[Pricklely Peete]

How much is the MQ Iron kit BTW ?


Peete.

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by G.Kennedy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys ... here is my S.E.X. .. <snip> and then I built a new base out of Baltic Birch. I needed it to be more portable and protected as it moves all over the house.

Really great looking amplifier.

Seems like you know your way around handling plywood.

 

[Todd R]

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Originally Posted by G.Kennedy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys ... here is my S.E.X. .. as seen over on the Bottlehead forum. It started out RED and stock.

Hey cool!
I was beginning to think I was the only one here with a SEX amp.
What did you finish the top with? It looks so smooth.

I doubted my ability to get a nice smooth finish there so I chickened out and used the hammertone finish paint.
TR

 

[Todd R]

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Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete /img/forum/go_quote.gif Todd, How long did it take you to complete the amp (including mods ) if I may ask. I'm really interested in the kit........looks like just the thing to fill a rainy weekend's time

If you don't count finishing the base, it took about 8 hrs. Keep in mind this was the second time I built this kit so it might take a 1st timer a little longer.

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Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete /img/forum/go_quote.gif How much is the MQ Iron kit BTW?

Unfortunately it's pretty expensive.
Here's the post at the Bottlehead Forum from MagneQuest with the pricing.

 

[mrarroyo]

G.Kenedy I love the re-designed box. Specially the carrying handle.

 

[Gautama]

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Originally Posted by Todd R /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sure! If you need a SP frame of reference, I'd say at this time it's definitely better than the PPX3 I used to own, and probably better than the Extreme I upgraded to, but I would have to hear it again to be sure. Hadn't heard the MPX3, but if you make it to a Chicago meet we can compare. TR

I heard the PPX3 when I visited, not the Extreme right?

 

[Todd R]

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Originally Posted by Gautama /img/forum/go_quote.gif I heard the PPX3 when I visited, not the Extreme right?

If you were here after Feb 07 it would have been the Extreme.

 

[Pricklely Peete]

Thanks for the info Todd.......I appreciate it

This kit looks like a perfect birthday present from the wife...don't ya think ?

August is just around the corner (keep telling myself that

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Regards,

Peete.

 

[AVALover5498]

Stunning G.Kenedy!

-Chris-

 

[G.Kennedy]

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Originally Posted by Todd R /img/forum/go_quote.gif .........What did you finish the top with? It looks so smooth.........

I had my chassis plate professionally powdercoated before I did the build. The plate is cream and the bell housing is silver metalic flake.

I also have Bottlehead 300B Paramounts that are done in the same color configuration. These drive my Klipsch La Scalas.

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by G.Kennedy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I had my chassis plate professionally powdercoated before I did the build. The plate is cream and the bell housing is silver metalic flake. I also have Bottlehead 300B Paramounts that are done in the same color configuration. These drive my Klipsch La Scalas.

The only word that comes to mind is: STUNNING!

 

[Todd R]

Looks like someone just put a SEX amp up for sale.

 

[jpelg]

Cool amp, and beautiful work all of you amp builders!

Q's:

1.) what is the output impedance of the headphone jack?

2.) how does this fair with low-impedance cans, like Grado's & such?

TIA.

 

[Pendergast]

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Originally Posted by Todd R /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey cool! I was beginning to think I was the only one here with a SEX amp. What did you finish the top with? It looks so smooth. I doubted my ability to get a nice smooth finish there so I chickened out and used the hammertone finish paint. TR

No you are not!

I have not used it with headphones yet, 2 years later...

Very satisfied with it, and on local meets, got very good feedback about the system.

I decided to not use the wood chasis, and had one made in stone (Jerusalem Gold), which has nice fossils in it. Expensive touch, but I love it.

 

[Todd R]

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Originally Posted by jpelg /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cool amp, and beautiful work all of you amp builders! Q's: 1.) what is the output impedance of the headphone jack? 2.) how does this fair with low-impedance cans, like Grado's & such? TIA.

1) There are 120 ohm resistors on the headphone jack so 120 ohms?
2) Just fine!