Building 400 wpc Tube Monoblocks....
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Looks like a great project John.
Is the amp gonna have auto-bias or manual bias for the power tubes?
Are you installing a switch to go from ultralinear to triode mode?SDA SRS 2.3TL's
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This is just one reason I am glad I joined this forum....
John the granite looks outstanding and just the chassis are spectacular. The detail work outside makes me wonder the detail you are going to take on the wiring which no one will see but you and us (via pictures)."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Updated pics with the binding posts, input terminals and EIC connectors in place...
Wiring will begin as soon as I research what will be best for them.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
michaeljhsda2 wrote: »Looks like a great project John.
Is the amp gonna have auto-bias or manual bias for the power tubes?
Are you installing a switch to go from ultralinear to triode mode?
The tubes will be auto-bias and there will be switching for ultralinear and triode modes...The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
Doesn't Bob already know that?nooshinjohn wrote: »Wiring will begin as soon as I research what will be best for them.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
nooshinjohn wrote: »The front end is tubed, using two 12ax7's. I am going to be learning a bunch of terminology as these progress and I assume that power rectification is one of them.:eek::)
Not likely. I suspect it is SS retification.Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
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Doesn't Bob already know that?
It appears by looking at the photographs I have that the wire used is common copper wire. I am looking into silver.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
I'd look into a better RCA jack too, if you're going all out, at least used a gold plated copper jack. Vampire, WBT, etc... As for wire, Neotech solid core teflon jacket chassis wire is excellent."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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I'd look into a better RCA jack too, if you're going all out, at least used a gold plated copper jack. Vampire, WBT, etc... As for wire, Neotech solid core teflon jacket chassis wire is excellent.
Those are rhodium plated jacks from Cardas...The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
I can't wait to hear these John
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I can't either Mike... I look forward to hearing them too.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
You got balls of steel. Will these ship with a forklift included for placement?Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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You got balls of steel. Will these ship with a forklift included for placement?
The original variant of these amps ship at 47 pounds. I expect these will be in the 65 to 70 pound range.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
So how in the world are you going to power this? You going to have a dedicated circuit for them at your house?HT setup
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Those are some nice looking amps you are building.
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bigaudiofanatic wrote: »So how in the world are you going to power this? You going to have a dedicated circuit for them at your house?
They can be powered off the 15 amp circuit in the house, but when we move, I will have a 20 amp setup for them.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
Just a bit of an update... I have settled on using a bird's-eye Maple for the side panels. The wood will be stained in a warm, natural color with a satin finish. The rear of the amp is being treated to hand-painted lettering for the inputs/outputs/fuses and other details on the back. The stainless trim rings are being plated in silver.
I have also ordered new tube sockets as I was unhappy with the fit of the originals. Once I have them, I will begin wiring them up, and in a month or so, when Bob is ready, I will fit the transformers and order up some cryo-treated KT-120's.
Pics to follow on Monday or Tuesday next week!The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
I wonder how you will be soldering silver / silver-plated wire, which requires tons of heat to properly reflow/attach. It is damaging to the components, if not done properly/professionally.Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
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Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
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I wonder how you will be soldering silver / silver-plated wire, which requires tons of heat to properly reflow/attach. It is damaging to the components, if not done properly/professionally.
Heat sinks~they take the heat off on a different path. It's AMAZING how much heat can be dissipated in this way.
for example:
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Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
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Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
Carver AL-III Speakers
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^^^what he said!:D:cool:
I can honestly say this is the most FUN I have ever had in this hobby! Seeing everything in my mind come together in the form of something that will be as much a work of art as it will be functional has inspired me to do even more....
Bob has given his full support and blessings to my doing a limited run of these amps, so long as they are as good in person as they are in pictures. Bob now wants to have me ship these to him for evaluation when I am done. I guess that makes these "prototypes".:):)The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
That is awesome!! What's next - a "Club Nooshinjohn?" :biggrin::biggrin:
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nooshinjohn wrote: »^^^what he said!:D:cool:
I can honestly say this is the most FUN I have ever had in this hobby! Seeing everything in my mind come together in the form of something that will be as much a work of art as it will be functional has inspired me to do even more....
Bob has given his full support and blessings to my doing a limited run of these amps, so long as they are as good in person as they are in pictures. Bob now wants to have me ship these to him for evaluation when I am done. I guess that makes these "prototypes".:):)
That's great!! Be sure to keep us posted.Pio Elete Pro 520
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John,
Great work and great pics! Will be checking in on this thread for your progress. Labor of love but that's going to be one sweet tube amp! -
John,
Great work and great pics! Will be checking in on this thread for your progress. Labor of love but that's going to be one sweet PAIR of tube amps!
Fixed!:biggrin:
And thanks for the kind words.:cool:The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
nooshinjohn wrote: »Fixed!:biggrin:
And thanks for the kind words.:cool:
LOL! I drooling over your tube amps and forgot my grammar.
Or were you going to ship one of them to me, so that would technically make it "one sweet amp" for you.:biggrin:
Best DIY tube amp project I have seen in a long while! -
thanks for giving me something to look @ while in the hospital this weekend...
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
EndersShadow wrote: »thanks for giving me something to look @ while in the hospital this weekend...
And perhaps something to listen to if you want to make a trip to Lafayette one of these days.
Get well soon!The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
nooshinjohn wrote: »And perhaps something to listen to if you want to make a trip to Lafayette one of these days.
Get well soon!
lol, trust me I have already thought that. Just happy at this point they are going to let me eat. Been Wends since I had food and that sucks lol......"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
nooshinjohn wrote: »Just a bit of an update... I have settled on using a bird's-eye Maple for the side panels. The wood will be stained in a warm, natural color with a satin finish. The rear of the amp is being treated to hand-painted lettering for the inputs/outputs/fuses and other details on the back. The stainless trim rings are being plated in silver.
I'm going to suggest using stainless steel for the side panels since you are using some elsewhere. When using too many different materials things start looking out of place. I would also suggest not plating the trim rings.
Stainless steel and granite is manly, adding wood to the mix says kitchen ****.Political Correctness'.........defined
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