[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by wiatrob /img/forum/go_quote.gif Indeed! And thanks for not letting the entire DIY world know I forgot to bolt down the PS to the standofs, and it came loose and nearly electrocuted you! Thought you'd like to hear it. Just to tide you over...

Well, I didn't want to make you look bad, so I kept my mouth shut.

Fortunately you didn't send 600v through the case, and I was not in any danger. But when the headphones get no bias because the PS is floating around inside and ripping out wires, then there is no sound.

I'm just glad I was able to figure out which wires go where, after you wouldn't pick up your phone.

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While we're being so open and honest - I do find the amp doesn't sound nearly as good single ended as it does balanced (regardless of the switches in the rear), and in SE mode the right channel is slightly louder than the left, while in balanced mode they are perfectly matched. This may have happened when the PS came lose, I don't know.

 

[cyanoacry]

Hi runeight,

I'd like to grab a set of SS boards. Could you add me to the list?

Thanks!
cyanoacry

 

[Sathimas]

I am currently looking for a fitting transformer.

Since I'm living in Germany and have 220V coming from the "wall" the 269JX doesn't work here.
I'd need the 369AX - which costs about twice as much (85$).

Although I've been following this thread I don't remember somebody mentioning more alternatives for the hybrid?
Could I simply use two transformers - one with 250V and one with 6,3V for the heaters?

 

[macm75]

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Originally Posted by Sathimas /img/forum/go_quote.gif Could I simply use two transformers - one with 250V and one with 6,3V for the heaters?

You mean one 500VCT or two identical 250V. That and a 6.3V@>3A would be fine.
Be sure to check your German ebay, old radio shops, or custom transformer buiders too. Matter of fact, I would stay very clear of the Hammond given the report they get hot with the hybrid amp.

 

[acmemr]

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Originally Posted by cyanoacry /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi runeight, I'd like to grab a set of SS boards. Could you add me to the list? Thanks! cyanoacry

I would only say: Me too.

 

[runeight]

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Originally Posted by cyanoacry /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi runeight, I'd like to grab a set of SS boards. Could you add me to the list? Thanks! cyanoacry

On the list.

There are two SS boards remaining.

 

[runeight]

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Originally Posted by acmemr /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would only say: Me too.

acmemr, I missed your post, so you're on the list now too.

That leaves one SS board unspoken for.

 

[WilCox]

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Originally Posted by runeight /img/forum/go_quote.gif acmemr, I missed your post, so you're on the list now too. That leaves one SS board unspoken for.

I'll take the last SS board set! Let me know where to forward the payment.

 

[runeight]

OK, that makes 10 of each spoken for.

List is attached and let me know if any of you change your minds.

 

[runeight]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sathimas /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am currently looking for a fitting transformer. Since I'm living in Germany and have 220V coming from the "wall" the 269JX doesn't work here. I'd need the 369AX - which costs about twice as much (85$). Although I've been following this thread I don't remember somebody mentioning more alternatives for the hybrid? Could I simply use two transformers - one with 250V and one with 6,3V for the heaters?

Yes, as macm75 points out, you can use two 250V transformers in series to make one 250-0-250 transformer and then a separate 6.3V heater transformer.

There is information on the website about using the HV Triad transformers in series for just his purpose. Although the triads haven't had much discussion, they work perfectly alright and can be wired for 220V line.

 

[spritzer]

Most of the eBay R-core transformers can also be configured for either 117V or 230V.

 

[fierce_freak]

If anyone does some matching I'd like to grab a closely matched quad. If no one else is going to do some matching, I'll volunteer.

 

[cat6man]

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Originally Posted by runeight /img/forum/go_quote.gif OK, that makes 10 of each spoken for. List is attached and let me know if any of you change your minds.

hi there,

i'm interested in a tube version.........guess i'm on a waiting list if anyone changes their mind

i have a stax lambda pro with an srm-t1s driver........driver input is xlr output of wadia 27ix fed aes/ubu by tact rcs2.0s digital room correction unit in feedthrough mode (no room equalization) but set to upscale to 96khz.........for some crazy synergy, the wadia sings with 96khz input over aes/ebu, all other inputs collapse the soundstage (even 96khz over spdif!)........it was like a new DAC when i found the aes/ebu/96khz setting.......and i'd love to know why

been listening to stax since i first got a pair of old ones in college long long ago............this unit sounds very exciting...............have to blame my first ever canjam in NJ this year for getting me back on the headphone upgrade trail...........i was positive going in that that would not happen

happy new year everyone

 

[cat6man]

followup: just discovered this 100+ page thread...........are there any key posts that summarize project?

 

[runeight]

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