Posts by Fred_com

Funch, input is from a dual-mono TPA Buffalo II and IVY IV

Thanks for the kind words guys :)   @KimLaroux,  I had to mount L-brackets to the back panel, and back feet are mounted to those brackets, so that trafos are not over-balancing the whole...

Hi all, here's my balanced Bijou (not really great casework, but considerably better than my previous attempts):              

Well, transformer is fine then. Did you measure 6.6V with or without the load (i.e. with PS connected)?   As for measuring mosfets for shorts: make sure that capacitors on PS boards are fully discharged (wait 5 minutes after...

Yes, it seems that those additional poles are just for mechanical stability ( panasonic ce tha capacitor datasheet )

Sorry for the late reply.  Let's try to troubleshoot a little:  1. Did you try to load PS with 100K 1W resistor prior to connecting amp boards? 2. What trafo are you using? Are the ratings correct? 3. Check mosfet...

Yes, mosfets are tightened with a bolt and a nut, but don't forget insulating pad and a plastic washer for bolt (like these). As for the caps - I'd cut out excess legs, insulate the pads, and use some 22 awg cable to connect to...

That is correct, C2 orientation doesn't matter.

preproman, you can use this wonderful tool for searching - http://headfi.qix.it/, this thread is at the bottom. 

Oberst, I've always wanted to build an all tube amp, and I'm sure I won't regret building the Bijou, I'll just have to do a little headphone rolling :)