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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 17, 2020 13:58:56 GMT
No worries there , seem to have 4 stages laying around here for some reason. think I'll put some of my old MMs back on for fun and see how much I've progrrssed the sound. I was using a world audio phono 2 which was excellent. I really do think this is on par or possible slightly better, maybe a little brighter. I’ve lowered the dial on my ribbon tweeters slightly. Be interesting seeing what different caps can do too. I’ll leave it for a while though. Let everything settle in. I’ve started something here now haven’t I  Don't forget, thats a MK1 We are now on the MK3! A fair amount of changes since this version. BTW, swap those 2.2uf output caps when you have a few quid spare. I will give you a link to what i use now. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2020 14:04:22 GMT
No worries there , seem to have 4 stages laying around here for some reason. think I'll put some of my old MMs back on for fun and see how much I've progrrssed the sound. I was using a world audio phono 2 which was excellent. I really do think this is on par or possible slightly better, maybe a little brighter. I’ve lowered the dial on my ribbon tweeters slightly. Be interesting seeing what different caps can do too. I’ll leave it for a while though. Let everything settle in. I’ve started something here now haven’t I Only 4? I seem to have a Reflex C Accession C Era Gold V Communicator - Gram amp 2 Fanfare - Gram amp 3 A Gram Amp 2 SE A Reflex M An Accession MM and an Elevator EXP. Then there is the phono stages in the integrated amps. |
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Post by nuff on Mar 17, 2020 15:33:14 GMT
I was using a world audio phono 2 which was excellent. I really do think this is on par or possible slightly better, maybe a little brighter. I’ve lowered the dial on my ribbon tweeters slightly. Be interesting seeing what different caps can do too. I’ll leave it for a while though. Let everything settle in. I’ve started something here now haven’t I Don't forget, thats a MK1 We are now on the MK3! A fair amount of changes since this version. BTW, swap those 2.2uf output caps when you have a few quid spare. I will give you a link to what i use now. Ok that sounds good Oli. Can you supply the link when you have time please. I could be interested in a MK3 board a bit later on when I’ve had a play with this 1. |
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Post by nuff on Mar 17, 2020 15:39:15 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 17, 2020 15:42:28 GMT
Don't forget, thats a MK1 We are now on the MK3! A fair amount of changes since this version. BTW, swap those 2.2uf output caps when you have a few quid spare. I will give you a link to what i use now. Ok that sounds good Oli. Can you supply the link when you have time please. I could be interested in a MK3 board a bit later on when I’ve had a play with this 1. Here you go: uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/polypropylene-film-capacitors/6842248/The ones in your Bigbottle phonostage do a good job TBF but I noticed a very worthwhile change when I swapped them out for a set of Clarity Caps. I've since moved away from those in favour of those because: A) They are cheaper B) They are easily as good, if not better. They also measure superbly. I've become a bit of a fanboy for Vishay bits in recent times but they make really good stuff and dont go bezerk with the prices. As for the MK3, enjoy what you have for a while. The MK3 PCB will be permanently available in the next few weeks or whenever Covid-19 slopes off. |
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Post by nuff on Mar 17, 2020 15:43:07 GMT
I was using a world audio phono 2 which was excellent. I really do think this is on par or possible slightly better, maybe a little brighter. I’ve lowered the dial on my ribbon tweeters slightly. Be interesting seeing what different caps can do too. I’ll leave it for a while though. Let everything settle in. I’ve started something here now haven’t I Only 4? I seem to have a Reflex C Accession C Era Gold V Communicator - Gram amp 2 Fanfare - Gram amp 3 A Gram Amp 2 SE A Reflex M An Accession MM and an Elevator EXP. Then there is the phono stages in the integrated amps. WOW that’s a collection of phono stages you have there |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 17, 2020 15:43:54 GMT
