[BucketInABucket]

  The SMPS is a custom design specific to the Carbon. Only the transformer is a custom made part. It makes +/-15V rails and runs anywhere from 85VAC to 265VAC 50/60Hz. There is no need for post regulation since the SMPS itself has built-in regulation. There is, however, ample capacitance after the SMPS both from rails to ground and rail to rail.

Oh god I'm drooling 

 

[Poimandres]

Any updates Dr. Cavalli on the LC's production progress?

 

[SuperU]

   
Anything is, of course, possible, but really the SMPS that is in the Carbon is quite good and one of the primary reasons for its low noise and small size.
 
 

 Alas, the high end amp knobs are custom made. We have to be a little more conservative with the enclosure components in the Carbon.

 
 
 
Maybe good to let you guys buy the feet that you like best.

Would just like to add my opinion here.
 
1. I would like to buy a complete device - this includes, power cord, knobs, feet and buttons. I don't like DIY projects because I'm not real handy - unfortunately.
 
2. I bought a power cord and don't want to be forced to choose other items. I want one made by Cavalli without having to do or think more.
 
3. As long as it comes complete, I'm happy. If you want to offer options for additional cost, that is great. But at least deliver it complete.
 
Options are fine. Forced to complete a unit is not fine - at least for me.
 
Thanks - I can not wait to get my hands on my first Cavalli amp.

 

[jjacq]

  Would just like to add my opinion here.
 
1. I would like to buy a complete device - this includes, power cord, knobs, feet and buttons. I don't like DIY projects because I'm not real handy - unfortunately.
 
2. I bought a power cord and don't want to be forced to choose other items. I want one made by Cavalli without having to do or think more.
 
3. As long as it comes complete, I'm happy. If you want to offer options for additional cost, that is great. But at least deliver it complete.
 
Options are fine. Forced to complete a unit is not fine - at least for me.
 
Thanks - I can not wait to get my hands on my first Cavalli amp.

 
I don't understand, was there every any indication that it'll arrive incomplete besides the power cord? In terms of the feet, Dr Cavalli had said it's not needed because of how the enclosure is designed but  for those who want to customize and that's up to them to buy and whatnot. The LC is delayed because of the change in power knob and if we had to supply that then it wouldn't be delayed no?

I don't know, I might be missing key information here but besides interconnects and a power cord, I think it's implied that the LC will come complete and ready to set up when it ships to our doors.

 

[SuperU]

   
I don't understand, was there every any indication that it'll arrive incomplete besides the power cord? In terms of the feet, Dr Cavalli had said it's not needed because of how the enclosure is designed but  for those who want to customize and that's up to them to buy and whatnot. The LC is delayed because of the change in power knob and if we had to supply that then it wouldn't be delayed no?

I don't know, I might be missing key information here but besides interconnects and a power cord, I think it's implied that the LC will come complete and ready to set up when it ships to our doors.

Fantastic, that's what I was hoping.

 

[runeight]

This is correct, the LC will come a complete unit. Nothing has changed nor would it be possible to change anything at this stage of progress. The built-in feet will do a fine job, but someone may prefer to use stick on rubber feet.
 

Any updates Dr. Cavalli on the LC's production progress?

 
Good question. The pot manufacturer emailed me yesterday saying pots would ship about 9/3. This is a little later than their initial prediction, but we can continue with other aspects of production so as not to lose any more time than necessary.

 

[doctorjazz]

 
The SMPS is a custom design specific to the Carbon. Only the transformer is a custom made part. It makes +/-15V rails and runs anywhere from 85VAC to 265VAC 50/60Hz. There is no need for post regulation since the SMPS itself has built-in regulation. There is, however, ample capacitance after the SMPS both from rails to ground and rail to rail.

Oh god I'm drooling 

Is the drooling over the "ample capacitance" or the "built in regulation"? Or maybe the custom transformer?

 

[BucketInABucket]

Is the drooling over the "ample capacitance" or the "built in regulation"? Or maybe the custom transformer?

I'm drooling over how something so small as that SMPS can output such quality power! It's a right PITA minimizing electronics into that kind of form factor and I'm impressed how Alex has managed to pull it off 

 

[pippen99]

  This is correct, the LC will come a complete unit. Nothing has changed nor would it be possible to change anything at this stage of progress. The built-in feet will do a fine job, but someone may prefer to use stick on rubber feet.
 
 
Good question. The pot manufacturer emailed me yesterday saying pots would ship about 9/3. This is a little later than their initial prediction, but we can continue with other aspects of production so as not to lose any more time than necessary.

Ouch!  That may make getting mine(order# 462) for the 9/26 Nashville meet borderline to unlikely.  Oh well!

 

[defbear]

I'm thinking more Halloween-ish. Have all 500 sold out yet?

 

[DecentLevi]

Good things come to those who wait... may the man who can stick it out the longest get the coolest sound

 

[Cardiiiii]

When the Dr refers to the 'volume pot' does he mean the volume knob or something to do with circuitry? 

 

[ejong7]

  When the Dr refers to the 'volume pot' does he mean the volume knob or something to do with circuitry? 

The volume knob.

 

[Poimandres]

Dr Cavalli with the pot delay will more units be initially shipping once the pots are received?

 

[Poimandres]

The volume knob.

He is referring to the volume potentiometer which is part of the circuit.