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    The Wizard Appreciation Thread - Long Live the Wizard - The former HA Appreciation Thread

    My TF10 had an unforeseen accident and needles to say is destroyed.  Just a week before, my null audio cable arrived (this is actually part of the reason for the destruction, lose connection but anyways).  Given the situation I'm thinking of purchasing the Heir 3.Ai.  I would pull the trigger on...
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    Heir 3.Ai and TF10 cable compatibility

    My TF10 had an unforeseen accident and needles to say is destroyed.  Just a week before, my null audio cable arrived (this is actually part of the reason for the destruction, lose connection but anyways).  Given the situation I'm thinking of purchasing the Heir 3.Ai.  I would pull the trigger on...
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    Any opinions on Texas Instrument DACs found in the HTC Thunderbolt

    So the new thunderbolt comes with this unspecified TI DAC.  Does anyone have any insight as to which it might be or even if TI DACS are any good esp compared to the Wolfson found in the Samsung. Here is a link to the specs. http://www.htc.com/us/products/thunderbolt-verizon#tech-specs
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    Tube rectifier issue

    I got my new rectifier, RFT EZ81, and everything is working perfect now.  So the problem was really just the tube.  Thanks for your help guys!
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    Tube rectifier issue

    Quote: a) The only thing I can think of is the led.  I wired it wrong but everything else is right. b) I'm 99% sure everything is clean but I will recheck. c) I hope this is the case because a new one is one the way.   Quote: Well the touch sometimes can be VERY light...
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    Tube rectifier issue

    I'm new to the diy and I'm still learning so forgive the question if it sounds stupid but here it goes.  I finished my bijou amp, sounds amazing, but its having this weird issue.  When turned on and when touched, only on occasion, the rectifier would glow bright.  The last time I bumped into it...
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    Stupid transformer question

    Quote: Thanks!  I'm new to the diy world and I don't know what best practices are regarding the little things.
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    Stupid transformer question

    I'm sure this is a stupid question but here it goes.  I finally got my Bijou amp pretty much done and the transformer wiring together but there are unused wires.  What do you guys do with them?
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    Power Connector Suggestion

    Quote: yes an IEC.
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    Power Connector Suggestion

    Hey everyone!  I'm new to the diyaudio world and I got started by reading some stuff right here so thanks cause I'm loving it!   I'm making my second amp, the bijou amp and I wanted to see what kind of power connectors you guys recommend.  I'm looking at the faston (the type used on...
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