1000 VA Dreadnought

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  • gyosa
    gyosa Posts: 748
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    gyosa wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »


    Any interest in selling it ?

    Bk

    No B)

    Bummer …
    Been looking for one for ages ..

    Bk

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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    70hemicuda wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    70hemicuda wrote: »
    Just got my 800 today. Still waiting on the box and other parts. Is heat a concern with these? I bought a plastic electronics enclosure and also got a vent I can cut in. Wasn't sure if these produce alot of heat.

    They produce no heat, and trade in your plastic enclosure for an aluminum one..

    This enclosure was $20 on amazon, going to use it for version 1. The plan is to make a really nice aluminum and wood one to match the speakers.
    There was a company that made an aluminum enclosure for just a few dollars more. It fit the 800va torrid very well and clamped it in place, its still a good idea to bolt it to the box.

    AFTER placing my order, Avel sent me the spec sheet and they're now saying the OD is 6.7", whereas other online sources said 6.5" OD. So I'll have to just wait and measure everything out and decide If I need to purchase larger alloy extrusion for it's case.... >:)

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,221
    I am looking forward to what you build for it..
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,221
    gyosa wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    gyosa wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »


    Any interest in selling it ?

    Bk

    No B)

    Bummer …
    Been looking for one for ages ..

    Bk

    This one is just too unique of a piece to let go of..
  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,044
    xschop wrote: »
    AFTER placing my order, Avel sent me the spec sheet and they're now saying the OD is 6.7", whereas other online sources said 6.5" OD. So I'll have to just wait and measure everything out and decide If I need to purchase larger alloy extrusion for it's case.... >:)

    That's only about a 3/16" difference.
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    ...Said the Space Shuttle engineer as he watched it go down in flames.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited January 30
    Just trying to avoid having to shell out another 200 bucks on billet. You know chop whatcha got. A pug should understand.

    Going with Neutriks anyways, so extra thru-bore will still leave @0.200 thickness after the fly-cut for their interface with housing...comprende?

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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,044
    xschop wrote: »
    Just trying to avoid having to shell out another 200 bucks on billet. You know chop whatcha got. A pug should understand.

    I don't even know what you are talking about. Jus put it in an aluminum box and move TF on.
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Viking64 wrote: »
    xschop wrote: »
    Just trying to avoid having to shell out another 200 bucks on billet. You know chop whatcha got. A pug should understand.

    I don't even know what you are talking about. Jus put it in an aluminum box and move TF on.


    Silly pup...WAF would be at zero % at that point.

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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,044
    This should be in the "You're Doing It Wrong" thread.
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    We'll let you dominate that topic.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,044
    xschop wrote: »
    We'll let you dominate that topic.

    That comeback should be in the "I Know You Are But What Am I?" thread. (Must be 12 or under to enter.)
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    12 dog years to you. :)
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,578
    I have mine behind one of my speakers. Out of sight should be perfect for WAF.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited January 30
    I wont hide the artwork. Will stack with my amps nicely. ;)

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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,578
    xschop wrote: »
    I wont hide the artwork. Will stack with my amps nicely. ;)

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    That's what you think, but the wife will hate it. Along with your amps and anything you have "Wuhanned"
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)


    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited January 30
    She's not an audiohtr. Besides, aren't all the new Polk lines "wuhanned"? lmao

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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    gyosa wrote: »

    Any interest in selling it ?

    Bk

    No B)

    [/quote]

    Bummer …
    Been looking for one for ages ..

    Bk

    [/quote]

    How's about a 1KVA tranny + enclosure sound ??

    shame, the last guy I reached out to a couple of days ago had difficulty with reading comprehension ...

    PM me if interested

    open to offers
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    Why noy just send him a PM @GlennDog 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️
  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    that'd be the mature thing to do ... (pretty sure the other party I refereed to wasn't "in the moment" when the offer was made . . .

    ANYWHO

    I'll leave it at that . . . thanks Ivan

    sorry for the sideshow
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  • gyosa
    gyosa Posts: 748
    @GlennDog ….
    Just sent ya a PM ..

    Bk
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  • Sitka
    Sitka Posts: 74
    Thanks @westmassguy - the zip tie idea works great. I drilled through the case and skipped the MDF since it was close quarters in there. Except for the torroid, everything came from Partsxpress.

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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited February 11
    Edit: Just saw your reply about the case drilling.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    You're welcome.
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  • Sitka
    Sitka Posts: 74
    Just curious - what's the reasoning behind lining the case with Dynamat? I thought Dynamat is a mass damping product to stop resonance.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,496
    Helps lessen/prevent vibrations from getting in. The layer of foil doesn't hurt either.
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  • Sitka
    Sitka Posts: 74
    Thanks F1 - gotta say the Dreadnought has dramatically improved imaging, soundstage and oddly enough, tweeter performance. Amp is also running much cooler.
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Would be interesting to hear an electrical engineer's opinion on why your amp runs cooler.
    Sounds like a win/win situation.
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  • Sitka
    Sitka Posts: 74
    It would be nice to know the mechanics behind the use of a torroid transformer for non-transformer duty. I sort of understand that the Dreadnought is effectively a second ground plane, but really I ain't no EE, so maybe I'm wrong on that. One thing is for sure - Matthew Polk is a near genius EE.