[cetoole]

Tom, 5 ohm actually, and I changed the values for the JFET source resistors as well.

Paint is 2 coats of self etching primer, followed by two of Rustoleum Hammered Black. For the headphone jack and LED bezel, it is primer+flat black.

 

[Beefy]

What are those bright red resistors? I've seen them used on a few DIY builds......

Oh, googling TC50 is my friend - they are from PRP, correct?

 

[tomb]

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Originally Posted by Beefy /img/forum/go_quote.gif What are those bright red resistors? I've seen them used on a few DIY builds...... Oh, googling TC50 is my friend - they are from PRP, correct?

Yep - at Soniccraft, PartsConX and Handmade is starting to carry them, too, I believe. They go very nicely with Colin's Black Gate NX's.

Colin - so did you go without CR5 entirely, or was that an interim pic? I recognize the Polystyrenes, but are those FG's in CR4 and CR5?

 

[pinkfloyd4ever]

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Originally Posted by cetoole /img/forum/go_quote.gif Paint is 2 coats of self etching primer, followed by two of Rustoleum Hammered Black.

DAAAAAAAMMMNNNNN that's an awesome finish there Colin. You get my vote for coolest hammond case yet. This rustoleum hammered finish paint does that by itself?

 

[cetoole]

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Originally Posted by tomb /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yep - at Soniccraft, PartsConX and Handmade is starting to carry them, too, I believe. They go very nicely with Colin's Black Gate NX's.

Red LEDs all around too.
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Colin - so did you go without CR5 entirely, or was that an interim pic? I recognize the Polystyrenes, but are those FG's in CR4 and CR5?

Yup, Nope, Yup, though I ended up removing them, Yup
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Originally Posted by pinkfloyd4ever /img/forum/go_quote.gif DAAAAAAAMMMNNNNN that's an awesome finish there Colin. You get my vote for coolest hammond case yet. This rustoleum hammered finish paint does that by itself?

Thanks Mr. Floyd, I like it. That is how hammered black paint dries, though the texture is dependent on how far away the spray can is from what you are painting and how thick you put the paint on. I have used it on two Millett Max amps now, and both look a bit different (other isnt completely reassembled yet, I took it apart to paint the case, so pics will come soon enough).

 

[BoilermakerFan]

Colin

Is that a Nobel volume pot?

 

[cetoole]

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Originally Posted by BoilermakerFan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Colin Is that a Nobel volume pot?

Of course, 10kohm. These pots are great (especially when you happen across a $2 each deal). I use them on almost all of my projects.

 

[BoilermakerFan]

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Originally Posted by cetoole /img/forum/go_quote.gif Of course, 10kohm. These pots are great (especially when you happen across a $2 each deal). I use them on almost all of my projects.

Most of us aren't that lucky...

 

[cetoole]

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Originally Posted by BoilermakerFan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Most of us aren't that lucky...

Yeah, The Electronics Goldmine has an 8 audio pot grab bag for $2, that used to contain one Nobel pot per bag. I bought 10.

 

[amphead]

Colin, that's the Gothic Max! Matching Darth Beyers optional. Nice effect, with red leds. Maybe some Bacardi black and Coke over ice to celebrate!

 

[m0b1liz3]

Has anyone added a bass extender to a MH to improve it's low end?

 

[Beefy]

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Originally Posted by m0b1liz3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Has anyone added a bass extender to a MH to improve it's low end?

This amp needs more low end?

What parts are you using? There are a number of options that are apparently optimal for good bass slam...... Muse ES at CA2 and CA7, Wima or blank at CA9, 2SC3422/2SA1359 output transistors, 12AE6(A) tubes......

 

[m0b1liz3]

Oops, might have been thinking of the starving student version.

 

[UglyJoe]

Question about the power transistors. I'm building a BG Max with the VitQ bypasses, and unfortunately the suggested 2238/968 BJT's aren't available right now. TomB suggested to use the 2344/1011 transistors as a replacement, and I am fine with that, however I wanted to take the opportunity and ask what others thought as well. I'm willing to trade some detail for a little extra bass, but only SMALL amounts of detail. I want something that the BG's will make worthwhile.

Anythoughts? Also, I noticed that the lead time on arival of new 2238s at MCMinone is like 17 days now. Is it worth it just to wait and go with the tried and true? Or is there a good possibility that that lead time might be incorrect and the wait might be longer anyway?

Thanks guys.

 

[soloz2]

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Originally Posted by UglyJoe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Question about the power transistors. I'm building a BG Max with the VitQ bypasses, and unfortunately the suggested 2238/968 BJT's aren't available right now. TomB suggested to use the 2344/1011 transistors as a replacement, and I am fine with that, however I wanted to take the opportunity and ask what others thought as well. I'm willing to trade some detail for a little extra bass, but only SMALL amounts of detail. I want something that the BG's will make worthwhile. Anythoughts? Also, I noticed that the lead time on arival of new 2238s at MCMinone is like 17 days now. Is it worth it just to wait and go with the tried and true? Or is there a good possibility that that lead time might be incorrect and the wait might be longer anyway? Thanks guys.

I'm in the same situation. I'm leaning towards mosfets...