[JamesL]

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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Haven't posted here for a while, but am nearing completion on a few projects so you'll see lots of things coming out by the end of the month. To start it off, here is my new GainClone poweramp.

Is there any hum with the transformer that close to the circuit with nearfield listening?

Using the case I bought, the proximity between the lm3886 boards and the transformer boards would be around where your PS board is now.
I'm thinking about using a smaller 100VA transformer if noise is might be a problem =/

 

[cobaltmute]

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Originally Posted by forsakenrider /img/forum/go_quote.gif My new VSPS!

Very nice!

 

[Sathimas]

My exstata in its final position, I made the wooden base for it to opticaly fit my M³:

 

[pabbi1]

Very nice wood - what is the species?

And, very courageous to do the wood top - just can't bring myself to do that due to the heat, but commendable nonetheless.

 

[MoodySteve]

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Originally Posted by JamesL /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm thinking about using a smaller 100VA transformer if noise is might be a problem =/

100VA sounds pretty lean for a LM3886 GC - I think 160VA is about the minimum recommended. I went for 330VA myself.

 

[JamesL]

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Originally Posted by MoodySteve /img/forum/go_quote.gif 100VA sounds pretty lean for a LM3886 GC - I think 160VA is about the minimum recommended. I went for 330VA myself.

Yeah it is, I'll probably get the 200va and hope for the best =P

 

[FallenAngel]

Consider grabbing one from Antek? Very inexpensive and decent quality.

There is no noise with mine as wiring is short and all wires carry Hi-Z signal (might only run into a problem if you install a pot)

 

[JamesL]

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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Consider grabbing one from Antek? Very inexpensive and decent quality. There is no noise with mine as wiring is short and all wires carry Hi-Z signal (might only run into a problem if you install a pot)

Yup, I'm going with Antek. The problem is that they're normally larger for a given rating compared to ones from other manufacturers.

 

[grawk]

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Originally Posted by JamesL /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yup, I'm going with Antek. The problem is that they're normally larger for a given rating compared to ones from other manufacturers.

That's a feature

 

[JamesL]

not when it doesn't fit

 

[Sathimas]

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Originally Posted by pabbi1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Very nice wood - what is the species? And, very courageous to do the wood top - just can't bring myself to do that due to the heat, but commendable nonetheless.

Well the M³ does not dissipate much heat, so it's no problem.
Also that wood has been dried and stored longer than I am living on this planet.
It's from a tree my grandfather cut down arround 1983.
He's the one who taught and teaches me woodworking.

Species is german (or european) walnut, quite rare to be seen but one of my absolute favourites.

 

[lordearl]

I've started a thread on this build, but was pretty happy with it because it's my first project so am putting a few pics here, too!!

I got this kit;
HeadAmp

Changed a few things (over *a lot* of discussion with Greg Ball, who I must say is one of the most helpful people on earth, and Qusp here - who rocks) et voila!!

 

[dorkvader]

I hope my awesome casework inspires someone.

Don't worry: I'm getting some (free) plexi-glass this weekend (with luck). I'm also putting my spare heatsinks on it (why not?). I'll try to get some wood or something for the sides from the nearby construction.

All in all, It'll look really good (and be still under budget) hopefully by this weekend or so. To be honest, the solid-core hookup wire I used was a pain to work with.

 

[the_equalizer]

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Originally Posted by forsakenrider /img/forum/go_quote.gif My new VSPS!

VERY nice! Man, my own VSPS is sitting inside a boring light blue ABS plastic case...

BTW, what do you think about the sound of the stage ?

 

[MoodySteve]

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Originally Posted by dorkvader /img/forum/go_quote.gif I hope my awesome casework inspires someone.

Ha! No worries - just send your box off to FPE or a similar outfit and you can get sleek, professional results like this: