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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 18, 2020 20:35:35 GMT
Yes, my cable is 11mm, so ETI or Xhadow are looking best, but a bit pricey. Hmm, chunky |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 5:34:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 7:47:50 GMT
I am going to have to fit power switches on the front of the amps, as getting to the back of them is awkward.
I may meed some help...
From the post on DIY Audio, they have a 15A seitch fitted, so I assume that this is obviously rayed at 250v.
Where can I get a nice round push button switch of a simolar rating? RS?
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 19, 2020 8:24:49 GMT
I am going to have to fit power switches on the front of the amps, as getting to the back of them is awkward. I may meed some help... From the post on DIY Audio, they have a 15A seitch fitted, so I assume that this is obviously rayed at 250v. Where can I get a nice round push button switch of a simolar rating? RS? Reichelt usually have them in, RS too. Dont forget Ebay, I usually get my led push buttons from Aliexpress but with Coronavirus everything is taking forever, understandably |
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Post by firebottle on Feb 19, 2020 8:25:42 GMT
You don't need a 15A rating. Most switches have a surge rating that is adequate for commercial gear.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 8:41:36 GMT
Thanks. I will have a look to see what I need to do to change the switch position.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 8:55:18 GMT
Just done the maths.
160vA transformers at 230V, means less than 1 amp required. So a 3A switch should be more than ok?
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Post by firebottle on Feb 19, 2020 9:08:13 GMT
Yes, I have found that most of the circular illuminated switches are rated at 2-3A.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 9:59:42 GMT
I am going to try and find a switch without illumination. There is a power led neatly set into the front panel.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 10:47:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 13:56:15 GMT
Xhadow XLR take a 9.5mm cable.
Does not kook like there are many choices.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 19, 2020 14:20:39 GMT
Xhadow XLR take a 9.5mm cable. Does not kook like there are many choices. Cant the DHLabs one fit It in or are you set on Silver? |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 19, 2020 14:21:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 14:42:53 GMT
I saw those, but trying to stay silver.
Looking like ETI Nexus or the more expensive ones will be the final fix.
I am thinking of modifying an up-occ cable tonight with the Neutriks I have at home, and then getting some ETI plugs at the end of the month.
Failing that, I will build a new cable.
One that is a little less fat.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 14:45:12 GMT
Xhadow XLR take a 9.5mm cable. Does not kook like there are many choices. Cant the DHLabs one fit It in or are you set on Silver? Nope. DH Labs are 9mm. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 19, 2020 15:56:48 GMT
I saw those, but trying to stay silver. Looking like ETI Nexus or the more expensive ones will be the final fix. I am thinking of modifying an up-occ cable tonight with the Neutriks I have at home, and then getting some ETI plugs at the end of the month. Failing that, I will build a new cable. One that is a little less fat. Ah, bugger. Always fancied a set of those Xhadow plugs but then I used a pair for a customer and didnt like the screw fixing on the back of the contacts. Let us know what you decide on |
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Post by firebottle on Feb 19, 2020 18:39:25 GMT
That stainless switch is the biz Kevin. Will suit admirably.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 19, 2020 18:57:29 GMT
I saw those, but trying to stay silver. Looking like ETI Nexus or the more expensive ones will be the final fix. I am thinking of modifying an up-occ cable tonight with the Neutriks I have at home, and then getting some ETI plugs at the end of the month. Failing that, I will build a new cable. One that is a little less fat. Ah, bugger. Always fancied a set of those Xhadow plugs but then I used a pair for a customer and didnt like the screw fixing on the back of the contacts. Let us know what you decide on I've ordered one of these from China. Not used them before but they have great reviews  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 20:38:16 GMT
That stainless switch is the biz Kevin. Will suit admirably. It is almost a shame to put it on the front of the amps, so I may adjust my shelf spacing to see if I can get to the switches. I have changed out the Klotz for an Elecaudio OCC cable, and it definitely sounds better. Probably almost as good as the silver cable, almost.... |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 19, 2020 20:45:55 GMT
That stainless switch is the biz Kevin. Will suit admirably. It is almost a shame to put it on the front of the amps, so I may adjust my shelf spacing to see if I can get to the switches. I have changed out the Klotz for an Elecaudio OCC cable, and it definitely sounds better. Probably almost as good as the silver cable, almost.... Are the switches on the back? I leave my 686 on most of the day, only turn everything off when I go to bed, and that's via the wall switch |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 21:13:05 GMT
Yes.
The problem is the Kin takes 30 seconds to pass through the soft start, the 86 are almost instant
Two options - move the switch or make access easier, or fit a soft start in the amps.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2020 7:51:18 GMT
I am thinking that if I put a button on the front, I could replace the LED with an illuminated switch. If I offset the switch, it will be just a standard switch. flic.kr/p/2iticMxThe picture above shows the component location. I think the right hand side of the panel is the best position if I keep the led. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2020 17:28:05 GMT
As a few other people seem to be listing kit, I thought I would join in.
Main system:
Electric Beach FH3 with batpure super tweeters.
MJ Acoustics Pro 50 sub
Modded SL1200
Modded Beresford SEG DAC
Pioneer PD-S703
Firebottle Kin
Neurochrome Modulus 86 monoblocks
Chromecast Audio
Self built music PC
Power inspired AG1500
SL1200 and DAC powered by LDA linear power supplies.
Home made interconnects apart from the coax and fancy Neotech mains cables with nifty plugs.
Home cinema
Sony DA1200ES amplifier/processor.
Sony BDP-S760 Blu-Ray player
Sanyo PLV-Z700 HD projector
100" projection screen.
KEF Coda 9 front speakers
KEF Coda Centre
KEF Coda 7 rears
XTZ 1x12 Sub
Spare bits:
Cyrus CLS70
Arcam alpha 7SE CD player
Arcam alpha 8R amp
Arcam alpha 8p power amp
Arcam alpha 10p with Dave module (3rd channel)
Aiwa ADF-450 (?) cassette deck
Sony ST-SE500 tuner
A bag full of cables.
Firebottle Mono Block amps.
Other bits in the house that don't belong to me:
One set of every current product in the Graham Slee range.
Far too much, as all of that is located in my man caves with some of my other toys.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2020 17:32:24 GMT
I forgot the headphones....
Graham Slee Solo Ultra Linear headphone amp
HiFiman Sundara headphones with UP-OCC cable
Sennheiser HD650 with a Silver Dragon cable
Sennheiser HD540 Référence II
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 20, 2020 18:05:42 GMT
Plenty of stuff to keep you busy!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2020 18:18:55 GMT
Yep.
I need to keep the grey matter ticking over, which is why I am thinking of building a kit.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2020 20:00:17 GMT
Getting back to the Modulus 86s.
I can see why you guys are so keen on these. They are stunningly good.
I am streaming Fink from Tidal and it sounds fantastic.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 20, 2020 20:31:09 GMT
Getting back to the Modulus 86s. I can see why you guys are so keen on these. They are stunningly good. I am streaming Fink from Tidal and it sounds fantastic. Yes, they are stunningly good. In fact, when Tom (Neurochrome Designer) decides to start charging a proper price for them, we must all buy Simon a pint for getting the news out about them. I do worry that it's only a matter of time before the masses catch on |
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Post by firebottle on Feb 20, 2020 20:35:46 GMT
You should hear the 286 now I have made it dual mono ....Wow.
Feck me this is the best sound I have had.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2020 21:03:26 GMT
Any idea on the parts cost for a dual mono 686?
Or better still, mono blocks?
A 286 would probably be enough for my needs.
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