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    Post by KenGaler Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:57 pm

    Thank you
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    Post by KenGaler Fri Nov 08, 2019 3:11 pm

    Button head screws softened it up.

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    Post by KenGaler Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:29 pm

    AC Controller

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    Post by audiobill Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:52 am

    Very cool!
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    Post by KenGaler Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:41 pm

    Between the two amps and the AC unit there are a total of 18 parts that need to be machined. Most need machining on 2-4 sides. The first quote I received using 304 SS was just under $6K. AL was only about $500 less. GASP!

    I got lucky and a friend of a friend has a CNC in his garage. He quoted $2100 for AL. So, I'm going with that.

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    Post by KenGaler Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:14 am

    PCBs came in

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    Post by KenGaler Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:58 am

    avi.inc wrote:This is what the pro use.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speakon_connector

    I do like them and may wind up changing to them. Thanks
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    Post by Dahlberg Tue Dec 17, 2019 6:54 pm

    I used the Neutrik STX series  for a project, they are really nice  Cool

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    Post by KenGaler Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:03 pm

    Some electronics porn, PCBs stuffed.  Waiting for cleaner to come in so a bit dirty.  I added 3D printed mounts on the pre-amp PCB to keep the caps from moving too much.

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    Post by Dahlberg Wed Dec 18, 2019 6:59 pm

    Looks nice Smile I'm guessing you are skipping the "supplementary cap module", but what's R2 for ?
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    Post by KenGaler Thu Dec 19, 2019 11:21 am

    Dahlberg wrote:Looks nice Smile I'm guessing you are skipping the "supplementary cap module", but what's R2 for ?

    Yeah, I replaced the cap module and the chassis cap. R2 is just a 500K bleeder, about 1/2w.
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    Post by KenGaler Thu Dec 19, 2019 1:33 pm

    I'm in a bit of a pickle. I have the transformers ready for painting but nowhere warm enough to paint them. Can't inside because it's toxic, the garage is too cold even in NC. ERG! Maybe I can use a couple space heaters in the garage.
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    Post by Dahlberg Thu Dec 19, 2019 7:36 pm

    A couple of halogen flood lights gets pretty hot. Don't know if anyone sells them anymore though, it's all LED now so....

    Your project is inspiring and it gave me some new ideas now that I've decided to keep the amps so , thanks Smile
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    Post by KenGaler Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:27 pm

    Dahlberg wrote:A couple of halogen flood lights gets pretty hot. Don't know if anyone sells them anymore though, it's all LED now so....


    Good thought, I'll run down to home depot and see what they have.

    Your project is inspiring and it gave me some new ideas now that I've decided to keep the amps so , thanks Smile

    I wish I thought to add VU meters.
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    Post by audiobill Sun Dec 22, 2019 12:20 pm

    In the winter, I've sprayed warm transformers in the cold garage, then brought inside to dry.

    Repeat for 2-3 coats.

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    Post by KenGaler Thu Jan 09, 2020 12:59 pm

    I wound up having a freak warm day and got the trannys painted. Also, I got the machined parts in. I cleaned them up, sanded and then used Scotch Brite and WD-40 to brush them. They're presently at the plating co getting a Chromate Clear. I should have them tomorrow or Monday.

    Finally, the most fun part is about here, the wiring. :-)
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    Post by KenGaler Tue Jan 14, 2020 11:56 am

    The machined parts are back.  Pics of the AC Control Unit.  

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    Post by KenGaler Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:46 am

    Finally ready for wiring but I really need to work on customers projects for a bit before they dis-own me. This project is addictive.

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    Post by KenGaler Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:37 pm

    Because I made so many mods I really can't use Bob's excellent wiring instructions. I'll wire both amps at the same time, in layers starting with the most unlikely-to-be-changed parts first such as filaments, Bias meter, fan, primary, output.. then work my way up to the signal lines. I'll yellow line the schematic as I go.
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    Post by Dahlberg Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:04 pm

    Beautiful work so far Very Happy The TDK/Epcos caps needs a couple of days to settle, say 50-100h or so. I replaced the "two cap arrangement" for two of these instead (600v/220uf) and it worked out just fine.
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    Post by KenGaler Sat Jan 18, 2020 11:13 am

    Dahlberg wrote:Beautiful work so far Very Happy  The TDK/Epcos caps needs a couple of days to settle, say 50-100h or so. I replaced the "two cap arrangement" for two of these instead (600v/220uf) and it worked out just fine.

    Thank you
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    Post by KenGaler Sat Jan 18, 2020 11:14 am

    All nets except the signal lines.

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    Post by KenGaler Thu Jan 23, 2020 4:10 pm

    All wired!
    Made some changes.  

    - The retro cloth wire is nice but doesn't work for the heater wiring.  Too bulky.
    - I'm not planning on ever using a tube rectifier so I removed the white heater wires and terminated.
    - After a lot of thought and talks with a couple audio mentors I removed the audio GND from the chassis and tied it to Chassis GND via a 10 ohm resistor.  (See section 9 here https://sound-au.com/earthing.htm#s6 )

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