What did I just buy? 6DJ8/6AS7 Headphone amp on ebay...

[aristos_achaion]

Forgive my noobishness, but could anybody give an explanation as to why the wood casing is a bad idea? I mean, I know that you don't have a ground plate that way (but I was under the impression that you could just wire the ground), and I know that that build gives me a "ticking time bomb" sick feeling in my stomach, but I'm just curious as to the theory.

 

[atbglenn]

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Forgive my noobishness, but could anybody give an explanation as to why the wood casing is a bad idea? I mean, I know that you don't have a ground plate that way (but I was under the impression that you could just wire the ground), and I know that that build gives me a "ticking time bomb" sick feeling in my stomach, but I'm just curious as to the theory.

If a part should overheat, there is a bigger risk of fire than with a metal cased amplifier. Considering this seller's poor design practices, the risk is pretty high. 

 

[VictoriaGuy]

Just a heads up-
 
He's still at it but using a different Seller ID- 2930luo......but it is David Yee and DavidYee Audio
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/Davidyee-Audio-tube-Stereo-headphone-amp-6DJ8-6ES8-6922-/300577291217?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item45fbcd7bd1
He mostly sells cheap items like labels and lamps- thus the very high positive feedback.
 
I just got suckered into buying a pair of very undersized output transformers... very deceptive ad which didn't mention dimensions or weight.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/parts/192564-transformer-opinions-needed-size-matters.html
 
Given his record in dealing with problems, I don't think I'm going to try to get a refund - I can use the transformers in a very low-power amp some day. I'm already getting the emails about not damaging the item ('no cut wire'), so the setup is obvious.
 
My advice:Stay away from this guy.

 

[levlhed]

wow, I completely forgot about this nightmare..thanks for reminding me!
 
The beauty of being a buyer on ebay paying with paypal today is all you have to do is file a complaint with ebay.  Ebay pretty much is no-questions-asked in favor of the buyer.  They might even give you a paid shipping label so you don't have to do it on your own dime.  It takes a little while, but basically after the tracking shows that it was returned....ebay issues a full refund.  Doesn't really matter what the buyer says as far as "no returns".
Kinda sucks to be a seller on ebay because of this....but for the buyer it sure is nice.
 
 
Here's the belly of the beast linked above from his facebook page
 

 

[simplychen]

Thank you guys for this great thread
 
was almost going to purchase this off him
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300577291217&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:CA:1123
 
I"m after a nice headphone amp that I can roll my 6dj8 miniwatt and amperex into
 
any suggestions?
 
tossing between Little dot and woo Audio maybe even Schiit's Lyr ?

 

[SeaHawk]

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