Avel Isolation Transformer Enclosure

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MillerLiteScott
MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
edited May 2008 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I made this enclosure to house my Avel Isolation Transformer. It is to tidy up the look of a raw transformer just sitting on the carpet. I now have it inside my entertainment center. I just need a polk audio emblem for the front and to fabricate the top the next time I have my table saw out.
I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited April 2008
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    Nice box.:D
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
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    Nice Rack:D
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,832
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    That's nice Scott. How about a smoked plexi top?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited April 2008
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    I planned on doing a black oak top of course. Not that much to see inside except a big **** toroidal and a couple of leads.

    Question. I hooked it up using both the primary and the secondary winding this time istead of just the primary. The wire sizes are different between the primary and the secondary.

    Do you think that would/could /should make a difference?

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2008
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    Please tell me you are not using banana plugs for 120 volts AC.:eek:
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »

    Question. I hooked it up using both the primary and the secondary winding this time istead of just the primary.
    Well the primary would be the input and the secondary would be the output so can't see how it would work otherwise.It looks like your tranny has dual secondary outputs so you would run them in parrallel.
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  • MGS
    MGS Posts: 11
    edited May 2008
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    Looks like you configured it with Primaries and Secondaries Parallel Connected as per Avel's diagram for Y23 Range Transformer Connections:
    Left Blade = BLU/VIO
    Left Pin = GRY/BRN
    Right Blade = BLK/ORG
    Right Pin = RED/YEL
    Is this correct?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited May 2008
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    What about a piece of smoked lexan for a top cover?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
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    Doh,:oI must apologize for my ignorance with my previous reply in this thread.I thought originally that Scott meant this Isolation transformer was for 120 volt AC usage thus my comment about the binding posts.I now see it is part of the specialised setup to use SDA's with non common ground amps.I was not previously aware of the need for the transformer.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    Scott, this is to make the cable that would allow you to use monoblocks, right? My NAD 2200 is bridgeable, so I'm definitely interested in how it works!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
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    nspindel wrote: »
    Scott, this is to make the cable that would allow you to use monoblocks, right? My NAD 2200 is bridgeable, so I'm definitely interested in how it works!

    Even with the A1 I don't think it would be worth it to bridge. Which SDA's do you have?
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2008
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    My amp is dual mono configuration so after consultation with those in the know I used the Avel isolation transformer for my SDA's. I built the enclosure because I thought it was better than just having a 13lb transformer sitting on the carpet with wires attached to it.

    Wala I have something that looks like something and keeps electronics from going poof.

    I actually milled the top for it on Sunday and painted it. To be honest I have not even seen what it looks like with it installed because of where I have the enclosure sitting right now.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
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    Man, that looks great Scott! Way to build something that looks great and has great function.
    Jake
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
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    dorokusai wrote: »
    What about a piece of smoked lexan for a top cover?
    F1nut wrote: »
    That's nice Scott. How about a smoked plexi top?

    With blue lights on the inside!!!:eek:

    I think the smoked top would look cool. But if it's stuck behind the equipment rack where nobody can see it, then . . . . .
    Carl

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,832
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    schwarcw wrote: »
    With blue lights on the inside!!!:eek:

    Gotta go with a clear top in that case. ;)
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    ben62670 wrote: »
    Even with the A1 I don't think it would be worth it to bridge. Which SDA's do you have?
    Ben

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62106
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
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    Hear is the lid I made for my Avel Isolation Transformer. Nothing special.

    Do you guys think an old school polkaudio emblem would look good or a newer style emblem? I was thinking of putting it on the face.

    I also put some feet on the bottom.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
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    I would keep it clean and just throw some feet on it.
    "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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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
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    Suggest and you shall receive. Actually Face take a look at my post above.

    Thanks for looking.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,832
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    Looks great!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
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    I have an old Polk emblem if you need one.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
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    Thanks Jesse.

    Mark let's talk.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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