el_matt0
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any 4 conductor cable should work though? gauge doesnt need to be too big im guessing by the fact that the secondaries are probably only about 24 or so themselves?
Originally Posted by n_maher /img/forum/go_quote.gif Most of the time I find a way to clear the hole but sometimes there's just no getting the solder out of there unless your name is Stephen. ![]() [size=xx-small]ok, ok, i'll get some breadboard and work on my braid technique[/size] |
Originally Posted by el_matt0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif yea there are, its specifically with regards to setting up the s22 in the separate enclosure as well, and it says 18AWG minimum, i figured since thats not exactly what ill be doing, id still be better off going with something around 20 or 22. ill look into powercables online, we have terrible local selection around here as its just a tiny university town! anyone know of good places to order small enclosures? im not too picky, but something with a removable front/back panel would be the best as im planning on probably just sending a whack of stuff to FPE to get done due to my lack of equipment. i know the hammond 14 series could be a serious option.... |
Originally Posted by el_matt0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif yea there are, its specifically with regards to setting up the s22 in the separate enclosure as well, and it says 18AWG minimum, i figured since thats not exactly what ill be doing, id still be better off going with something around 20 or 22. ill look into powercables online, we have terrible local selection around here as its just a tiny university town! anyone know of good places to order small enclosures? im not too picky, but something with a removable front/back panel would be the best as im planning on probably just sending a whack of stuff to FPE to get done due to my lack of equipment. i know the hammond 14 series could be a serious option.... |
Originally Posted by n_maher /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think that cheap and quad stepped attenuator belong in the same sentence. ![]() |
Originally Posted by bperboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thats a bummer ![]() |
Have you used the Alps quad pot? Any problems with quality? |
Originally Posted by n_maher /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've got one, but haven't used it yet. And I can't imaging quality being a big issue, this is what Headroom uses in their balanced desktop. |
Originally Posted by el_matt0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif yea ive got one and thats what im planning to use for now, i might go to stepped attens later. ive still never REAAALLY fully understood why stepped attenuators are so much more high end and expensive than a potentiometer. is having the "steps" really that helpful, in remembering exactly where you like it set etc? or is it a higher "quality" way to alter the amount of volume, by increasing the resistance? |