That refers to Input Ground, which typically would float. I seem to recall isolated jacks were a ting for this reason. (only responding as I got a notification from the wayback machine. I'm not actually back)

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That's a pretty sweet setup, kraken. However you go, if you find something that works in your room, it's pretty magical. Mine works astonishingly well in the bedroom. Had no plans on keeping it there, but wouldn't want to go without it now. Your livingroom setup is kickass. ;)

Not sure where you ended up on your search (and sorry to revive an old thread), but I actually have a pair of AON-2 with the D3020. I bought them for my studio, and temporarily set them up in my bedroom. The setup sounds outstanding in there, I've been told to leave it there. My friend picked up...

Put me down for an official 'maybe' :) I sure hope so.

The 888 looks like the Danelectro Edition; or maybe Eddie Current/Laconic Edition.

Yes, the 470uF Cerafines did lower the noise somewhat. I do not recall the measurement, but it was measureable with the meter, unamplified. I had both 330uF and 470uF Cerafines on hand, and was prepared to use either one. I tried the 470s first and noted the change, so left them. For the sake of...

@brave 357- My knowledge is pretty fundamental on this, actually. I would check all the thin ribbon connections to be sure they are square and snug in their sockets, also look at grounding connections.   If the discs spin up, slow down, respin, and the head is seeking all over, it sounds...

I do believe that all processing in this deck is referenced from the one master clock. I like the machine pretty well right now. The clock seems to have really tightened it up some. It was already pretty smooth, but a bit laid back.   While I did a few other mods, and added plenty of chassis...

Has Fox contacted you with a show offer yet? "Pimp My Pads"   Those are cool, nice job!

  So Ferrari- you and Sijosae were separated at birth, right? That is beautiful board work! I don't think I could ever manage that with my fingers.   This is a weak follower, but I finished this amp a couple weeks ago, but am just now getting to some pictures. It's a derivation of the...

Well, peugeot is a bit of a classic I guess, but the effort was all there, so cool to see that! Not unlike casework, if you are into it, the results follow quickly. I have no qualms with people who make things and case them up in off the shelf enclosures at all, but it's just more fun to take...

That's pretty elegant, Ferrari! I like the AD843 well, though am not as much a fan of the BUF634. Excellent for a parts project!

Quote: Originally Posted by wankski twas an old peugeot 10sp bike which i converted to a single speed commuter... Now that is awesome... outstanding job on the conversion and the paint! indeed, right back at you!

Sounds cool. I figure that worst case, one can always gut it and go for a better chassis, but sometimes you can end up with something that looks really nice, and is also something not readily available. Not to mention it would cost a ton it it was. OT: How did the bike come out?

Here's another picture that shows the knob. The HP jack is also recessed a bit. The board on top is unrelated to what is inside, BTW, I was just using the amp to test it.

Another vote for a slab of wood. An aluminum plate would be nice, too, and could be either harder or easier to work with depending on what tools you have at your disposal. I like recycling cases like this, when it works. I've used a few network switch chassis made from steel, adding a wood...

Quote: Originally Posted by JeepnHeel Thanks-- good to hear. I was initially looking at a Little Dot MKIII, but decided to go for a bit more versatility, as I'll be using both Grado's and Senn's eventually. I should have known then that I'd have trouble just going a 'bit' more, but such...

I think you'll like it; I know the HD is a great sounding amp. It's a nice, straightforward design, and works very well with no drama.

If it's important to run the amp on one 9v battery for some reason, the AD823 would be a reasonable choice. The AD8620 loves to run from from a 16 to 24v supply, so a pair of good rechargeable 9v may be a better idea if you like the chip.

Quote: Originally Posted by rattesp I think I will build a shrine for the 250th Ear+HD so you guys can come see it in all it's glory ! Nice catch! Looking forward to the pics.

I'm bummed about it. We just got our power back Sunday, things are still quite a mess here, so I can't go out and play this weekend.

I'm not going to be able to attend after all. Sorry to miss it, guys.

The black oxide does look sharp, though. Does it seem pretty durable when threading parts over it?

Quote: Originally Posted by n_maher That's a HUGE nut, guy. I mean really huge. Where is the rack that goes with that one?