[forsakenrider]

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Originally Posted by wiatrob /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lucky you!I have a lot of postponed chores to do this weekend! In all fairness, my SO was very tolerant while I was 'prepping for the meet' last weekend... Would you like a BH7A? I'd be happy to send one up your way...

Well that would be mighty kind of you, Is there any 12au7's you would like? maybe we could make a trade. PM me your rules for engagement, Yarrrr.

I think this amp is going to promote this sort of tube trading thing to the EXTREME!

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by wiatrob /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lucky you!I have a lot of postponed chores to do this weekend! In all fairness, my SO was very tolerant while I was 'prepping for the meet' last weekend... Would you like a BH7A? I'd be happy to send one up your way...

Why did we not try my Amperex Bugle Boy 12AU7 or my 12BZ7 from Woo on the Cavalli Compact Hybrid?

 

[cfcubed]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why did we not try my Amperex Bugle Boy 12AU7 or my 12BZ7 from Woo on the Cavalli Compact Hybrid?

WRT 12BZ7 think that's 100mu & I thought the 25mu tube in the POC was pushing my gain prefs driving D2000s... But I think forsakenrider used a tube w/gain > 25mu (Edit: the BB 6dj8) & was happy enough, so who knows....
Although he liked his BB 6dj8 in this think he's enjoying a Tele in it now. Much fun to be had here.

 

[wiatrob]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why did we not try my Amperex Bugle Boy 12AU7 or my 12BZ7 from Woo on the Cavalli Compact Hybrid?

Time, Larry, Time!

I am planning on loaning you this amp for a bit in the near future, if you're interested..

 

[cfcubed]

A little status update: I think about 1/2 the proto builds are at or near completion. And those w/completed/debugged builds like what they hear.
There have been a couple BoM tweaks that impacted the first of the 2nd wave of builds and that coupled with the occasional build error have been/are being resolved in the proto builds.
A 1% error rate on this project translates to a couple misplaced components, but builders (w/runeight's help) have thus far been able to resolve things. The features, flexibility & performance characteristics of this amp do not come for free parts-count wise. But payoffs and benefits in terms of performance, size, tube rolling, etc are being realized.

I believe the plan is to try to clear the current (careful

near-term proto builds first and hear the feedback.

BTW I'm not the only one enjoying tube rolling in this & my latest acquisition is an early 60's Siemens "chrome plate" 12au7... Know the shiny plates are more of a gimmick, but finding the rest of the tube shines as well in this amp. It will be staying in for a while. Found this helpful read WRT tube types.

 

[keyid]

completed the proto board over the weekend. Initially tested it out with a cheap stereo pot feed by alien dac and its quite impressive. Switched source to zapped zhoulu and has taken the amp to another level. The amp makes tube rolling extremely fun.

 

[forsakenrider]

Its my birthday and I have the day off from work! The postman brought me My package from CF! WOOT! genII's are in, so heres a lil teaser for ya! MIAAAAAAAAAMMM!!
First impressions, they add MORE detail. Quite a bit more. My highs are soo clear between notes its unbelievable. Thats why i love this amp, the pure air is amazing.

Thanks Chris!

 

[keyid]

Happy bday!

To my surprise and idiocy one of my dual input rca's wires were dangling around and touching each other. Once they were separated, the sound got way better. The bass finally exploded and the details let loose. Right now in listening with the telefunkin smooth plates and its giving me the in the studio jazz experience. I also got some sonic caps too .22uf 200v but im going to enjoy the default setup for a bit.

 

[cfcubed]

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Originally Posted by forsakenrider /img/forum/go_quote.gif Its my birthday and I have the day off from work! The postman brought me My package from CF! WOOT! genII's are in, so heres a lil teaser for ya! MIAAAAAAAAAMMM!! First impressions, they add MORE detail. Quite a bit more. My highs are soo clear between notes its unbelievable. Thats why i love this amp, the pure air is amazing. Thanks Chris!

Cool! You are welcome there & Happy Bday... Since the Gen IIs went in w/my Siemens chrome plate, maybe even I am hearing their difference

Yeah I too am enjoying the range tubes have in this baby... As someone said around here, tubes seem to like running in runeight's designs (light loading, etc.)... They seem free to express themselves very well (better than I can

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[keyid]

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Originally Posted by cfcubed /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cool! You are welcome there & Happy Bday... Since the Gen IIs went in w/my Siemens chrome plate,

How are those Siemens Chrome plates? ECC82?
Tried to get them but I keep getting sniped on ebay.

 

[cfcubed]

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Originally Posted by keyid /img/forum/go_quote.gif How are those Siemens Chrome plates? ECC82? Tried to get them but I keep getting sniped on ebay.

Can't decide which is my fav ATM the 63 Siemens ECC82 "chrome plate" or the Amperex 6DJ8 (Holland)... I find the presentation of the Siemens a bit different/exciting where the Amperex has stronger bass. Maybe.
BTW May have to go 20-30 USD shipped for the Siemens & maybe 1/2 that for a Amperex 6DJ8 (non-BB). Still keeping an eye out for a BB myself...

 

[m0b1liz3]

How close are we to having the prototype round complete? I am sure there are a few of us in Aus anxious to build one of these.

 

[ludoo]

I'm still waiting for the PCB...

 

[m0b1liz3]

What is the over all dimensions of the case that people are using for this project? Did a page get made for this project on the same site where the SOHA II info was? I remember reading details but don't want to search for them all again.

 

[wiatrob]

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Originally Posted by m0b1liz3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is the over all dimensions of the case that people are using for this project? Did a page get made for this project on the same site where the SOHA II info was? I remember reading details but don't want to search for them all again.

The Hammond 1455K1202 (or BK) is being used as the standard case. At least one proto'ers is using a longer version of this case.

As far as searching the thread - I don't wish to sound pedantic, but there's no better way to become familiar with this amp than repetitive exposure

Ludoo has provided an excellent resource by extending his great search engine to the compact hybrid thread:

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