Dsavitsk/Beezar Torpedo Build Thread

[dsavitsk]

I'm guessing Doug is still running the Cinemag OPTs through the gauntlet. Any idea when the nickel will be ready for the plebs?

They have been finalized and ordered. It is just a matter of waiting for manufacturing to be completed. Hopefully just a few weeks more. In the meantime Tom is finalizing the rest of the parts, the instructions, etc.

 

[JamieMcC]

Great stuff I am looking forward to the seeing the builds pics and a finished Torpedo III

 

[Blze001]

So here's a question: I have the chance to pick up a pair of Pioneer SE-305 vintage headphones for super cheap, but I'm really not sure how their 8ohm resistance is going to work with the Torpedo... you guys think there's a chance of damage to either?

 

[dsavitsk]

I don't think damage is a concern. But I don't know that it will sound great.

 

[OJNeg]

You definitely don't want that headphone with Torp 1. I'd guess Zout on Torp3 is lower and might be better match.

 

[Blze001]

Yeah, that's what I thought. It seems like those headphones should be driven by a speaker am with a 1/4" jack on it.

 

[Misterrogers]

Hey Doug - I'm thinking about picking up your L2 MB as a build over winter. Would I be correct to assume that the custom Cinemag OPTs would work with the L2 also?

 

[Blze001]

  Hey Doug - I'm thinking about picking up your L2 MB as a build over winter. Would I be correct to assume that the custom Cinemag OPTs would work with the L2 also?

 
IIRC the L2 is discontinued. At least that's what I saw on his website last. Unless there's a different DIY section that I missed.

 

[tomb]

 

  Hey Doug - I'm thinking about picking up your L2 MB as a build over winter. Would I be correct to assume that the custom Cinemag OPTs would work with the L2 also?

 
IIRC the L2 is discontinued. At least that's what I saw on his website last. Unless there's a different DIY section that I missed.

 
He's still selling L2 PCB's.

 

[dsavitsk]

I do have L2 PCBs available and the new Cinemags will fit the boards (as will the Edcors) but frankly I'd build a T3 before an L2 unless one is a glutton for punishment. The L2 build process is non-trivial, and I like the T3 better anyway.

 

[JamieMcC]

How far away currently is the T3 from being available?

 

[Misterrogers]

Hmm, thanks Doug. T3 must be quite an amp - I've heard L2 a few times and really liked it. I'll take your advice though, T3 it is.

 

[dsavitsk]

If there are no more surprises, 2 weeks maybe.

 

[FishHead]

Two days left!

 

[OJNeg]

Two days left!

What part of "maybe" don't you understand?