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Post by electronumpty on Aug 14, 2020 9:11:00 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 14, 2020 9:58:28 GMT
I have just picked one up from here: jamestransformer.com/en_index.htmlThe cost was $43 inc postage to the UK. I will report back on it's performance once i have it here. I will put it in the Bigbottlov as an experiment. |
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Post by electronumpty on Aug 14, 2020 10:36:31 GMT
Good price there!
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 14, 2020 11:06:49 GMT
I'm very pleased with the price.....just hoping it's silent when powered up, or it'll be in the bin. |
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Post by firebottle on Aug 14, 2020 12:00:29 GMT
I've got a bin with lots of hummy ones here, it can go in there if it mis-behaves.
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 14, 2020 12:06:37 GMT
I've got a bin with lots of hummy ones here, it can go in there if it mis-behaves. Absolutely...we should weigh them in lol |
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Post by electronumpty on Aug 14, 2020 14:47:05 GMT
A transformer naughty step.
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 14, 2020 15:34:07 GMT
A transformer naughty step. It's the best place for them! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 16, 2020 12:05:09 GMT
One set of 50R plugs ready for posting down Jayson.  |
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Post by iceman16 on Aug 16, 2020 13:34:14 GMT
One set of 50R plugs ready for posting down Jayson. Thanks Oli, I will send the other two pairs once I received them. Cheers J |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 16, 2020 13:50:33 GMT
One set of 50R plugs ready for posting down Jayson. Thanks Oli, I will send the other two pairs once I received them. Cheers J Ok mate, no worries |
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Post by iceman16 on Aug 16, 2020 19:13:27 GMT
Oli, a sample video but not great using Iphone lol
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 16, 2020 19:40:07 GMT
Oli, a sample video but not great using Iphone lol That sounds rather epic, even via the phone! I take it the Tung-Sol is in there? So clean and uncoloured. Beautiful stuff.. Are you enjoying it? |
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Post by iceman16 on Aug 16, 2020 19:59:16 GMT
Oli, a sample video but not great using Iphone lol That sounds rather epic, even via the phone! I take it the Tung-Sol is in there? So clean and uncoloured. Beautiful stuff.. Are you enjoying it? No it’s the 6N2P-EV installed in that video. The Iphone can’t capture lower freq. so it sound a bit thin and bright. But if you are actually listening here it’s really awesome lol.. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 16, 2020 20:03:01 GMT
That sounds rather epic, even via the phone! I take it the Tung-Sol is in there? So clean and uncoloured. Beautiful stuff.. Are you enjoying it? No it’s the 6N2P-EV installed in that video. Wow......That has surprised me! Good valves isn't it lol |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2020 23:29:22 GMT
Thank you Oliver for documenting the excellent build. Are you planning to add the logo on the power supply? If yes, it might look great with the power switch that Iceman selected in the middle circle.
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 2, 2020 23:33:00 GMT
Thank you Oliver for documenting the excellent build. Are you planning to add the logo on the power supply? If yes, it might look great with the power switch that Iceman selected in the middle circle. No problem, it's good to share the build as it helps pass the time for the new owner while they watch their build come together. There are no plans to add the logo to the PSU at the moment. I am very happy with how the Phonostage is looking and Modushop do a great job on the casework. |
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Post by iceman16 on Sept 3, 2020 16:44:58 GMT
Thank you Oliver for documenting the excellent build. Are you planning to add the logo on the power supply? If yes, it might look great with the power switch that Iceman selected in the middle circle. Agree. The logo on the power supply.  |
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Post by iceman16 on Sept 3, 2020 20:49:38 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 3, 2020 21:13:07 GMT
They dont look like fakes...so thats a good start. As long as they are PCC88 they should be ok. NOS is impossible to find at the moment. |
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Post by stevew on Sept 5, 2020 7:17:17 GMT
They dont look like fakes...so thats a good start. As long as they are PCC88 they should be ok. NOS is impossible to find at the moment. It is an odd way to market them.. but this is where I got mine from www.watfordvalves.com/product_detail.asp?id=5200 |
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 5, 2020 7:30:33 GMT
They dont look like fakes...so thats a good start. As long as they are PCC88 they should be ok. NOS is impossible to find at the moment. It is an odd way to market them.. but this is where I got mine from www.watfordvalves.com/product_detail.asp?id=5200Well if anyone wants a pair, I suggest you move quickly as now that link is up they will be bought at speed. Mouser had 2000+ of the BF861B fet we use on the BB3. When I mentioned it was now out of manufacture, the lot were gone the next day! I bought 200 to add to the 100 I have, just in case but these things have a habit of selling out quickly *BTW don't worry about the availability of the JFET in terms of the BB3, I have loads and have found an equivalent/alternative JFET that I am just about to trial. Support for the BB3 is in no danger! |
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Post by iceman16 on Sept 6, 2020 16:41:59 GMT
Hi Oli, As you probably know Im new to valve tubes. Does it matter if the NOS tubes I bought as per your recommendation on ebay comes from 2 different seller which means not matched pair? Cheers mate.
