[eventpc]

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Originally Posted by n_maher /img/forum/go_quote.gif Also, I'd highly recommend that anyone thinking of using FPE at least check out Front Panel Design and Fabrication Custom Front Panels - similar service, can accept FPE files, turn-around is half the time and for those of us on the East Coast shipping is way faster and less expensive.

I used FPE till I found your post. FPE is quite expensive, and I was always looking for a solution that has the same opportunities as FPE.
Then I wanted to use Cam Expert's service to see what they can do, and I can say that they have the same quality. The pricing (10% – 16% cheaper then FPE), service, shipment and the communication is better than FPE. Also I noticed that Heinz who worked by FPE, now works for Cam Expert. I was surprised where he was gone, but as I called Cam Expert I was happy to have him back, because he really does his work well. I know that he worked there a long time and as he was gone FPE wasn’t the same. Cam Expert gives you a quote on the same day!

I just wanted to let you guys know about that and you should think of using them as well.

And if you have a problem, they really try their best to help you.

They have many options of reading your files, you don’t need the FPE Designer, also if you can use that as well. And not only that, the options they have are all great!

Just have a look at their page and give them a call Front Panel Design and Fabrication Custom Front Panels

 

[malweth]

This is my first. A CMoy 18v, though the second 9v battery doesn't fit in the case (I thought it wouldn't be a problem until I finished wiring)!

I misread the phono jack data sheet and tied the right channel to the shield jack, but it was an easy find and fix. It's amazing how much better the iPod sounds through this thing!

My next build planned is the Millett's SS. I'm waiting for the tubes to arrive, though I think I'm going to wait a while (I have to finish my degree first -- hopefully defending my M.S. in December)!



Sorry for the poor picture - I took a few quick ones without much light this morning.

 

[sachu]

3 brand spanking new CTHs tested and ready..

They all feature Janzten audio 0.22uF crosscaps for the coupling caps.
The middle one in the long case has preouts and a shunted ALPS RK27, while the leftmost small one has a mini out which is switched by the neutrik1/4 inch jack.

The 4th one needs an inductor and the 5th one (mine) needs a splitter section transplant

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[Hayduke]

Quote:

Originally Posted by malweth /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is my first. A CMoy 18v, though the second 9v battery doesn't fit in the case (I thought it wouldn't be a problem until I finished wiring)! I misread the phono jack data sheet and tied the right channel to the shield jack, but it was an easy find and fix. It's amazing how much better the iPod sounds through this thing! My next build planned is the Millett's SS. I'm waiting for the tubes to arrive, though I think I'm going to wait a while (I have to finish my degree first -- hopefully defending my M.S. in December)! http://www.flickr.com/photos/malweth/3701128798/ Sorry for the poor picture - I took a few quick ones without much light this morning.

Nice work. Since nobody else has said it yet...

Welcome to head-fi, sorry about your wallet

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Sachu,

Where do you get that perforated metal for the tops of the amps?

 

[sachu]

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Originally Posted by Hayduke /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sachu, Where do you get that perforated metal for the tops of the amps?

They were bought from wiatrob @ sprucecanyonlabs.com

 

[jdkJake]

Hello all,

Nowhere near as exciting (or pretty) as some of the stuff being posted recently, but, I am still happy with the results.

If you are interested, full details (and more picture) here:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/pas...ke-1-a-433648/

jk

 

[n_maher]

jk,

Functional is always good in my book.

 

[ezzieyguywuf]

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My next build planned is the Millett's SS. I'm waiting for the tubes to arrive, though I think I'm going to wait a while (I have to finish my degree first -- hopefully defending my M.S. in December)!

Where did you get your tubes for the SS from? I been searching for weeks!

 

[KWS]

 

[fishski13]

KWS,
excellent. what's the brand of the SA?

 

[Lil' Knight]

The attenuator looks great.

 

[malweth]

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Originally Posted by ezzieyguywuf /img/forum/go_quote.gif Where did you get your tubes for the SS from? I been searching for weeks!

I e-mailed a number of tube sellers (there are a ton on the internet) and was able to find a set from Bob Dobush. Unfortunately I purchased his last few.

They arrived very nicely packaged yesterday... Next I need to get the rest of the components!

 

[32y0]

Allright, I have added a fuse to my build and now I'm wondering if and how I can make the amp sound even better.
Here a link to the page I showed my amp: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/pos.../index350.html.
I don't know, maybe some better capacitors? please let me know what you think can improve the amp.

 

[qkizz]

Hello,
Always under construction, still improving and it's getting prettier.
Beta22 completed a few years ago and since than went through transformation from 3ch to 5ch. All I can say is that wiring is my achilles heel. I have to work on it harder. Also FPE for Beta22 is kinda "beta" version
This stuff sounds fantastic. Much worth the effort of "creation".

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by qkizz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello, Always under construction, still improving and it's getting prettier. Beta22 completed a few years ago and since than went through transformation from 3ch to 5ch. All I can say is that wiring is my achilles heel. I have to work on it harder. Also FPE for Beta22 is kinda "beta" version This stuff sounds fantastic. Much worth the effort of "creation". http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/5421/all2h.jpg http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/9278/b24.jpg http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/412/b22.jpg http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/59/b22inside.jpg

Massive drool factor!

Nothing short of impressive looking builds.. Really like the black and silver front panels. Well done!