[HeadphoneAddict]

This looks fantastic - I am proud to be a sponsor of this endeavor. I can't wait to see the look on Krmathis face when he listens to it for the first time. SOMEONE MUST be there for the ceremony, camera in hand!

 

[synaesthetic]

This isn't an amp. It's art.

And truly unique; a one-of-a-kind masterwork.

krmathis, you're a lucky person.

 

[amb]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ti, now you only need a K1000 to test its performance. Perhaps someone at Burning Amp have one available?

Burning Amp is not a headphone-specific event so I don't know what the selection of headphones will be like. I have been listening to this amp with my HD600 (stock 1/4" TRS plug) and amphead will bring a balanced HD650 wired with dual 3-pin XLRs.

Btw, I have heard a K1000 on my own 3-channel active-ground β22 at last year's Headfest meet (this one had bare wire ends, I hooked it up to the speaker binding posts), and aside from the gain being a little too low, it sounded very good. This amp has double the gain in balanced operation so it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[JamesL]

A truly beautiful piece.

it has a oddly close resemblance to a ppav2 I built not too long ago... down to the very screws, knobs, text font, and if it weren't for the budget cut-off, my original fpe bill included a plexi-cutout for the backlight too

I really regret not setting aside the budget and time to build one of your amps.. its inspiring, the amount of knowledge and effort you contribute to the DIY community.

 

[amb]

For anyone interested, here is a ZIP file containing the Front Panel Designer files for this build. There is also a README.txt file, please be sure to read it.

Click here to download

 

[krmathis]

^ Thanks a lot! *saved*

..and don't worry about the K1000. I have no doubt its a plenty powerful and great sounding amplifier for the task.
I will of course post pictures and impressions when time is due.

 

[amb]

Oh, and a night shot.

 

[n_maher]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow! Thanks n_maher that was quick... Ti, now you only need a K1000 to test its performance. Perhaps someone at Burning Amp have one available?

It simply stuck me as unconscionable that such a beauty should show up at burning amp with even the most minor of flaws.

 

[wolf18t]

Quote:

Originally Posted by amb /img/forum/go_quote.gif For anyone interested, here is a ZIP file containing the Front Panel Designer files for this build. There is also a README.txt file, please be sure to read it. Click here to download

A very big thanks AMB for releasing the front panel designs for free. I know a lot of work as been put in these, they are so gorgeous.

 

[amb]

Here is a look at the rear panels with everything hooked up -- driving speakers.

 

[rhys h]

speechless...

 

[Planar_head]

Quote:

Originally Posted by amb /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here is a look at the rear panels with everything hooked up -- driving speakers.

What speakers are they driving?

 

[amb]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Planar_head /img/forum/go_quote.gif What speakers are they driving?

My own DIY speakers: AMB θ19, featuring Dynaudio Esotec drivers

 

[Ferrari]

Quote:

Originally Posted by amb /img/forum/go_quote.gif My own DIY speakers: AMB θ19, featuring Dynaudio Esotec drivers

2-ways D'Appolito ? Dynaudio Esotec are excellent drivers, I have used these in one of my build too.

 

[amb]

Yes, 2-way D'Appolito, a.k.a. MTM. The crossover has an all-pass filter on the tweeter circuit for time alignment.