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 6, 2020 17:40:42 GMT
Hi Oli, As you probably know Im new to valve tubes. Does it matter if the NOS tubes I bought as per your recommendation on ebay comes from 2 different seller which means not matched pair? Cheers mate. J It's not life or death important as V1 has a different function to V3. It's fine. Also, you'd be lucky to find any matched pairs for less than the price of a black market kidney. |
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Post by iceman16 on Sept 6, 2020 17:54:42 GMT
Oh I see. I didn’t know that v1 and v3 have diff. functions. So that’s a good news for BB3 owners like me. Thanks for the clarification Oli. Another food for thought. Nice to learn something everyday lol.
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 6, 2020 18:05:20 GMT
Oh I see. I didn’t know that v1 and v3 have diff. functions. So that’s a good news for BB3 owners like me. Thanks for the clarification Oli. Another food for thought. Nice to learn something everyday lol. J As long as the valves are well balanced, it's no issue at all... Glad to help |
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Post by iceman16 on Sept 9, 2020 15:48:52 GMT
I don’t know where to start this but here it goes. This album was one of the early I had and it sound I would day horrible. It is dull, lifeless and a way to a charity shop. BUT that was when I still have my previous deck and ps. Today I gave it another chance on my deck and BB3. First track ‘Hotel California’ and I was shocked. WTF this is not the same album right! My jaw just dropped and I cant believed what Im hearing! I asked myself if can this be possible? The music just came alive! Vocals, drums, cymbals etc. just sound more vibrant and played together in their right own place. Well now this album is now on the front queue on my small album collection.  |
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Post by firebottle on Sept 9, 2020 16:28:03 GMT
That's a very good result, I really don't think you can go wrong with improving the system to give whatever is in the groove the best chance.
What may have appeared to be bad recordings can come alive, the only recordings I have had to stop are on CD in fact. One particular CD of Snow Patrol is so distorted it is unforgivable by whoever engineered it.
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Post by iceman16 on Sept 9, 2020 16:43:57 GMT
That's a very good result, I really don't think you can go wrong with improving the system to give whatever is in the groove the best chance. What may have appeared to be bad recordings can come alive, the only recordings I have had to stop are on CD in fact. One particular CD of Snow Patrol is so distorted it is unforgivable by whoever engineered it. One of the most horrible sounding album I have on cd is The Cranberries ‘Stars’ |
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 9, 2020 17:54:17 GMT
I don’t know where to start this but here it goes. This album was one of the early I had and it sound I would day horrible. It is dull, lifeless and a way to a charity shop. BUT that was when I still have my previous deck and ps. Today I gave it another chance on my deck and BB3. First track ‘Hotel California’ and I was shocked. WTF this is not the same album right! My jaw just dropped and I cant believed what Im hearing! I asked myself if can this be possible? The music just came alive! Vocals, drums, cymbals etc. just sound more vibrant and played together in their right own place. Well now this album is now on the front queue on my small album collection. Who knows what other gems you have in your collection! Best get listening, Jayson. Have your Telefunken arrived yet? If not, you may just discover a wee bit more hidden away 😉 |
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