I have been loving my Mini-Millet. Great fun to build and listen to. I really don't need so much voltage gain though. My source is plenty loud (and has a volume control). So today I built this. It's basically the output stage of the SS repacked as a stand-alone mosfet buffer. edit: It runs...

Quote: Originally Posted by gz76 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...

Quote: Originally Posted by m0b1liz3 If I did the same then, would I be able to switch the output to rca outs as a pre-amp? I dunno man. I'd ask the experts in the main thread. I'm just a beginner. Actually, what I would do is try it out with some temporary wiring. Alligator...

Quote: Originally Posted by gz76 Your RCAs look a bit close together tho. They are yeah I didn't measure anything, it's all just eyeballed. It accepts my RCA cables though, so I'm happy.

Quote: Originally Posted by gz76 Anyone got some grease spare, or is it cheap enough to just go buy a tube? I've got some grease. I've also got some TO-220 silpads that in retrospect I should have sent to people.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jingo Lingo I'm a bit worried about the high gain with my RS-1's. I just added 100k resistors from the the RCA jacks to the the pot and the volume is now managable. It would be even better with 220k as suggested by rds, but I don't have 220k lying...

Here's some pics of my build. The workmanship is not as good as Pete Millett's (of course), but it's a high-res photo using exactly the parts you guys have so it may be helpful. You can see that I ended up using more wire than I'd like. I think I will optimise the layout of my next one to...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jingo Lingo Great to hear Jarpy, I can't wait. Did you have any trouble with the build? And may I ask what phones you are using with the amp? I'm a bit worried about the high gain with my RS-1's. It seems to have worked straight away. I built it...

Everthing is in the (Australia) post. m0b1liz3: Your kit went out yesterday, I was too busy to do them all but wanted to say thanks for the valves. I packed the rest last night and they went out this morning. It took quite a while. I discovered that the valves, though all made by RCA are from...

Quote: Originally Posted by m0b1liz3 ...it makes more sense for Jarpy to get those so he can start his project. I guess I will owe $35 for the tubes, sockets and power supply and about 41.25 for the rest of the parts. What other parts will I need to complete the amp? I think I will...

Quote: Originally Posted by rjad maybe jarpy could use them while he waits for his set to turn up. That would be sweet. I'm getting jealous looking at at this nice stuff. What do you reckon m0b1liz3? Wanna lend/give me pair of tube and sockets?

After a bit of time with a Google spreadsheet, here's my calculation of cost for the mouser parts (and reshipping). Please pay $27.87 for each Mouser kit. Plus: $7 postage and packaging (Australia Post) Then, if you would like to contribute to the international shipping costs please pay...

Quote: Originally Posted by rjad I got a shock when I checked the credit card for the tubes, I estimated the cost of the tubes and sockets to be $US112, but wasn't sure of the cost of postage. My credit card bill as $189AUD. Postage seems a bit steep to me, even though we bought quite a...

Oh. Everyone please please post or PM your shipping address so I can figure out postage and starting wrapping this puppy up.

"The fountainhead on modern tube design is RCA electronics". This, and other kitsch retrotech wonders await you all. Everything is here and waiting to be repacked (sounds like a Sunday job). My partner has graciously offered to help in the makeshift post office. rjad: Would you mind...

I just got a steel money box from an op-shop for $2. Hope it's big enough.

I just opened up the power supply box and they have no mains power cable. It's a standard IEC (kettle) cord though, so time to scrounge one up kids!

Hi Everybody, I'm back at my Melbourne office today and a have a nice big box of solid-state parts and a box of power supplies. We're still waiting for the valves which I imagine are steaming across the pacific.

Quote: Originally Posted by fordgtlover Jingo Lingo, please note that jarpy's BOM has 2 each of parts 161-1002 & 161-1004 (black & red RCA sockets). You only need one of each for the build. Do you want 1 or 2 of each? Oops. When I was putting together the original order I just...

Hi All, I've been suddenly called away to work in Brisbane next week, so I won't be at home to recieve/pack/mail our stuff until next weekend (12-13 July). I think it's unlikely that the valves will arrive by surface mail before then, but now you know. FedEx informs me that the solid-state...

Quote: Originally Posted by gz76 So, I assume everyone who's in will be paying rjad for the valves, sockets and power supplies, and jarpy for the components and postage. Correct? That's the way I see it. rjad? Big thanks to both of you for keeping this monster under control...

Quote: Originally Posted by gz76 Hi guys, after checking with a few sources, the cheapest I can get these power supplies with Australian power cables is AUD$20 each plus postage I don't know if it applies here, but I reckon the difference between a (2 prong) US cable and an...

Quote: Originally Posted by fordgtlover Does anyobody have a recommendation as a replacement for the IRF510. They are a PITA to find locally here. I can source the IRF540 quite easily - any thoughts on this as a replacement. What should I be looking for in the spec sheets...

Quote: Originally Posted by rjad Yep, I'll order power supplies and tubes, to come to my address, from where I'll send them out to individuals. This will save on postage. The only possible change is if jarpy jumps in and says send them all to him--in which case he could bundle...

Righto. Order is away. I'll post the exact cost (after currency conversion) when it appears on my credit statement, and PM account details to you each. Again, sorry I didn't organise this for the valves and power-supplies too. Hopefully someone can take the baton on that one.