus has become such future project. So, while waiting for the arrival of some wire and connectors I decided to layout the amplifier main components on the case.
From left to right on the case are the SMPS power connector, the TDA7492 amplifier board, the 2 Triad toroidal transformers stacked, the duplex outlet I will use to to connect the motor cord to the amplifier's output power, the 3 pin connector to wire the existing motor on/off switch.
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Thanks for your reply Scobham.
The curiosity for your suggestion bit me..,
I just did some laying out and putting everything in my case is doable. But I think it would require mounting the controller in a second tier inside.
Also, I would rather not have an AC power chord and the SMPS connected to the case as it would look odd... So just thinking (and stating again, that I don't have any real knowledge on how to do any of these things) I guess I would place some sort of DC power supply inside the case where I placed the Triad box (in the pictures) instead of using the external SMPS like I will in the 2 box install.
I guess I would also need to procure a 3d printed faceplate to mount the display and the momentary button.
Any suggestion or opinion is welcome..
The curiosity for your suggestion bit me..,
I just did some laying out and putting everything in my case is doable. But I think it would require mounting the controller in a second tier inside.
Also, I would rather not have an AC power chord and the SMPS connected to the case as it would look odd... So just thinking (and stating again, that I don't have any real knowledge on how to do any of these things) I guess I would place some sort of DC power supply inside the case where I placed the Triad box (in the pictures) instead of using the external SMPS like I will in the 2 box install.
I guess I would also need to procure a 3d printed faceplate to mount the display and the momentary button.
Any suggestion or opinion is welcome..
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Scobham I have one more question for the 2 box install.
My plan is to have the amplifier box located in the floor behind where my turntable is installed. Thus the umbilical connecting the 6 wires from the controller to the amplifier will need to be longer than the one supplied.
I already ordered some of the 22 gauge Alpha Wire you use and a larger WEIPU SW20 6 pin connector to install in my case (I known is an overkill but the existing opening in the case is 21mm and was not easy to find a fitting conector), but I need another of the sd13 connector you used in the umbilical cable. Picture attached. ( link for info Amazon.com: WEIPU WS20 Aviation Connector Male Plug to Female Socket Waterproof Metal Thread Panel M20 Connectors 6 Pins for AC DC Signal LED Industrial Equipment: Home Audio & Theater)
The WEIPO connector is similar to the one used in the Hercules II PSU.... not the same.
I found one in Amazon and would like to know if its the same ( or compatible) as the one you used, so I can order it. ( link for info Amazon.com: SP13 Aviation Connector M13 Male Plug + Circular Female Socket Φ13mm Outdoor Waterproof IP68 Plastic Connectors with Cap Panel Mount Gold Plated 6 Pin for Industrial Device Power Signal: Home Audio & Theater)
Thanks for the info.
My plan is to have the amplifier box located in the floor behind where my turntable is installed. Thus the umbilical connecting the 6 wires from the controller to the amplifier will need to be longer than the one supplied.
I already ordered some of the 22 gauge Alpha Wire you use and a larger WEIPU SW20 6 pin connector to install in my case (I known is an overkill but the existing opening in the case is 21mm and was not easy to find a fitting conector), but I need another of the sd13 connector you used in the umbilical cable. Picture attached. ( link for info Amazon.com: WEIPU WS20 Aviation Connector Male Plug to Female Socket Waterproof Metal Thread Panel M20 Connectors 6 Pins for AC DC Signal LED Industrial Equipment: Home Audio & Theater)
The WEIPO connector is similar to the one used in the Hercules II PSU.... not the same.
I found one in Amazon and would like to know if its the same ( or compatible) as the one you used, so I can order it. ( link for info Amazon.com: SP13 Aviation Connector M13 Male Plug + Circular Female Socket Φ13mm Outdoor Waterproof IP68 Plastic Connectors with Cap Panel Mount Gold Plated 6 Pin for Industrial Device Power Signal: Home Audio & Theater)
Thanks for the info.
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I use Lumberg connectors. Way more professional design. They have all needed verity fir pins and male/female versions towards each other.
Example: KV 30 Lumberg | Lumberg, KV 3 Pole Din Socket Socket, DIN EN 60529, 5A, 250 V ac IP40, Screw On | 533-4881 | RS Components
Example: KV 30 Lumberg | Lumberg, KV 3 Pole Din Socket Socket, DIN EN 60529, 5A, 250 V ac IP40, Screw On | 533-4881 | RS Components
)....has this group buy opportunity now finished...caputski??Just missing one connector...
This morning I received most of the parts to complete the project.
Just missing the SD13 6 pin connector.
This is the back of the case with the WIPEU WS20 presented..... Nice.... Still I ordered a set of the Lumberg KFV-60 and SV-60 to check which one is more convenient with the case.
This morning I received most of the parts to complete the project.
Just missing the SD13 6 pin connector.
This is the back of the case with the WIPEU WS20 presented..... Nice.... Still I ordered a set of the Lumberg KFV-60 and SV-60 to check which one is more convenient with the case.
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Attached the pictures of the 2 6 pin connectors.
On the left the Lumberg SV-60(male) and SKV-60(female), and to the right the WEIPU WS20 ( male and female set).
Both are well constructed and terminated, but the Lumberg seems like a more refined and better terminated design.
The Lumberg is for mounting on a 18mm diameter hole and the WEIPU is for mounting on a 20mm diameter hole. As the existing mounting hole on the case is 21mm, I will be using the WEIPU since it would require no adapter.
For the benefit of other users, attached are several pictures of the 2 conenctors.
On the left the Lumberg SV-60(male) and SKV-60(female), and to the right the WEIPU WS20 ( male and female set).
Both are well constructed and terminated, but the Lumberg seems like a more refined and better terminated design.
The Lumberg is for mounting on a 18mm diameter hole and the WEIPU is for mounting on a 20mm diameter hole. As the existing mounting hole on the case is 21mm, I will be using the WEIPU since it would require no adapter.
For the benefit of other users, attached are several pictures of the 2 conenctors.
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Two weeks in and I can't believe how fantastic my LP12 sounds since installing the psu. I had a marathon 6 or 7 hours listening session yesterday, in the house alone with everyone at work and school. Most noticeable improvements are very stable, CD like stability and, most surprisingly, an almost complete absence of any background noise. I haven't varied from the default settings, not sure there is any real point!
I do have one small niggle though, starting. It takes 6 or 7 pushes of the button before it will latch on and stay driving it, is it possible to adjust this out?
Mike
I do have one small niggle though, starting. It takes 6 or 7 pushes of the button before it will latch on and stay driving it, is it possible to adjust this out?
Mike
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