Two Rocks #102 Replica
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Two Rocks #102 Replica
So for all you Two Rock Freaks..Here is one more gem I ran across.Two Rocks replica of 102. I believe this one was built for Robben and has actually used the amp several times.
Why on earth would they use NOS CTS pots I didn't think those made any difference Tony
Why on earth would they use NOS CTS pots I didn't think those made any difference Tony
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Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
Awesome Tony.
Looks like they used Draloric MK3s on the plates and a mixture of Roedestein and Draloric MK3s on the cathodes. I would love to know how Robben compared it to the real 102?
I just redid all the pots in one of my amps with vintage pots and they make a pretty big difference
Looks like they used Draloric MK3s on the plates and a mixture of Roedestein and Draloric MK3s on the cathodes. I would love to know how Robben compared it to the real 102?
I just redid all the pots in one of my amps with vintage pots and they make a pretty big difference
Ian
Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
Thanks for posting Tony . Do we know what year this one is?talbany wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:41 am So for all you Two Rock Freaks..Here is one more gem I ran across.Two Rocks replica of 102. I believe this one was built for Robben and has actually used the amp several times.
Why on earth would they use NOS CTS pots I didn't think those made any difference
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Tony
The 2021 Bloomfield we reverse engineered recently uses all Alpha pots with KOA 1/2 what resistors everywhere except the plates and power section.
The 2021 also used the 600v insulation wire that CE Distribution sells now for the preamp section. The insulation on this amp looks a little thinner. I guess because this is a replica build.
Was there any serial # written with marker on the inside?
Thanks Tony!
Guy
Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
Hello GuyGuy77 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:40 pmThanks for posting Tony . Do we know what year this one is?talbany wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:41 am So for all you Two Rock Freaks..Here is one more gem I ran across.Two Rocks replica of 102. I believe this one was built for Robben and has actually used the amp several times.
Why on earth would they use NOS CTS pots I didn't think those made any difference
IMG_3544.jpgIMG_3543.jpg
Tony
The 2021 Bloomfield we reverse engineered recently uses all Alpha pots with KOA 1/2 what resistors everywhere except the plates and power section.
The 2021 also used the 600v insulation wire that CE Distribution sells now for the preamp section. The insulation on this amp looks a little thinner. I guess because this is a replica build.
Was there any serial # written with marker on the inside?
Thanks Tony!
Guy
The amp is at least 10 years old and was constructed before Two Rock sold the company. IIRC the amp was constructed specifically for Robben to use as a backline rental so it would make some sense for them to try and get as close as possible to the sound of 102..
I cannot say for sure if Two Rock was actually inside of 102 however looking at some of the components they picked and used there is a better than good chance they at least had some photos..Keep in mind though this was a long time ago and some of this is speculation since 102 was not disclosed here or anywhere else AFAIK.
At the time I am sure they got their wire from several vendors but I can tell you that one of them was Apex Jr and looks to be RGU 188 (which they sell)https://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17845 Originally the amp had RGU/59 but was more than likely upgraded to the 188 when dumble did the Skyliner update (Like 124) He also used his fair share of it in his DILators
If you look at the P.I of 102 it has all C.F. Q-Lines (Dralorics) and so does the Two Rock.Do you think this is a coincidence? No Ser# (Prototype) BTW.It does look like V1's bypass cap was changed on the clone at some point and Dumble did use Elna caps (124) as was the Two Rock.
Tony
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Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
You could be right but do remember seeing them in an O.D.S. at some point and trying to find them on E-bayijedouglas wrote: ↑Fri Jul 09, 2021 1:49 amDid 124 or 102 have Elna caps? I thought 124 had Teapo caps?
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Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
Cool. I found some on eBay a while back so I'll try them and see what they sound like
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Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
It looks less tidy than I would expect. Is that intentional?
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Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
I've seen worse. For me personally I would rather open an amp and see that than a perfectly wired amp with an all in one etched or worse wave soldered PCB Board. As long as you keep certain wires separated and short as possible thats what really matters IMO Also given it was a prototype for Robben to use they were more than likely not concerned with aesthetics..professormudd wrote: ↑Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:58 pm It looks less tidy than I would expect. Is that intentional?
Tony
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Thanks for the update Tony! They defiantly did there homework before building it
Guy
Thanks for the update Tony! They defiantly did there homework before building it
Guy
talbany wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 9:59 pmGuy77 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:40 pmtalbany wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:41 am So for all you Two Rock Freaks..Here is one more gem I ran across.Two Rocks replica of 102. I believe this one was built for Robben and has actually used the amp several times.
