[pabbi1]

Well, can you add one extra psu, as I have an extra set of (old) amp boards? And, I guess I need to look into breadboarding that ccs mod for them, and the living other Hybrid.

That set of older hybrid boards is available, along with many parts toward a (REALLY) budget build.

Oh, and I have just started the impressions thread. Maybe folks would care to add to it.

 

[sachu]

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Originally Posted by pabbi1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh, and I have just started the impressions thread. Maybe folks would care to add to it.

Alex, probably sticky this in the first post of this thread and also link to it on your website perhaps.

 

[luvdunhill]

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Originally Posted by pabbi1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, can you add one extra psu

well, if they're panelized already as Alex said above, I'd guess not.

Good idea with the impressions thread

 

[pabbi1]

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Originally Posted by luvdunhill /img/forum/go_quote.gif well, if they're panelized already as Alex said above, I'd guess not. Good idea with the impressions thread

I _think_ it is just the amp board, at least hope so.

And, we need to have you listening to the current version with the OII - Merry Christmas, indeed.

Now, off to flip the switch on Vulcan after a lunch with my charming wife.

 

[runeight]

Gents, you guys have been very fast on filling up the hybrid order. I have 8 hybrid requests and 1 sand request. And more sand takers?

 

[Keithpgdrb]

Is one of these easier to build than the other?

 

[sergery]

Here is the beast, housed in some a defunct spectroscopy command unit - not the prettiest but it is functional. I still need to buy a drillbit for the stax jack. I have been considering getting a front panel made. How much would something basic run at FPE without engraving? Go easy, I haven't built many amps.

 

[wiatrob]

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Originally Posted by pabbi1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, can you add one extra psu, as I have an extra set of (old) amp boards? And, I guess I need to look into breadboarding that ccs mod for them, and the living other Hybrid.

IMO, breadboarding the CCS isn't worth it. I have never really heard the lower volume distortion the CCS' were intended to mitigate, the follower mod would provide most of the performance increase with lower parts count...

 

[wiatrob]

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Originally Posted by wiatrob /img/forum/go_quote.gif Also, to help alleviate the crunch, I am going to release my beta Hybrid board set, still bare. (I am just keeping my Beta sand version)...snip...

All spoken for.

 

[BoilermakerFan]

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Originally Posted by runeight /img/forum/go_quote.gif Gents, you guys have been very fast on filling up the hybrid order. I have 8 hybrid requests and 1 sand request. And more sand takers?

Lift the previous builder restriction and I'll take another sand board kit.

I'll build it for a HF'er wanting the amp, but not the DIY part.

 

[runeight]

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Originally Posted by Keithpgdrb /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is one of these easier to build than the other?

I would say that they are very close to the same build complexity. The hybrid version replaces a pair of transistors on each amp section with a pair of tubes and sockets and six additional resistors not on the sand board. Same number of heatsinks, but the follower heatink gets smaller.

 

[Keithpgdrb]

I may be looking for a builder for the hybrid when the next run comes up. if you are available, please PM me some details. I would like to know if I can go this route, or if I will have to covet my board till I have more skill and/or money.

 

[runeight]

Gents, there is one of you interested in a sand amp. The rest the hybrid. Altogether that's 9 amps. I will contact the fab tomorrow to see if we can make just a run of 10 hybrids (splitting the panel). If the cost is reasonable and if the one of you might agree to take a hybrid, then I'll get a best guess on the cost. If none of you object then we'll move this along quickly.

If we go this route then there is only one set of hybrid boards left to be claimed in this next run.

 

[runeight]

Correction. That makes 10 amps. So the order is full. I will PM the one builder who asked for the sand amp.

 

[minivan]

been listening to my hybrid for the last few night, sound extremely good. i only have one psu, so can't compare the ss and hybrid side by side. may be the hybrid sound a bit more smoother, sweeter and little bit more spacious?


someone mentioned the o2 clipping on the prototype version, i can't hear it on my beta version. the o2 became so loud before i turn the volume to max,but i can't hear clipping on bass neither on treble.
my only concern is about the heatsinks on q13r/q14r and q13l/q14l. they become so hot after running for half an hour i can't touch them for more then 3 seconds.

about using the neutrik d housing for the amphenol stax jack, it work very well, both the amphenol jack and the stax plug fit like a glove in those neutrik housing. just have to file the d-shape hole of the neutrik housing a bit for the amphenol jack to fit through.

have to say thanks to frank again here for sending me those amphenol jack