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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 8, 2020 19:06:15 GMT
Ace, now we have solder sucker porn lol Silicone tip....heat resistant to 350C Its brilliant |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2020 19:11:36 GMT
Yeah just ordered one lol. Ever thought of being a pusher lol
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 8, 2020 19:18:55 GMT
Yeah just ordered one lol. Ever thought of being a pusher lol Hahahahah, for solder suckers? Cant say i have. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 9, 2020 15:57:09 GMT
Burn in time for the Clarity Cap CMR's Hopefully itll save a fair few hours on the stylus whilst waiting for them to open up  |
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Post by firebottle on Jun 9, 2020 16:24:01 GMT
Don't touch the leads! 130V is a closer match to what the operating conditions will be.
Mine are on at 145V as it isn't adjustable.
Do you think people will think it's magic getting 165V out of an L.V. power supply?
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 9, 2020 16:45:34 GMT
Don't touch the leads! 130V is a closer match to what the operating conditions will be. Mine are on at 145V as it isn't adjustable. Do you think people will think it's magic getting 165V out of an L.V. power supply? Oh ok...I'll drop the V a bit.....or not lol They should know by now that this machine is unlikely to be as advertised lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2020 18:43:20 GMT
Oli you could twist Alan's arm and go a couple steps step further a knock up a hard square wave ultra fast rise time pulse (<30ps) with a high capacitance discharge circuit (3-5 amps should be sufficient) voltage would tend to be less relevant as long as you can stick it up em! Those electrons can borrow through those thick dielectrics somewhat better said matron!.
Nice to see DIY'ers making an effort into bringing good practices into their craft.
That solder sucker is nice model, rebadged a few times here in the UK, but it does the job well. A good return on your £14.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 9, 2020 19:00:19 GMT
Oli you could twist Alan's arm and go a couple steps step further a knock up a hard square wave ultra fast rise time pulse (<30ps) with a high capacitance discharge circuit (3-5 amps should be sufficient) voltage would tend to be less relevant as log as you can stick it up em! Those electrons can borrow through those thick dielectrics somewhat better said matron!. Nice to see DIY'ers making an effort into bringing good practices into their craft. That solder sucker is nice model, rebadged a few times here in the UK, but it does the job well. A good return on your £14. I will twist on that arm!! Yes, nice little unit the solder sucker...Im a big fan |
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Post by sq225917 on Jun 9, 2020 21:31:53 GMT
Solder suckers what's wrong with a drinking straw and blowing it through...
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Post by sq225917 on Jun 9, 2020 21:33:34 GMT
Do you get spare silicon bits with it?
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 9, 2020 21:37:43 GMT
Solder suckers what's wrong with a drinking straw and blowing it through... I tried it. I couldn't get the technique lol Spare silicone tube to cut to size. I'm very happy with it. I seem to have a higher rate of "one time" success |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2020 8:43:33 GMT
Oli Also having the correct melt point temperature is essential, hole size and where its a multi layer board or not all play a big part in easy removal of parts and stubborn solder slugs. Oh buy a couple of spare scrap boards from or use musical fidelity boards (same thing really) and just practice. fortunately I am lucky the boss believes in doing the job the right way so I use one of these beauties at work. Easy time at work |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 10, 2020 8:51:58 GMT
Oli Also having the correct melt point temperature is essential, hole size and where its a multi layer board or not all play a big part in easy removal of parts and stubborn solder slugs. Oh buy a couple of spare scrap boards from or use musical fidelity boards (same thing really) and just practice. fortunately I am lucky the boss believes in doing the job the right way so I use one of these beauties at work. Easy time at workWell thats a nice bit of kit isnt it! In all honesty, i dont do that much desoldering, but i love a gadget and especially one that works well. Im pretty good now, and i did buy loads of veroboard and stuffed it full of crap resistors to practice with. Just didnt seem to gel with the standard teflon tipped sucker. |
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Post by sq225917 on Jun 10, 2020 10:10:00 GMT
Yeh, the blowing takes practice, but I've got so I can strip anything but smt multipin chips without leaving a trace.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 10, 2020 10:49:28 GMT
Yeh, the blowing takes practice, but I've got so I can strip anything but smt multipin chips without leaving a trace. No need to brag lol |
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Post by sq225917 on Jun 10, 2020 18:07:50 GMT
I sense a missed opportunity for a blow job joke at my expense....
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 10, 2020 18:10:31 GMT
I sense a missed opportunity for a blow job joke at my expense.... It did cross my mind lol |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 13, 2020 9:42:03 GMT
Good Times ahead! A while ago Angus and i were discussing the pain that is trying to find tonearm cable with the right quality. Due to the size limitations of the 5pin din. I mused over how a little adapter could be made and knocked up a 5pin din to reach socket junction box. Angus has now taken this idea on and made this little cracker. It came to my attention that something similar is made by Www.thebetteraudiocompany.comNo firsts here then, but I'm using it now and it sounds fantastic. I'll drop some really nice CMC sockets in when I can, but straight away it sounds great with my spotfire cables in. Thanks Angus!    |
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Post by electronumpty on Jun 13, 2020 11:10:18 GMT
Very neat , looks a good option for swapping larger cables about.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 13, 2020 11:35:24 GMT
Very neat , looks a good option for swapping larger cables about. Its a cracker. I'm very pleased with how it's working. The "block" rotates too, to allow positioning for best fit etc |
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Post by sq225917 on Jun 13, 2020 16:50:38 GMT
I have five pin lemo sockets and plugs if you want a pair.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 13, 2020 19:23:23 GMT
I have five pin lemo sockets and plugs if you want a pair. I'm not sure what I'd use it for? |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 13, 2020 19:24:27 GMT
Been busy with the new AWM PROTOTYPE PREAMP (Phonomac designed) Can't find an Alps blue just to try it out...someone killed them all? Good old fashioned biscuit tin build...cant be bad lol     |
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Post by electronumpty on Jun 13, 2020 20:16:47 GMT
Been busy with the new AWM PROTOTYPE PREAMP (Phonomac designed) Can't find an Alps blue just to try it out...someone killed them all? Good old fashioned biscuit tin build...cant be bad lol Interesting, how it sound. Btw if you really need an ALPs you can have the one I took out of my headphone amp. 10k rating . |
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Post by firebottle on Jun 13, 2020 20:31:34 GMT
You haven't found my stash of Alps then?
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 13, 2020 22:06:43 GMT
You haven't found my stash of Alps then? Nope.....lol I genuinely don't want to disassemble the stepped attenuator from the Neurochrome but it may be the best way to try it out |
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Post by jimbo on Jun 14, 2020 6:39:27 GMT
BT1 ?  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 14, 2020 6:41:01 GMT
BT1 ? BT1! Lol....yes, I love it. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 14, 2020 15:28:54 GMT
Well BT1 is in and playing... Its a proper lash up and yet its really slick sounding. Fluid and clean, just how how I like it. Lots of listening to do but early signs are very promising   |
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Post by antonio on Jun 15, 2020 5:01:06 GMT
So are you going to get a proper case for it. If it's that good why not get Ant to knock you one up, giving it a posher feel.
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