Why on earth would they use NOS CTS pots I didn't think those made any difference
IMG_3544.jpgIMG_3543.jpg
Tony
Hello Guy
The amp is at least 10 years old and was constructed before Two Rock sold the company. IIRC the amp was constructed specifically for Robben to use as a backline rental so it would make some sense for them to try and get as close as possible to the sound of 102..
I cannot say for sure if Two Rock was actually inside of 102 however looking at some of the components they picked and used there is a better than good chance they at least had some photos..Keep in mind though this was a long time ago and some of this is speculation since 102 was not disclosed here or anywhere else AFAIK.
At the time I am sure they got their wire from several vendors but I can tell you that one of them was Apex Jr and looks to be RGU 188 (which they sell)https://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17845 Originally the amp had RGU/59 but was more than likely upgraded to the 188 when dumble did the Skyliner update (Like 124) He also used his fair share of it in his DILators
If you look at the P.I of 102 it has all C.F. Q-Lines (Dralorics) and so does the Two Rock.Do you think this is a coincidence? No Ser# (Prototype) 102.jpeg
BTW.It does look like V1's bypass cap was changed on the clone at some point and Dumble did use Elna caps (124) as was the Two Rock.
Tony
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Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
I was more remarking on what looked like maybe flux or some other residue along with a lot of small particles of debris. But you make a good point regarding it being a prototype. I imagine it spent a lot of time on the bench getting parts swapped until they got it right... cleaning the boards probably ranked pretty low on their list.talbany wrote: ↑Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:57 pmI've seen worse. For me personally I would rather open an amp and see that than a perfectly wired amp with an all in one etched or worse wave soldered PCB Board. As long as you keep certain wires separated and short as possible thats what really matters IMO Also given it was a prototype for Robben to use they were more than likely not concerned with aesthetics..professormudd wrote: ↑Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:58 pm It looks less tidy than I would expect. Is that intentional?
Tony
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Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
Hello Tonytalbany wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 9:59 pm ...
Hello Guy
The amp is at least 10 years old and was constructed before Two Rock sold the company. IIRC the amp was constructed specifically for Robben to use as a backline rental so it would make some sense for them to try and get as close as possible to the sound of 102..
I cannot say for sure if Two Rock was actually inside of 102 however looking at some of the components they picked and used there is a better than good chance they at least had some photos..Keep in mind though this was a long time ago and some of this is speculation since 102 was not disclosed here or anywhere else AFAIK.
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BTW.It does look like V1's bypass cap was changed on the clone at some point and Dumble did use Elna caps (124) as was the Two Rock.
Tony
IIRC around 10 years ago I read that Robben, while also trying some of their amps, had Two Rock servicing at least one of his two ODS, maybe just tubes replacement and rebias but this "backup" replica now suggests the amp was pulled out of the cabinet and blueprinted.
If not how do they built such a replica?
Trial and error doesn't seems to me a reasonable option, maybe Robben asked a schematic to A. Dumble and he gave it to Two Rock along with the replica build request.
Anyway, whatever was the source of their information, why do you say that V1b bypass cap was changed and it wasn't already there as they built it?
Do we have to think that 102 had a 1uF V1b bypass cap?
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Teo
Re: Two Rocks #102 Replica
TeoHello Tony
IIRC around 10 years ago I read that Robben, while also trying some of their amps, had Two Rock servicing at least one of his two ODS, maybe just tubes replacement and rebias but this "backup" replica now suggests the amp was pulled out of the cabinet and blueprinted.
If not how do they built such a replica?
Thanks for the info!
I too remember hearing that Two Rock had done some work on 102 around the time this photo leaked but this was a long time ago and cannot confirm this in any of my older notes
IMO Doubt H.A.D shared such a schematic!..I remember in an interview Robben mentions thatTrial and error doesn't seems to me a reasonable option, maybe Robben asked a schematic to A. Dumble and he gave it to Two Rock along with the replica build request.
Alexander did not have or make a schematic of 102 (around the time he built his #2 ODS combo)
As far as what we know from those who have been inside 102 and have shared their insights 102 has all 5uf bypass caps like around the time the layout was done in the files section.Anyway, whatever was the source of their information, why do you say that V1b bypass cap was changed and it wasn't already there as they built it?
Do we have to think that 102 had a 1uF V1b bypass cap?
BTW. I know of some ODS's having 1 uF bypass caps in V1 this was from what I have seen and or heard about is a fairly rare mod? that and it's a different brand cap leads me to think this was a later tweak.
Tony
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