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Post by misterc on Sept 12, 2023 13:10:13 GMT
I have just ordered the BoM for the new cap/bridge set up that was a lot more, like the diodes I use are that total bom cost each. So I would sugegst a very fair cost Ali
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Post by alit on Sept 12, 2023 14:36:03 GMT
Cheers Tony, yes looks very reasonable. Be a few weeks before I get the amps, Joe is busy so I’ll have to be patient. :-)
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Post by sq225917 on Sept 13, 2023 22:30:30 GMT
You can use what you like in the psu, 88,000uf and 400va toroidy in mine per channel, with qspeeds. With -96db of psrr though it really don't matter.
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 3, 2023 15:05:58 GMT
Any updates on this?
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Post by hifinutt on Oct 3, 2023 15:59:07 GMT
Cheers Tony, yes looks very reasonable. Be a few weeks before I get the amps, Joe is busy so I’ll have to be patient. :-) ah , i was going to ask him to connect the xlr inputs on my F5 monoblocks . maybe that will have to wait if he is busy !! [ they have RCA and XLR fitted but only RCA is connected ] |
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 3, 2023 16:11:06 GMT
Cheers Tony, yes looks very reasonable. Be a few weeks before I get the amps, Joe is busy so I’ll have to be patient. :-) ah , i was going to ask him to connect the xlr inputs on my F5 monoblocks . maybe that will have to wait if he is busy !! [ they have RCA and XLR fitted but only RCA is connected ] Well I believe he may have joined the forum, so you may be able to ask him..... joeh283 ? |
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Post by ijrussell on Oct 3, 2023 17:08:32 GMT
Cheers Tony, yes looks very reasonable. Be a few weeks before I get the amps, Joe is busy so I’ll have to be patient. :-) ah , i was going to ask him to connect the xlr inputs on my F5 monoblocks . maybe that will have to wait if he is busy !! [ they have RCA and XLR fitted but only RCA is connected ] The standard F5 built from the diyaudio boards is single-ended. Have you got a picture of the internals Phil? . |
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Post by hifinutt on Oct 4, 2023 16:23:50 GMT
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Post by hifinutt on Oct 4, 2023 16:25:08 GMT
ah , i was going to ask him to connect the xlr inputs on my F5 monoblocks . maybe that will have to wait if he is busy !! [ they have RCA and XLR fitted but only RCA is connected ] Well I believe he may have joined the forum, so you may be able to ask him..... joeh283 ? thats wonderful news . i believe he will be very welcome here |
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 4, 2023 16:28:37 GMT
Well I believe he may have joined the forum, so you may be able to ask him..... joeh283 ? thats wonderful news . i believe he will be very welcome here He is very welcome. 😊 |
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Post by alit on Oct 4, 2023 18:14:58 GMT
Not yet mate. Car just cost me a fair bit for the mot. Another week or two and I’ll get the ball rolling. |
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Post by ijrussell on Oct 4, 2023 18:41:40 GMT
I can't see the circuit boards. The F5 that he's selling on ebay has X5 green boards and they don't look like they support balanced inputs either. . |
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Post by hifinutt on Oct 5, 2023 8:17:05 GMT
is this any good ?  JH F5 by , on Flickr |
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Post by ijrussell on Oct 5, 2023 18:09:55 GMT
is this any good ? JH F5 by , on Flickr The circuit board is advertised as single-ended, so it looks like it only takes an RCA input. I'm not sure how easy it will be to connect the XLR sockets but I'd check with the builder. . |
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Post by hifinutt on Oct 5, 2023 19:49:31 GMT
Thanks ian .when i get time i will
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Post by alit on Oct 27, 2023 17:47:59 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 27, 2023 21:28:25 GMT
When do they land Ali, and what's they system looking like that they are going into?
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Post by alit on Oct 28, 2023 10:34:24 GMT
Should be here by Wednesday Oli, though won't get to try them for a while as I spend most of my time at my other half's place. When I get a chance I'll post up some photos. Rest of the system consists of- BTE Designs modified GL75 with Mission 774 arm and Kiseki Blue, to which I've added an SPH bearing, a choice of Modwright or Allnic phono stages (used with Tribute SUT), Lumin D2 streamer, Rotel RC-1590 preamp (Good bit of kit and has a built in AK DAC which I like). These will feed the monos and then onto IPL Acoustics S5TL's.
