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Post by electronumpty on Apr 25, 2020 22:50:40 GMT
Yeah feels great , listening last night to the BB going into my DCB1 through the Neurochrome , all DIY felt pretty satisfying.
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Post by electronumpty on Apr 26, 2020 9:23:00 GMT
In Place , yes I need a bigger shelf! lol Will wax the veneer after 1 more coat of oil I think.  |
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Post by nuff on Apr 26, 2020 9:29:00 GMT
In Place , yes I need a bigger shelf! lol Will wax the veneer after 1 more coat of oil I think. Very nice looking. I hope it sounds just as good. |
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Post by rexton on Apr 26, 2020 9:43:34 GMT
DIY is the way to go I think. More and more of my kit is DIY, I have speakers, XO's, phonostages, plinths, amps, IC's, tonearm cables! I can associate with feeling of great satisfaction, especially when you discover a gem that works in your system.
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Post by electronumpty on Apr 26, 2020 9:51:28 GMT
DIY is the way to go I think. More and more of my kit is DIY, I have speakers, XO's, phonostages, plinths, amps, IC's, tonearm cables! I can associate with feeling of great satisfaction, especially when you discover a gem that works in your system. Yes that's what I am finding, Also I feel more involved with the system due to the effort, mistakes and successes involved in making it work. Learning new skills gives me something to do too! |
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Post by antonio on Apr 26, 2020 10:44:51 GMT
That looks very good. Nice work.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2020 11:27:36 GMT
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Post by electronumpty on Apr 26, 2020 12:31:21 GMT
Thanks chaps, on reflection i think doing it again I would route the edges to round of somhow to make it a little less boxy. But having said that I am very pleased with the outcome given it's my 1st go at veneering. Sounds great too.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2020 12:53:52 GMT
Looks great, what are the external dimensions as I'm making a wooden box for mine too?
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Post by electronumpty on Apr 26, 2020 13:14:05 GMT
Looks great, what are the external dimensions as I'm making a wooden box for mine too? External dims are 34×38×11cm the ply I used is 18 mill so allow for that on the top, sides and front. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2020 13:22:46 GMT
Cheers, thank you.
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Post by electronumpty on Apr 26, 2020 13:45:38 GMT
No worries, turnedout bigger than I planned but thats due to the dc blocker.
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Post by electronumpty on Apr 29, 2020 18:18:42 GMT
Spent a couple of hours playing today, starting to open up a bit I think🙂
Got the Zyx back in and it's on MC .
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 29, 2020 18:52:46 GMT
Spent a couple of hours playing today, starting to open up a bit I think🙂 Got the Zyx back in and it's on MC . It's far better in MC IMO. That is what it was designed for after all. Let it open up and you'll be delighted. |
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Post by electronumpty on Apr 29, 2020 19:16:33 GMT
Spent a couple of hours playing today, starting to open up a bit I think🙂 Got the Zyx back in and it's on MC . It's far better in MC IMO. That is what it was designed for after all. Let it open up and you'll be delighted. Delighted already mate  Sounded very good in MM, real impact and dynamics with a middle range cart. Couldn't wait any longer to put the MC in  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 29, 2020 20:25:22 GMT
It's far better in MC IMO. That is what it was designed for after all. Let it open up and you'll be delighted. Delighted already mate Sounded very good in MM, real impact and dynamics with a middle range cart. Couldn't wait any longer to put the MC in Hiw do you feel it compares to your mark1? |
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Post by electronumpty on Apr 29, 2020 22:13:51 GMT
That's a question I'm very interested in. The mk1 was burning in before it conked out and I haven't been able to get to a PO to send it to Alan yet for a look see.
Wouldn't be fair to compare until I've had a good listen to both 1st. Luckily it will be easy to swap them in and out of the chassis, no real effort.
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Post by electronumpty on May 7, 2020 18:54:56 GMT
Ok stuck a cheapy 6n2p valve in and moved the jumper to see what would happen, glows and sound is on. All good. 🙂
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Post by electronumpty on May 7, 2020 19:29:33 GMT
Oh , also must fess up that I find the idea of a piece of kit in my system with CCCP on it childishly cool lol 😎
Sad eh!
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Post by firebottle on May 7, 2020 19:36:33 GMT
...and why not. I am using a 6N2P-EV, it's rather good.
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Post by electronumpty on May 7, 2020 19:40:02 GMT
Mines just in but sounding very good after an hour. for £6 NOS whats not to like ! Great idea for the design Alan.
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Post by electronumpty on May 27, 2020 11:13:44 GMT
Got some Duende teflon tube rings as a final touch. Well until the next upgrade that is lol.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 27, 2020 11:27:42 GMT
Got some Duende teflon tube rings as a final touch. Well until the next upgrade that is lol. Cool!!! |
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Post by jimbo on May 27, 2020 12:23:05 GMT
Very cool!
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Post by electronumpty on Jun 3, 2020 14:31:43 GMT
When you don't know what the F#ck you got! 😳😳 Sorting through my valves to tidy up and found 2 telefunken pcc88s, diamond bottoms and correct serial numbers on the sides. Bloody hell, don't know when I got these but gonna try them out lol. Bizarre!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2020 14:51:47 GMT
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Post by electronumpty on Jun 3, 2020 14:54:00 GMT
Sorry, bit excited though, 🤣 Got no idea where they came from.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 3, 2020 15:08:45 GMT
When you don't know what the F#ck you got! 😳😳 Sorting through my valves to tidy up and found 2 telefunken pcc88s, diamond bottoms and correct serial numbers on the sides. Bloody hell, don't know when I got these but gonna try them out lol. Bizarre! From me? .....lol |
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Post by electronumpty on Jun 3, 2020 15:14:54 GMT
Don't think you're daft enough to let them go lol.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 3, 2020 15:54:14 GMT
Don't think you're daft enough to let them go lol. I did give you a raft of valves, maybe I put them in there by mistake? Best send them back hahaha In all honesty, they look exactly like the ones I thought I had, but couldn't find.. Anyway, enjoy them however you got them |
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