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post #721 of 6115
7/23/08 at 10:46am
this lighted rocker is kinda attractive...around 2 dollars at Mouser.
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post #722 of 6115
7/23/08 at 12:50pm
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They take awhile to light up, too - which can cause some uncertainty for a few seconds, anyway.
Those few seconds of uncertainty can give you a heart attack
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post #723 of 6115
7/23/08 at 12:56pm
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Those few seconds of uncertainty can give you a heart attack
yes...my first power up was ugly...it took forever
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post #724 of 6115
7/23/08 at 2:11pm
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post #725 of 6115
7/23/08 at 2:23pm
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What was wrong with the first attempt?
Right channel had picked up quite a hum and I couldn't close the box
My soldering isn't up to par yet and it hissed and popped at the slightest movement. I'm much happier with second build and already planning on what to change for a third one.
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post #726 of 6115
7/23/08 at 10:58pm
Yeah, the first power up is a pain and I think that it really needs 5 min to be truly rearing to go anyways. That isn't different from most tube amps I have seen.
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post #727 of 6115
7/24/08 at 2:01pm
I've gotten started on my Staving Student Hybrid, I should have everything done by the weekend.



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post #728 of 6115
7/24/08 at 3:19pm
^^^

Those are some pretty sweet 'sinks! Lookin good so far!
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post #729 of 6115
7/24/08 at 4:59pm
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^^^

Those are some pretty sweet 'sinks! Lookin good so far!

I thought the same thing... I would have had to mount the tube sockets in the center of them though...
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post #730 of 6115
7/24/08 at 5:19pm
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I would have had to mount the tube sockets in the center of them though
But the the mosfets wouldn't have been heatsinked properly
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post #731 of 6115
7/24/08 at 5:30pm
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But the the mosfets wouldn't have been heatsinked properly
I type faster than I think sometimes...but mine dont really get hot. I think mounted off center would be OK.
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post #732 of 6115
7/24/08 at 8:40pm
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I've gotten started on my Staving Student Hybrid, I should have everything done by the weekend.
Certainly a beautiful case! Good job man!
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post #733 of 6115
7/24/08 at 11:39pm

Taking the plunge

Hi everyone. I've ordered and received all the parts to build this amp and am ready to get started soon. This will be my very first DIY project...which is exciting.

A few questions...can anyone recommend a good order for the assembly - meaning an order where I can test things along the way with a minimal amount of risk of damage? Also, will the length of wires I use greatly impact the sound quality? What I really mean: if it looks like a rat's nest, but all the connections are fine, am I still ok? Is there a big difference in using an all-metal enclosure vs the copper plate attached to a wooden enclosure like a cigar box?

Thanks!
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post #734 of 6115
7/25/08 at 12:36am
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post #735 of 6115
7/25/08 at 4:01am
Hammond Mfg. - Diecast Aluminum Enclosures (1590 Series) ??

To bad Steve at Small Bear doesn't offer larger cases with powder coated finishes like he does for the "Taiwanese 'BB' Size" cases because that would be wicked.

Enclosures
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