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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    You get those when you stopped by Josh's the other day?

    Tom

    Yes, got to spend a nice afternoon with Joshua spinning vinyl and talking audio.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    Can't ask for more than that. He's a great guy to hang around with and he has great taste in music. I'm planning on a couple of extra days when I'm down that way next year to do just that.

    Tom
    ~ 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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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    Nelson Pass Amp Camp Redux kit

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    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    Completed build

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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,390
    edited August 2023
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    Unusual looking heat sinks. Is there a schematic you could share?
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    the circuit is from Nelson Pass 1.6 build. Here is the schematic. A couple of changes from the black box build are the round pin heat sink build uses 2SK370 and IRFP048.

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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,390
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    Thanks!
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,390
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    Any idea why the positive output terminal is tied to ground?
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,390
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    For the dedicated 2 channel enthusiast:

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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    SeleniumFalcon wrote: »
    Any idea why the positive output terminal is tied to ground?

    The circuit Q1 is taking the signal from the drain and not the source, so the signal is inverted.
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,390
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    Makes sense, thanks!
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    Did a little customizing. The base holds a fan.

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    I gotta admit, I have seen a lot of unique amps in my time but this one? This one may take the top spot.

    Tom
    ~ 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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  • xschop
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    Working on my next set of near-fields....

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    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,878
    edited August 2023
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    Got my TeCu binding post prototypes done...


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    Think I should coat entire plug with dielectric grease, or just add it to the banana plug port?



    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,961
    edited August 2023
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    I like Mapleshade Silclear silver platelet contact enhancer grease. Just a trace amount.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • treitz3
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    Very nice, Todd. If you don't mind me asking, what type/brand of rack is that?

    Tom
    ~ 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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  • tratliff
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    Hey Tom. It’s a SolidSteel.
    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL T9x, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, ModWright PH-150, SonoruS ATR10, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon power cable, WAY power cables for all other sources, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ speaker cables, WAY interconnect cables
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  • treitz3
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    Thank you sir. I am having to look at rack options for the new room. There is no way I can utilize my current rack.

    Tom
    ~ 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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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,158
    edited August 2023
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    hey Todd,
    Rosso is new to you? what were you rock'n before?

    Your ears gotta be in heaven!

    edit; I've really been wanting to roll Norma IPA140 into the mix . . . someday!
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,897
    edited August 2023
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    hey Todd,
    Rosso is new to you? what were you rock'n before?

    Your ears gotta be in heaven!

    edit; I've really been wanting to roll Norma IPA140 into the mix . . . someday!

    I had Legacy Focus SEs. Sold them about 8 months ago. Skip let me borrow his Volterras for the last 2 months. The ones you see in the picture are mine with Dark Grey Sand finish. They look and sound great. Need a couple hundred hours on them.
    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL T9x, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, ModWright PH-150, SonoruS ATR10, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon power cable, WAY power cables for all other sources, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ speaker cables, WAY interconnect cables
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  • PSOVLSK
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    Glad to see your pair arrived. I know you’re excited to finally get them. Shipping issues stink.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 556
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    @Mike Reeter
    Looks amazing and I can only image how it sounds!
    Enjoy it!
    2 Channel
    Pre: Bryston BR20
    Amp: Buckeye NCx500
    Speakers: Polk L200
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
    Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
    Display: Sony XBR65Z9F

    Home Theater
    Pre: Anthem AVM90
    Amps: Buckeye NC502
    Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
    Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
    Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
    Display: Sony XBR85Z9G
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  • GlennDog
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    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    along with some new Revival Audio Atalante 5 Speakers to celebrate my 70th.

    A big relief to achieve good sound in the new room :) It's not as large as my last, but I've got room for everything.

    You don't need a Big room for Big sound. Congrats brother, looks great ...

    Happy belated 70th Mike!
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,158
    edited August 2023
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    tratliff wrote: »
    I had Legacy Focus SEs. Sold them about 8 months ago. Skip let me borrow his Volterras for the last 2 months. The ones you see in the picture are mine with Dark Grey Sand finish. They look and sound great. Need a couple hundred hours on them.

    did you score the Legacy's from @tonyB ? . . . if so, that was a killer deal B)

    those Volts are awesome . . . I gotta get my ears on them
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,897
    edited August 2023
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    tratliff wrote: »
    I had Legacy Focus SEs. Sold them about 8 months ago. Skip let me borrow his Volterras for the last 2 months. The ones you see in the picture are mine with Dark Grey Sand finish. They look and sound great. Need a couple hundred hours on them.

    did you score the Legacy's from @tonyB ? . . . if so, that was a killer deal B)

    those Volts are awesome . . . I gotta get my ears on them

    No I purchased my Legacy’s direct from the factory.

    The Volterras are awesome.
    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL T9x, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, ModWright PH-150, SonoruS ATR10, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon power cable, WAY power cables for all other sources, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ speaker cables, WAY interconnect cables
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,102
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    Thanks for vacuuming @Mike Reeter ! I was starting to worry.
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • zarrdoss
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    I got a couple of Rhythmic L12's to go with my Audio Physic Avanti III, a perfect match.
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