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IMG_1423.JPGMaking the chassis3283 viewsBefore bending the sheet metal.
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Hi-Vi-Research-Swans-Tempus-Bookshelf-Speakers.JPGHi-Vi Research Swans Tempus Bookshelf Speakers6227 viewsRear view of the Hi-Vi Research Swans Tempus Bookshelf Speakers. I built two pairs of the Tempus and the cost was about $725/pair. I think that is a very fair price for speakers of that quality.
See Hi-Vi Research F6 / TN28 Swans Tempus Bookshelf Speakers for the speaker box enclosure plan. Also my build log has more information.
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Dons6C33C.jpgDon's 6C33C tube amp from Down Under with locally wound OPTs3638 viewsThis beautiful 6c33c amp is not one of mine but belongs to a regular customer of the electronics store I work at. The power tubes are the same used in Mig fighter jets as regulator tubes. Don has dropped one on a wooden floor, it bounced and he caught it. Tough tubes. The timber base is made by Don and the top plate is 4mm thick ABS plastic. The power transformers and chokes are well separated from the music making bits. He employed locally made horizontal power transformer, chokes and audio OPTs. The amp is musical and neutral sounding low bass is a little spongy and undefined when added to my all valve system. It produces 15W, not bad from a SET. The front tube is a Sovtek 6SJ7 and the amp is two stage and weighs 40lb! Mark – contributor.
See this 6c33c tube amplifier thread for more info about this tube.
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Nigel-K-12G-Tube-Amplifier-Kit-Build~1.jpgK-12G Tube Amplifier Kit Build5547 viewsNigel's build of a K-12G Tube Amplifier Kit.
For full details of Nigel's build, see his K-12G Tube Amp Kit Build thread.
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DIY-6AS7-Tube-Headphone-Amplifier.jpgDIY 6AS7 Tube Headphone Amplifier3557 viewsMy name is Laurie. I have been building and DIYing for 45 years now and happily will never stop. This tube headphone amp is from a thread in the Form.
The power connecting cable comes from a European Travel Iron I bought for $1.00 at junk shop. (220v/6A) They will be shortened when I find a perch for the amp and me. The sound is better than my ears have ever heard so I will be keeping this one for my retirement entertainment should such a time ever come. Wink It has worked from day one and continues to please me every time it is turned on. The tubes are JJ ECC88 / 6AS7 with a 5V4 rectifier tube. To spite it's small size the parts are quite easily accessed. I over built most components so it will outlast me I fear. The only change I anticipate may be the 6AS7 to a bottle neck glass to match the rectifier tube. I do have and use a 6080 tube, but i can tell no difference in sound. It will take more then a few hours of listening to get my ears better tuned.Feb 28, 2017
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4-channel-400W-amplifier.jpg 4 channel, 400 W amplifier2795 viewsThis 4-channel 400 W amplifier uses Hypex UcD400HG modules together with the corresponding power supply.
The whole is mounted inside a Galaxy 330 x 230 x 80 case.
For building instructions, have a look at this project's wiki.
Two such amplifiers has been working for over 2 years in my lounge, driving Linn Komponent 110 loudspeakers which each have 4 speaker inputs.
Francois Corthay - Switzerland
Project Page: 4 channel 400 W amplifier using Hypex UcD400HG modules Dec 20, 2015
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E88CC-SV83-SET-Amplifiers.jpgDual SV83 SET Amplifiers2885 viewsA mirrored pair of SET amplifiers, presently being used in bridged mode. All P2P construction using silver solder. I included a "Hazen grid" capacitor and input tube bias change switch. The single mA meter displays individual output tube bias current with a Left/Right switch. Edcor XPRW178 power transformer and GXSE10-6-8K output transformers. Upgraded caps to Jantzen Audio 1200V Z-Superior. Upgraded resistors to PRP PR9372 Audio for metal film and TAKMAN REX for carbon film. ALPS Blue 100K attenuator. The power supply uses a RCA 5U4GB rectifier and Hammond 156R choke. Matched pairs of Svetlana SV83 for power and JJ E88CC for the input tube.
Billy Whiten - Georgia, USADec 20, 2015
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6V6-Push-Pull-Amplifier.jpgPush-Pull (PP) 6V6GT Tube Amplifier2374 viewsThis 6V6 amp was built following the DIY Push-Pull (PP) 6V6 / 6V6GT Tube Amplifier Schematic. Power Supply transformer and Output transformers are handmade in Argentina by NavasBaccino. I'd like to thank Brad S. for the help. The sound is amazing and clear, free of distortion.
Gabriel Rofrano, ARGENTINA
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Dec 20, 2015
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