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Post by stevew on Nov 3, 2021 20:48:59 GMT
This is the enclosure that will become the BBu. "SILVER!" I hear you cry! Don't worry, I think I've found a black enclosure too.   I would not want black or silver but champagne  Ohh.. excellent With wood sides? |
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Post by gninnam on Nov 3, 2021 20:56:26 GMT
I would not want black or silver but champagne Ohh.. excellent With wood sides? Of course (Wenge)  |
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Post by antonio on Nov 4, 2021 1:26:06 GMT
You mean because I have gone for the 'air' variety? My proto case is silver but a little taller to enable orientation optimisation. Alan, you have obviously not been keeping up, too busy modding my pre to within an inch of it's life (only joking I am still in no hurry) A week or so ago, Oli showed us a photo of the new case, only silver cases available, one or two of us pushed for a black one to be made available, but Oli said NO  Since you were not using a case, going commando as it were, I joked, you didn't like silver either. |
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Post by firebottle on Nov 4, 2021 7:59:35 GMT
The Commando case, I like it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2021 8:22:34 GMT
Is that what CE stands for? Commando Edition?
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Post by alit on Nov 4, 2021 11:15:29 GMT
Nice job, look forward to hearing one.
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Post by robbiegong on Nov 4, 2021 11:31:57 GMT
I would not want black or silver but champagne Ohh.. excellent With wood sides? Indeed ! - available in black, silver, champagne with wood sides AND for the BT2 as well.... |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 4, 2021 11:41:32 GMT
Ohh.. excellent With wood sides? Indeed ! - available in black, silver, champagne with wood sides AND for the BT2 as well.... I'll vinyl wrap them 🤣 |
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Post by macca on Nov 4, 2021 12:25:59 GMT
vinyl wrap can look pretty good these days, it's not a bad idea.
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Post by antonio on Nov 4, 2021 12:58:26 GMT
They do vinyl wrap for cars so it must be pretty good and also I know Eddie Stobart trucks are vinyl wrapped in their colours of red and green.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 4, 2021 14:40:00 GMT
I think finding a black case for this product will be a lot easier.
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Post by electronumpty on Nov 4, 2021 15:30:40 GMT
I think finding a black case for this product will be a lot easier. Amazing what a bit of forum ear bending can achieve! 🙂 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2021 16:10:32 GMT
I think finding a black case for this product will be a lot easier. Amazing what a bit of forum ear bending can achieve! 🙂 |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 4, 2021 17:25:59 GMT
Amazing what a bit of forum ear bending can achieve! 🙂 Hahaha....it was on the agenda anyway, as requested by lurch |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 4, 2021 18:49:56 GMT
ANYWAY......
I popped round to Alans today to get a listen to his prototype BBu.
It's a bit harder to go back to listening to Alans system these days, as i don't hear it as often as i once did, but i was able to listen for things that i perceive as "common"
Background noise is usually "common" and today, i am very pleased to report that we have succeeded in reducing the background noise to seriously low levels. In Fact, we were playing the music fairly loud and i hear none at all.
The channel separation is a huge plus now. The imaging was miles ahead of where i hoped we would land with it.
The valve selection of 6N23P-EV-OS look to be an inspired choice. Wonderfully engaging tonality and extensive levels of detail. Especially in the LF region, which is probably the main area most valve gear falls down in my opinion.
Layering was excellent and it managed to breeze through complex pieces of music of the Buena Vista LP.
I commented to Alan that the refinement of the sound quality was staggering. The BBu demonstrating what a grown up valve phonostage sounds like.
I am now really itching to get mine built. I think we have something really special on our hands to Add to what has become a formidable line up of Bigbottle associated goodies.
The BB3, BBu, BT2 and Avalon are serious pieces of kit. I am really proud of what Alan, Angus and I (lol...me!) have managed to achieve.
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Post by jazzcat on Nov 4, 2021 19:45:48 GMT
Can’t wait to put the BBu in my system. You had me with noise part. Of course in black finish  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 4, 2021 20:25:10 GMT
Can’t wait to put the BBu in my system. You had me with noise part. Of course in black finish I think there will be a lot of BB3's for sale 😳 |
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Post by jazzcat on Nov 4, 2021 20:56:16 GMT
Can’t wait to put the BBu in my system. You had me with noise part. Of course in black finish I think there will be a lot of BB3's for sale 😳 I'm afraid so. Although I will keep mine, considering BBu ain’t supporting more than one input. If one wants to experiment with multiple tonearms. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 4, 2021 21:00:32 GMT
I think there will be a lot of BB3's for sale 😳 I'm afraid so. Although I will keep mine, considering BBu ain’t supporting more than one input. If one wants to experiment with multiple tonearms. Yeah, wise move. |
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Post by antonio on Nov 4, 2021 23:29:33 GMT
" I am really proud of what Alan, Angus and I (lol...me!) have managed to achieve." Bricklayers need a hod carrier |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 5, 2021 7:03:40 GMT
" I am really proud of what Alan, Angus and I (lol...me!) have managed to achieve." Bricklayers need a hod carrier Still, good ones are hard to find 😉 |
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Post by gninnam on Nov 5, 2021 17:38:52 GMT
" I am really proud of what Alan, Angus and I (lol...me!) have managed to achieve." Bricklayers need a hod carrier Still, good ones are hard to find 😉 Keep on telling yourself that and you will start to believe it  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 5, 2021 19:03:52 GMT
Still, good ones are hard to find 😉 Keep on telling yourself that and you will start to believe it Ha! Well, I believe it lol |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 12, 2021 12:27:11 GMT
Teflon valve bases have finally arrived! Gold plated copper pins too....yummy   |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2021 14:40:32 GMT
Where is the other one?
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 12, 2021 15:04:08 GMT
What for the 7 pin? It's the Voltage regulator valve, so it's not necessary. The Teflon ones are for the signal stuff. |
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Post by electronumpty on Nov 12, 2021 15:08:10 GMT
mono phnonstage? 😋
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 12, 2021 15:40:50 GMT
Yes, dual mono. Separate PCB for each channel. Proper stuff. |
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Post by electronumpty on Nov 12, 2021 15:48:48 GMT
Separate trannys?
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Post by firebottle on Nov 12, 2021 16:01:10 GMT
Haven't you read the thread title Andy?
Premier Dual Mono Hybrid Phono Stage
A little ongoing development with the transformers will result in the best solution.
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Since you were not using a case, going commando as it were, I joked, you didn't like silver either.