I'd love to see the Logo burned into the front. Now that would be a great way of finishing it off! Great work and yes, I was right. You are a woodwork type and you do make it look good. Well done Oh, I'm gonna steal your picks for my Bigbottle Facebook page, if that's ok? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2020 15:45:51 GMT
Only 4? I seem to have a Reflex C Accession C Era Gold V Communicator - Gram amp 2 Fanfare - Gram amp 3 A Gram Amp 2 SE A Reflex M An Accession MM and an Elevator EXP. Then there is the phono stages in the integrated amps. WOW that’s a collection of phono stages you have there Yes, but they are not “mine”. They belong to the manufacturer, and I have custody of them in the ”European Toy Box”. |
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Post by nuff on Mar 17, 2020 15:46:14 GMT
I'd love to see the Logo burned into the front. Now that would be a great way of finishing it off! Great work and yes, I was right. You are a woodwork type and you do make it look good. Well done Now wouldn’t that look good! Thanks for the kind comments Oli. And I look forward to the next build. |
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Post by nuff on Mar 17, 2020 15:47:20 GMT
Yes, but they are not “mine”. They belong to the manufacturer, and I have custody of them in the ”European Toy Box”. Your so lucky. What a box of toys to play with!! |
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Post by nuff on Mar 17, 2020 16:27:22 GMT
Ok that sounds good Oli. Can you supply the link when you have time please. I could be interested in a MK3 board a bit later on when I’ve had a play with this 1. Here you go: uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/polypropylene-film-capacitors/6842248/The ones in your Bigbottle phonostage do a good job TBF but I noticed a very worthwhile change when I swapped them out for a set of Clarity Caps. I've since moved away from those in favour of those because: A) They are cheaper B) They are easily as good, if not better. They also measure superbly. I've become a bit of a fanboy for Vishay bits in recent times but they make really good stuff and dont go bezerk with the prices. As for the MK3, enjoy what you have for a while. The MK3 PCB will be permanently available in the next few weeks or whenever Covid-19 slopes off. Cheers mate. I’ve just ordered some. Very cheap too. £14.66 delivered. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 17, 2020 16:46:00 GMT
Here you go: uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/polypropylene-film-capacitors/6842248/The ones in your Bigbottle phonostage do a good job TBF but I noticed a very worthwhile change when I swapped them out for a set of Clarity Caps. I've since moved away from those in favour of those because: A) They are cheaper B) They are easily as good, if not better. They also measure superbly. I've become a bit of a fanboy for Vishay bits in recent times but they make really good stuff and dont go bezerk with the prices. As for the MK3, enjoy what you have for a while. The MK3 PCB will be permanently available in the next few weeks or whenever Covid-19 slopes off. Cheers mate. I’ve just ordered some. Very cheap too. £14.66 delivered. Yes, I like them and they are a great price |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 17, 2020 17:16:56 GMT
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Post by nuff on Mar 17, 2020 17:39:30 GMT
I’m famous! Lol  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 17, 2020 18:26:32 GMT
I’m famous! Lol Not quite yet....I only have 5 followers 🤣🤣 I'm hoping the number grows somewhat. |
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Post by electronumpty on Mar 17, 2020 18:33:42 GMT
I’m famous! Lol Not quite yet....I only have 5 followers 🤣🤣 I'm hoping the number grows somewhat. 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 17, 2020 18:45:52 GMT
Not quite yet....I only have 5 followers 🤣🤣 I'm hoping the number grows somewhat. 🤣🤣🤣 Feel free to add your name lol |
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Post by nuff on Mar 17, 2020 18:54:14 GMT
I would but I don’t do Facebook. I’m signed up but never browse it. I find it very frustrating finding out what people are having for tea. Or where there having a beer.
I’m more an instagram man.
