Getting some glass for my ****.

ben62670
ben62670 Posts: 15,969
edited February 2010 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I am finally biting the bullet and getting some tubes. It will be pre only. I can't afford more than that for now, but I have seen what tubes can do.
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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    Well the parts are on the way:)
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Well the parts are on the way:)

    Well what are ya building?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    Grounded grid Pre, and a low voltage tube buffer to install in my Denon 2900. I think
    I may remove the SS analog stage from the circuitry, and remove the video section too.
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    Ben
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    Kewl,Is that a Rosenblit design?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    The GG is:)

    Edit: Threadjack. In an active XO does a small impedance bump at an active XO point have an adverse effect?
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    The GG is:)

    Edit: Threadjack. In an active XO does a small impedance bump at an active XO point have an adverse effect?
    Assuming you mean driver impedance ,no.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    Thanks again:)
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    Ben
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    Is the pre a full kit with chassis or just a parts kit?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    Parts minus the case, pot, and jacks. I plan to finally finish my active/passive/tube DIY pre:)
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    Ben
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,145
    edited October 2009
    About time. ;)
    ~ 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. ~
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    About time. ;)

    I have had a fair amount of experience with tubes, but no cash. I have been researching for quit a while, and I feel comfortable enough to get it on now. SS is nice, but tubes can fix a lot of wrongs:)
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    Ben
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,145
    edited October 2009
    You are getting wise OB1.
    ~ 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. ~
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    I have known the powers great one, but their is only so much water in the well;)
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,145
    edited October 2009
    Patience, my friend. Good things come to those who wait.
    ~ 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. ~
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Patience, my friend. Good things come to those who wait.

    Does this mean I am getting a visit from you soon:)
    Love Ben.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    Well the stuff has shipped. I am very excited to say the least! I can not wait!!!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    When I get that active passive/tube pre done I will do a demo here for select Polkies. Something may sound good in one system, but not another. I am not really into making big bucks off Polkies, but who knows where this will lead. I do it for fun mostly.
    Take care Sal.
    Ben
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    Bob is a legend. I am an amateur DIY guy. It is like my cables. I am not looking to make a killing, just love making things that sound real nice on the cheap. I figure I can pull my multi function pre off for less than $1200. Most pre's of high quality that are just tube, or passive/SS and cost at least that much new so I hope to be able to hook some of us up on the cheap. I have been listening to some nice gear that others have had, and figuring out what sounds best. Tube design isn't really complicated, SS isn't real hard either. Passive is simple. It has been almost 2 years since I wanted to do this. Funds have been making this a real slow possess, and I want it to be a solid unit before I show it.
    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.
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    Ben
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    BTW Sal those monsters are not going anywhere. They are very temperamental, and it is tough to tune them to a room, but when setup right they keep calling me back. I may add a 3rd tweeter to each array to help with power handling, and they need some weight added to the PR's, but other than that they are not going anywhere. The new Morel 308 tweets have brought them up a huge step.
    Ben
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    I don't have class, but I got glass:)
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    Ben
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I don't have class, but I got glass:)

    You got glass for your non-classy ****? :D

    Pics?
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited October 2009
    you tease...

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    I mounted all the big parts on the bottom so I can have the tubes sticking out of the chassis. I have an hour an a half into it.
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    Ben
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited October 2009
    Looking good Ben...
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    Ben, ARe you in need of some tubes to go with your project? I may have some I am not using.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    Time to dump the rat shack solder and go with Cardas.
    "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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    I have Cardas right there. The rat Shack stuff makes for the cleanest joints. I tried WBT, Cardas, and have gone back the the shack;)
    Well I built another one. This time it is a low voltage piece that I may drop in my Denon 2900.
    I am short two zeners:( This one took a little over an hour.
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    Ben
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    Can't wait for what you think :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    I think that health care in GA sucks, but the little Red Head that took some X-rays of me was hot $hit!
    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.
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    Ben
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I think that health care in GA sucks, but the little Red Head that took some X-rays of me was hot $hit!


    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :)



    Wait for the Bill :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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