There are a couple of TT's waiting in the wings - an SP10 which is waiting on a Panzerholz plinth from Angus, which I plan on using with a Terminator arm, and I also have a NOS Garrard 401 in storage, for which I have a twin tier slate plinth.
When I get the time I'll be moving all my gear to my partner's place, where I'll be fortunate enough to have a dedicated listening room in the spacious loft.
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Post by alit on Oct 28, 2023 10:39:10 GMT
Forgot the Creek CD-60, a classic TDa1541 cd player which I fire up occasionally.
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Post by hifinutt on Oct 28, 2023 15:39:51 GMT
they look fab , look forward to your thoughts
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 28, 2023 19:00:03 GMT
Should be here by Wednesday Oli, though won't get to try them for a while as I spend most of my time at my other half's place. When I get a chance I'll post up some photos. Rest of the system consists of- BTE Designs modified GL75 with Mission 774 arm and Kiseki Blue, to which I've added an SPH bearing, a choice of Modwright or Allnic phono stages (used with Tribute SUT), Lumin D2 streamer, Rotel RC-1590 preamp (Good bit of kit and has a built in AK DAC which I like). These will feed the monos and then onto IPL Acoustics S5TL's. There are a couple of TT's waiting in the wings - an SP10 which is waiting on a Panzerholz plinth from Angus, which I plan on using with a Terminator arm, and I also have a NOS Garrard 401 in storage, for which I have a twin tier slate plinth. When I get the time I'll be moving all my gear to my partner's place, where I'll be fortunate enough to have a dedicated listening room in the spacious loft. Sounds like you're going to be having a lot of fun! |
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Post by sq225917 on Oct 28, 2023 19:41:17 GMT
Nice looking those, I'd run em.
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Post by hifinutt on Nov 8, 2023 17:04:41 GMT
is this any good ? JH F5 by , on Flickr The circuit board is advertised as single-ended, so it looks like it only takes an RCA input. I'm not sure how easy it will be to connect the XLR sockets but I'd check with the builder. . joe did get back to me and sadly not possible to get xlr into these |
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Post by ijrussell on Nov 9, 2023 11:32:23 GMT
The circuit board is advertised as single-ended, so it looks like it only takes an RCA input. I'm not sure how easy it will be to connect the XLR sockets but I'd check with the builder. . joe did get back to me and sadly not possible to get xlr into these The only balanced input Pass designs are the expensive non-First Watt retail ones and the Aleph range (DIY and commercial). I have Aleph 60 monoblocks but previously had an Aleph 30, which at the levels that I listened at was possibly better. They don't sound like an F5 though - they are less accurate than the F5. . |
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Post by hifinutt on Nov 9, 2023 14:49:33 GMT
thanks ian thats really helpful , he did suggest i could use adaptors xlr/rca but not keen on adaptors and last time i had a cable made for an amp it hummed
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 9, 2023 16:00:57 GMT
thanks ian thats really helpful , he did suggest i could use adaptors xlr/rca but not keen on adaptors and last time i had a cable made for an amp it hummed You could make it with Psuedo XLR sockets. |
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Post by hifinutt on Nov 9, 2023 16:11:31 GMT
would that potentially cause hum or degrade sound ?
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 9, 2023 16:16:11 GMT
would that potentially cause hum or degrade sound ? Well I think using XLR degrades the sound by default of them being brass connections usually, but wiring from the XLR socket to the PCB could be done Psuedo, and no, I don't think it would be an issue as that's how my 686 is done, but to RCA on the chassis. |
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Post by alit on Nov 9, 2023 20:33:36 GMT
Oli, was curious what Angus had said to put you off regarding the P6 monos?
I compared them to my 86 at an Owston- only a quick comparison on unfamiliar gear- and in the short time I had to listen I was struggling to hear much if any difference.
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Post by alit on Nov 9, 2023 20:35:35 GMT
would that potentially cause hum or degrade sound ? Well I think using XLR degrades the sound by default of them being brass connections usually, but wiring from the XLR socket to the PCB could be done Psuedo, and no, I don't think it would be an issue as that's how my 686 is done, but to RCA on the chassis. Yes, the 86 came with RCA’s wired in. I swapped them to XLR because of my preamp. |
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