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 17, 2020 19:46:36 GMT
I would but I don’t do Facebook. I’m signed up but never browse it. I find it very frustrating finding out what people are having for tea. Or where there having a beer. I’m more an instagram man. HA! Fair enough |
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Post by nuff on Mar 17, 2020 21:36:51 GMT
I would but I don’t do Facebook. I’m signed up but never browse it. I find it very frustrating finding out what people are having for tea. Or where there having a beer. I’m more an instagram man. HA! Fair enough Have you tried Instagram? Its so much better. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 17, 2020 23:48:09 GMT
Have you tried Instagram? Its so much better. Tell me why... I tried it, didnt get it. It's just pictures of people pulling faces isnt it? |
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Post by nuff on Mar 18, 2020 15:46:26 GMT
Have you tried Instagram? Its so much better. Tell me why... I tried it, didnt get it. It's just pictures of people pulling faces isnt it? Hahaha. No! I only follow things I’m interested in people I want to follow. You don’t get adverts every 10 seconds. You don’t get the things you’ve looked At on Ebay pop up stating your family like this. I just feel Facebook is full of crap you just flick through. You don’t get none of this on Instagram. Maybe it’s just me, I just don’t get on with it. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 18, 2020 15:58:46 GMT
Tell me why... I tried it, didnt get it. It's just pictures of people pulling faces isnt it? Hahaha. No! I only follow things I’m interested in people I want to follow. You don’t get adverts every 10 seconds. You don’t get the things you’ve looked At on Ebay pop up stating your family like this. I just feel Facebook is full of crap you just flick through. You don’t get none of this on Instagram. Maybe it’s just me, I just don’t get on with it. Ok, so it's like picture Twitter. I'll have a look at it, but i have no idea how you get followers etc Twitter drove me bonkers |
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Post by nuff on Mar 18, 2020 17:35:43 GMT
Hahaha. No! I only follow things I’m interested in people I want to follow. You don’t get adverts every 10 seconds. You don’t get the things you’ve looked At on Ebay pop up stating your family like this. I just feel Facebook is full of crap you just flick through. You don’t get none of this on Instagram. Maybe it’s just me, I just don’t get on with it. Ok, so it's like picture Twitter. I'll have a look at it, but i have no idea how you get followers etc Twitter drove me bonkers Yeah I don’t get Twitter. I’ll admit that is a bit of a strange 1. if you do signup let me know and I’ll follow you. |
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Post by nuff on Mar 19, 2020 20:53:07 GMT
The Vishay caps arrived today so I swapped them out straight away.  2176D770-93B7-4535-8898-316FEEC45D5A by Nathan Rose, on Flickr Not had time to listen yet but I will do tomorrow. The case is now completely dry so I finished off screwing it all together.  FA7D131F-9C24-48C0-A83A-0E1B9236B064 by Nathan Rose, on Flickr I know this has taken me just over a year but now my project is complete. I really enjoyed making this and I look forward to building another project. Thanks to everyone for the help given. I’m quite painful sometimes I know but I am a complete novice at this. |
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Post by electronumpty on Mar 19, 2020 20:57:40 GMT
Looks great , you can sit back and enjoy now!
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Post by nuff on Mar 19, 2020 20:58:49 GMT
Looks great , you can sit back and enjoy now! Yes Andy, I’ll be doing just that. thanks for your help mate! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 19, 2020 22:14:01 GMT
The Vishay caps arrived today so I swapped them out straight away. 2176D770-93B7-4535-8898-316FEEC45D5A by Nathan Rose, on Flickr Not had time to listen yet but I will do tomorrow. The case is now completely dry so I finished off screwing it all together. FA7D131F-9C24-48C0-A83A-0E1B9236B064 by Nathan Rose, on Flickr I know this has taken me just over a year but now my project is complete. I really enjoyed making this and I look forward to building another project. Thanks to everyone for the help given. I’m quite painful sometimes I know but I am a complete novice at this. Youve done really well, Nathan. Well done. It looks great and I know it sounds good lol. |
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Post by nuff on Mar 20, 2020 7:02:26 GMT
Thanks Oli, Thanks for your help mate.
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Post by electronumpty on Mar 21, 2020 20:55:39 GMT
Hi Nathan What valves are you using? I ask as before mine wen down I replaced the Mullard PC88s with some NOS Teslas at very reasonable cost and they certainly improved it in my eyes. You can get a pair here for about £17.
Ebay pc88s
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