DIY Dodd Tube Buffer Kit

george daniel
george daniel Posts: 12,096
edited April 2010 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Was reading about this today,,kinda inneresting.

http://doddaudio.com/diy.aspx
JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2010
    ELP part deux?
    "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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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited April 2010
    I am getting one of these to pair with a modified CD/SACD/DVD player and GR-Research N2x speakers. Now I just need to figure out an Amp.
    HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
    Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
    2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
    Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    good on you,,please keep us posted, as in a "build thread" if you would.Thank you kindly--good luck--george
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited April 2010
    I will. I will also compare the Ninja modded LSI-9s to the N2Xs once I have built the N2Xs.
    HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
    Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
    2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
    Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited April 2010
    I love DIY build threads with lots of pictures! The Adcom D/A was killer, a friend of mine did that one, following the thread, and he's blown over. Uses a vintage Pioneer transport that's built like a tank.
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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited April 2010
    Any recommendations on a DIY Amp?
    HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
    Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
    2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
    Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    lots of chatter over at AC


    http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=79766.0;topicseen
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited April 2010
    Been thinking about picking one of these up to mess around with in the office rig; allows you to use KT88, KT66, EL34 (6CA7)or 6L6G

    http://www.vkmusic.ca/TU-879S.htm

    http://www.vkmusic.ca/TU-879S_point.htm

    http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/elekit/6L6.html

    http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue45/elkit.htm

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited April 2010
    H9, would you power your 1Cs with these amps ?
    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
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited April 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    H9, would you power your 1Cs with these amps ?

    No, not enough power or reserve's. It could be done, but for lower level listening only. Not that a nice beefy, well built SE lower watt per channel tube amp couldn't power them. It's just the above kit I don;t think would do a great job, IMO.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited April 2010
    Thanks, that is what I thought but just checking.

    I would be nice to have a say a 40wpc tube DIY amp.
    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
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    Tracy,, you need to buy one and start a thread ;)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited April 2010
    George, who sells a beefy enough tube DIY amp for the 1Cs ?

    Or were you referring to the Dodd pre ? If so I am plenty happy with the Wright;):D
    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
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    Dodd
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2010
    here's one for sale

    http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=80525.msg770912;topicseen#new
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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