Ok so I replaced the .22 VitQ's with wimas... everything is so zero'd it sounds great... It sounded great with the VitQ's as well.... maybe a bit more detailed. (i felt the pressure) I have 2 sets of tubes that are burned in, 12ae6's I got from Beezar, and a set of 12fm6's that I forgot...

Quote: Originally Posted by tomb Congrats! Just an FYI, but that many VitQ's may decrease the bass. They are only recommended at CA8. Typically, VitQ's are a tad bass-light, but with ES's and plenty of caps elsewhere, it's not usually enough to affect anything and the benefits of their...

Another Max Lives!!!!! Well I went to work early this morning to finish a freelance gig, which gave me from 4pm till now to work on the MAX... and no problems... everything went together like clockwork... so this is what I have done... CA2 Nichicon Muse ES CA7 Nichicon Muse KZ...

Beefy, Thats the direction I'm going... sounds like it will be a great build, I'm quite anxious to build mine. cheers

Beefy, My first max was a Jeff kit, and I built it stock with the exception of putting in ES's and VitQ's in the appropriate places. I have to say that it makes a very nice sounding amp. I use 10ohm resistors in output to tame some tube noise(i'm using IEM's). I'm sure you have read my...

joneeboi, Thanks for the info. Alright Here is what I'm doing... I think. I'm going to use the KZ's in the CA7 position ES's in the CA2 position with .18 VitQs in the CA8 bypass do you think the .18 VitQs would be ok in the CA9 or stick with the WIMA's... I just ordered the...

Quote: Originally Posted by tomb I don't know exactly - they're too big for me. I have read that they are very similar, with KZ's better overall and in the highs, but not quite as much bass as the ES's. could one use both the KZ's and the ES's in a build, i.e. put the ES's in CA2...

Hey Tom your turning me off to the black gates.... although I use my amp 6-8 hours every day (desk jocky at work). I just don't think I would have what it takes for the black gates. I might just buy the .18 VitQ's and use the ES's I bought from you a couple of weeks ago. Although how do the...

Thanks Beefy, I have also read through this thread like 4 times... and still learn something each time I read it. I'm not too worried about what fits on the PCB as I can always put them under the PCB. I'm making a custom case that will be large enough to fit almost anything. and gotcha on...

Hey everyone, I had finished my Max about a month and a half ago, it was my second DIY electronics project. The soha was my first. ok so I got bit by the bug... damn you all... I'd post pic's but it looks like all the black maxes out there. I (well actually my wife did) ordered another...

Quote: Originally Posted by tomb Thanks for the compliment! I hate to say this, but using IEM's is probably not the best choice with a tube amp, even if it is a hybrid. You may need 100ohm output resistors or more to tame the gain and also the noise. Most likely, the noise in the...

Hey everyone, just wanted to let everyone know, another Max lives... I just finished around 4 this afternoon, I did have some minor problems biasing.... but once I figured out how to read a DMM. (This is only my second electronics project, The soha was my first) The 2 problems I have now...

excellent!!!! Thanks Tomb, Also thanks for the quick delivery on my order!!! -chilly

Hey all, Started populating my Max board today. I have a question on CA4 and CA5... can I use 1000uf 50volt as opposed to 1000uf 35volt? I have the 50 volt... and already put them on.... I don't know what I was thinking... thanks, chilly

WOW... with so many people hating, and violenting hating a band....hmmmm I think you have way to much time on your hands.... If everyone listened to your music...this would be a boring world indeed. and just for example... I REALLY dislike Phish... and you know what... I DON'T...

Hey is it possible to turn this into a headphone amp? ZEN PLATE MODEL ZSP-1 http://www.decware.com/newsite/mainmenu.htm I know very little about this... I feel this would be a fun build. Thanks -chilly

Hey I have done some research, and here are some links that I hope might help. cheers, chilly http://www.foambymail.com/packaging.html http://www.houseoffoam.net/pricing.htm http://www.starcase.com/foam.htm http://www.casesbysource.com/merchan...tegory_Code=FS

Yeah, its like ALL my other projects.... I think in the past 10 years I have personally kept our economy strong... * as chilly opens his wallet and moths fly out * this project may take a long while.... oh well... at least the ride will be fun... plus the company seems great...

well, yeah... I just thought maybe a blowtorch was a little over kill...

Quote: unless it is a barbershop quartet ! Ever hear of a barber shop trio ? No you have not ! Don't lie hmmm... no your right, although I have heard 3 pirates and a parrot.... the parrot was the barritone. Quote: thank me after you blow up $100 in parts at which time I...

well ok yes it seems like the millet Hybrid is the way to go... it seems that the boards are all gone on the group build, and it seems that that will be it. Is it a royal pain in the ***** to do Point to Point wire? and.... I think my headphones Ultimate ears UE-5c are low...

Thanks guys... I appreciate all your help... hmmmmmm...... millet it might be. Although new to DIY I make a mean and clean solder joint. quick question though I have a resistant soldering system... http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...duct&ID=81561A will this work for...

Hey guys, I just joined the board... and I have a few questions about diy amps... I own a 5G ipod, and a pair of UE-5c headphones(love 'um)... My wife also bought me a cmoy altoids(ebay). I'm totally new to electronic DIY... I would love to build a soha,yaha... or something similar...so...