Payment received, thanks.
You are the last person for this round of the group buy.
I am happy do to another round in a couple of weeks, when this is completed.
Hey Bigman,
I was looking through the MC build and noticed in your pictures you have a power supply filter PCB installed, is the applicable for this build? If so where can I purchase one?
Also I found this case on Aliexpress, think it will work? looks real similar to the one used in your build.
Thanks in advance!
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I was looking through the MC build and noticed in your pictures you have a power supply filter PCB installed, is the applicable for this build? If so where can I purchase one?
Also I found this case on Aliexpress, think it will work? looks real similar to the one used in your build.
Thanks in advance!
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"I was looking through the MC build and noticed in your pictures you have a power supply filter PCB installed, is the applicable for this build? If so where can I purchase one?"
It's a DC blocker in the MC build. It is entirely necessary in my house, as it seems to be a terrible supply from the national Grid at times, but you may be fine. If you dont have issues and never have had, don't worry about it.
As for the Chassis, Yes, its perfect for this project and is still my favourite looking build yet.
Hey thanks for the reply, I didn't really think it was needed but figured I would inquire. Ill more then likely just get an filtered IEC socket with a switch and fuse to simplify things.
I just got a quote from Toroid Transformers in the US, pretty pricey for just one trans, Ill keep hunting!
I have attached the quote from them and also the trans info they gave me from the specs provided in the thread, all seem correct? I always like to get a second set of eyes to go over something like this.
Also if someone has an alternative for transformers in the US let me know, I did see a few mentioned a couple of pages back but was trying to find something state side.
I also came across this site, but I get a little confused and overwhelmed with what I am looking at, still a little new to the game here.
https://www.newark.com/c/transformers/toroidal-power-transformers
I have attached the quote from them and also the trans info they gave me from the specs provided in the thread, all seem correct? I always like to get a second set of eyes to go over something like this.
Also if someone has an alternative for transformers in the US let me know, I did see a few mentioned a couple of pages back but was trying to find something state side.
I also came across this site, but I get a little confused and overwhelmed with what I am looking at, still a little new to the game here.
https://www.newark.com/c/transformers/toroidal-power-transformers
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It's a separate thread.
Just google, Bigbottle MC Phonostage.
It's the Silver box version
Give Heyboer a call. Not toroid but will build to spec and cost less than off-the-shelf Hammonds. I just had them make me a custom PT and choke for a 2A3 amp designed in Japan with Tango iron. IIRC, the PT was $120 and the choke $40 ... now granted that was for a quantity of 2 each!
I have the same problem! I picked up a free 1.5KVA 1:1 toroidal transformer to use for power isolation and when I plugged it in ... HUMMMMM! I measured 15VDC out of my wall!!!
I'd suggest putting the DC blocker in your AC conditioner and/or make it a standalone "box" before a power strip so you don't have to worry about it at the individual component level.
Wow!! That's big DC.I have the same problem! I picked up a free 1.5KVA 1:1 toroidal transformer to use for power isolation and when I plugged it in ... HUMMMMM! I measured 15VDC out of my wall!!!
I'd suggest putting the DC blocker in your AC conditioner and/or make it a standalone "box" before a power strip so you don't have to worry about it at the individual component level.
Yep, but it needs to be a Big blocker, which wouldnt fit, hence the little one in the unit.
Useful things though
Yeah that price for one is crazy, gets better the more you buy. They seemed like a promising trans. Nothing from Newark just got a message back from them stating they dont offer that style/type. $40 or so is what I am hoping to spend on one.
Give Heyboer a call. Not toroid but will build to spec and cost less than off-the-shelf Hammonds. I just had them make me a custom PT and choke for a 2A3 amp designed in Japan with Tango iron. IIRC, the PT was $120 and the choke $40 ... now granted that was for a quantity of 2 each!
I will do that thanks!
There will be another one.
Be in a few weeks when this one has all the PCBs sent out.
