[groggory]

I have been itching to put one of these together, so I mixed two passions...

dubs and audio....

here are the results....

All the panel mount components aren't wired up yet, but those pictures will come tomorrow.

I originally had plans of putting nicer RCA's and a gold plated 1/4" jack, but I decided to go with a silver theme. Also, that volume knob is gonna go as soon as I get another brushed aluminum one in.

 

[ProFingerSk8er]

wow...that looks great!
nice tin too..

keep us updated

 

[groggory]

Quote:

Originally posted by ProFingerSk8er wow...that looks great! nice tin too.. keep us updated

Solen 5.1uF 400V
-Parts Express
Vishay Tantalum "Tantalex" 199D .1uF
-Mouser PN#74-199D35V0.1
Panasonic EVJ 50k (not grado spec

)
-Digikey PN#P2U4103
Vishay-Dale RN60D 1/4W resistors
-Mouser
NJM4556AD
-Mouser PN#513-NJM4556AD
1/4"
-Digikey PN#SC1107
RCA's
-Digikey PN#274-0346
Mini SPDT toggle
-Digikey PN#360-1155
DIP8 Socket
-Digikey PN#AE7313
9V leads
-anywhere
VW Tin
-In the mail, buy a VW if you want one
Knob (circle design, black gloss)
-My spare parts box (better one coming soon)
protoboard
-Radio Shack PN#276-0150

 

[rayofsi]

Quote:

Vishay-Dale RN55D 1/4W resistors

Funny, they sure look like RN60 series resistors.
BTW, RN55d's are 1/8 watt resistors.

 

[elrod-tom]

Please note for future reference that it's not OK to call something "Brand X Model Y clone" when discussing. See the link below if you have any further questions.

Rules RE) DIY Posts

 

[damitamit]

now that is cool!

what is that tin exactly?

 

[00940]

Quote:

Originally posted by elrod-tom Please note for future reference that it's not OK to call something "Brand X Model Y clone" when discussing. See the link below if you have any further questions. Rules RE) DIY Posts

The text of this rule is overly confusing. I thought the particular rule you quote applied to mass producing or sales.

How are we supposed to call what is a clone of a grado ra-1 ? I like to call a cat a cat.

 

[elrod-tom]

Quote:

Originally posted by 00940 The text of this rule is overly confusing. I thought the particular rule you quote applied to mass producing or sales. How are we supposed to call what is a clone of a grado ra-1 ? I like to call a cat a cat.

The problem isn't what to call it, it's what it's being called. Sorry, but that's the rule.

I'll speak to my mod brethren re) clarifying the rule. From now on, however, it would be appreciated if the manufacturer's name and model did not find their way into these discussions. Thanks.

 

[Wodgy]

It's probably kosher to say "DIY amplifier that uses the same circuit and parts as the Grado RA-1" since it's just stating what's 100% fact.

 

[elrod-tom]

Quote:

Originally posted by Wodgy It's probably kosher to say "DIY amplifier that uses the same circuit and parts as the Grado RA-1" since it's just stating what's 100% fact.

No...it's not.

 

[Wodgy]

[snip] (On second thought, I don't feel like derailing this thread....)

Great work Groggory!

 

[elrod-tom]

Quote:

Originally posted by Wodgy [snip] (On second thought, I don't feel like derailing this thread....) Great work Groggory!

THANK YOU for making this observation!!

Nobody wants to be a hard guy about this stuff...and frankly, it does look like very nice work too.

 

[rickcr42]

I like it

very cool amp Greg

 

[groggory]

Quote:

Originally posted by ufokillerz Funny, they sure look like RN60 series resistors. BTW, RN55d's are 1/8 watt resistors.

Good call. Yes, they are 1/4 watt all around, not 1/8 watt.

The tin was sent to me in the mail by VW and was designed to hold 5 VW coasters.

And thanks for all the compliments.

 

[cj.9]

Would it be "ok" to use the 1/8w Vishay's in this amp?