[m0b1liz3]

Speaking of experts... If anyone builds one of these in the next few days, please post pics of your builds. It can help to give people ideas of how things can be done differently or more efficiently.

 

[fordgtlover]

My parts have arrived - thank you

 

[gz76]

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Originally Posted by jarpy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've got some grease. I've also got some TO-220 silpads that in retrospect I should have sent to people.

What are Silpads? I assume these have something to do with the Mosfets? I haven't used Mosfets before... got any advice for a newbie?

Oh, the other thing I was curious about is the heatsinks. How do people usually attach/secure these to their case?

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Originally Posted by jarpy /img/forum/go_quote.gif They are yeah I didn't measure anything, it's all just eyeballed. It accepts my RCA cables though, so I'm happy.

I like the DIY feel of your amp. Not measuring definitely helps with that vibe!

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Originally Posted by m0b1liz3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Speaking of experts... If anyone builds one of these in the next few days, please post pics of your builds. It can help to give people ideas of how things can be done differently or more efficiently.

Pics never hurt! A shot from above and a 45° elevation is a good way to do it.


I haven't read the main thread in a while, I might make sure to do that before I get stuck into the build.

 

[jarpy]

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Originally Posted by gz76 /img/forum/go_quote.gif What are Silpads? I assume these have something to do with the Mosfets? I haven't used Mosfets before... got any advice for a newbie? Oh, the other thing I was curious about is the heatsinks. How do people usually attach/secure these to their case?

Silpads (silicone pads) are a grease-free alternative to the clear mica washers used to electrically insulate the transistors from the heatsinks. They go on like double-sided tape.

I secured my heatsinks by drilling holes for the mounting pins and gluing the sinks down with plenty of Araldite. The pins are designed for soldering, but my iron doesn't have enough power to solder down a heat sink.

The glue seems fine. If you were paranoid you might consider using a specialised high-temp epoxy.

 

[nsx_23]

Would anybody be interested in helping me build one of these? I'm in Melbourne if that makes things easier.

 

[rjad]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Would anybody be interested in helping me build one of these? I'm in Melbourne if that makes things easier.

I reckon this is a good project to try yourself, why not give it a go and ask for help if you need it.

 

[nsx_23]

Nah, not this one, especially the casework.

My next build would be a mini3 or Pimeta, but I want one of these as a home amp.

I'd be happy to pay someone to put everything together for me.

 

[sdcloud69]

kinda in the same boat as nsx_23

i don't have a steady solder hand so i'm sure i'd mess it up.

 

[nsx_23]

Is this still on? I've found a builder.

Also, whats the total price including shipping?

 

[elliot42]

Well, the GB has been and gone. It happened back in June/July, I missed it by a week then. If you don't have parts you may have trouble finding the tubes as a lot of tube dealers have since sold out of them. You could contact n_maher I think regarding tubes. I think it was nick that had bought up a lot of the remaining tubes available to pass on to Millet SS DIYers.