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    VTA M-125 Build, Copper/Black, Octal driver boards

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    Post by blegas78 Wed May 29, 2019 11:40 pm

    I recently finished a pair of the m-125s with copper-plated transformer covers, matte-black powder coated chassis, and the octal driver boards.  Also, some of the hardware has been swapped for socket capped screws and cap nuts.  

    I have yet to listen to them on a proper set of speakers. I was just excited to share the fresh build!  This was a super fun kit, the instructions were very thorough and easy to follow.  I only wish I could build more Smile

    Here is an album of some of the assembly steps: https://imgur.com/a/XfAYCP2

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    Post by blegas78 Thu May 30, 2019 1:05 am

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    Post by Dave_in_Va Thu May 30, 2019 9:16 am

    MAN!! Look at that wiring! Great job. Beautiful amps.
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    Post by blegas78 Fri May 31, 2019 1:25 am

    Thank you Dave_in_Va! I definitely improved when I wired the second amp. I think that part of the clean wiring appearance comes from the matte black chassis.
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    Post by pedrocols Fri May 31, 2019 9:16 pm

    Lovely 💖
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    Post by Kray Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:59 pm

    wow. love the powder coating What a Face
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    Post by audiobill Tue Jul 16, 2019 6:45 am

    That's a great look, I built a pair just like that a few years ago for deepee99....
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    Post by Guest Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:05 pm

    Man those look nice - what is that tall tube you are running in the phase splitter position?
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    Post by Sovtek1 Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:32 pm

    Gorgeous!
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    Post by BNR_1 Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:51 pm

    That is a gorgeous build. Top notch workmanship, and great photos. So tell us what it sounds like? If you could share what is your reference in comparison to other setups. Thank you.

    PS - the M125 is my want. I just have to deal with other needs at the moment. In all due time.

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