124 Re-visited
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124 Re-visited
Finally got back to my reverse layout 124. 4 x 6L6GC.
I know a couple of us have built this reverse layout.
The pre-amp board looks like a pin cushion now...
Voltages pretty much on the money with the values in the sticky.
Chassis & transformers from RJ - Thanks RJ - both great.
Relay boards & 5vdc psu from Colossal - highly recommend them - Thanks Dave. PAB & OD on the floor.
It's being broken in by the new owner - back next weekend for tidy up & a couple of tweeks. Pretty much nailed what he's looking for. Hairs on the back of his neck stood up when he first plugged in. Always a good sign.
Sounds huge & full. It'll get a 1 x12 cab (again from Colossal) with an Eminence Patriot Commonwealth. Huge, heavy buggers but I likes them.
No clips yet unfortunately.
I know a couple of us have built this reverse layout.
The pre-amp board looks like a pin cushion now...
Voltages pretty much on the money with the values in the sticky.
Chassis & transformers from RJ - Thanks RJ - both great.
Relay boards & 5vdc psu from Colossal - highly recommend them - Thanks Dave. PAB & OD on the floor.
It's being broken in by the new owner - back next weekend for tidy up & a couple of tweeks. Pretty much nailed what he's looking for. Hairs on the back of his neck stood up when he first plugged in. Always a good sign.
Sounds huge & full. It'll get a 1 x12 cab (again from Colossal) with an Eminence Patriot Commonwealth. Huge, heavy buggers but I likes them.
No clips yet unfortunately.
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Re: 124 Re-visited
Looks great Bob. What have you got going on for the bias test jacks? There must be a ground lug back there, but I can't make it out. The Encore transformers are Twin spec? And, what's the story on the potted choke?
Re: 124 Re-visited
Good eyes Martin.
I just use the chassis as the ground point to set bias.
The Edcors are huge, got the spec sheets here somewhere. We spanked this amp for 2 hours solid & there was very little temperature rise.
The choke I re-purposed. I forget what it came out of. Around 4H I seem to remember. I'll check the DCR - don't remember right now. It didn't break a sweat either - I was a wondering if it would be up to it, but it's fine.
I just use the chassis as the ground point to set bias.
The Edcors are huge, got the spec sheets here somewhere. We spanked this amp for 2 hours solid & there was very little temperature rise.
The choke I re-purposed. I forget what it came out of. Around 4H I seem to remember. I'll check the DCR - don't remember right now. It didn't break a sweat either - I was a wondering if it would be up to it, but it's fine.
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Re: 124 Re-visited
Nice, Bob. #124 combo with a EVM12L has been my main player the last
year got to love it.
Steve.
year got to love it.
Steve.
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Re: 124 Re-visited
Great looking build Bob.
Re: 124 Re-visited
Very, very nice! Looks great
Re: 124 Re-visited
Did rj or anyone else come up with a layout for this reversed chassis?
Re: 124 Re-visited
I think there was a mirror image layout which got confusing in a hurry.
Once you figure out which end of the pots to ground it's pretty straight forward. But, as with most D style layouts, there's a build sequence that makes it easier - ish.
Once you figure out which end of the pots to ground it's pretty straight forward. But, as with most D style layouts, there's a build sequence that makes it easier - ish.
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Re: 124 Re-visited
Very nice Bob! Always good when a build can make the hair on the back of the neck do weird stuff.
You mean to tell me there is a procedure for these?
I usually keep building until there is nothing left to forget. Then I pug it in and find out what I forgot...
You mean to tell me there is a procedure for these?
I usually keep building until there is nothing left to forget. Then I pug it in and find out what I forgot...
"Education is what you're left with after you have forgotten what you have learned" - Enzo
Re: 124 Re-visited
Yup - sounds familiar.
My cavalier "fire now, aim later" method caused me to pull the board 3 times.
Finally checked everything twice before firing up.
Only to find I'd screwed up a relay contact n/o-n/c.
edit.
Here's the original thread Mark.
http://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=
And a pic of her in her house. 1x12 cab will be here today. Will make for a nice gig rig.
My cavalier "fire now, aim later" method caused me to pull the board 3 times.
Finally checked everything twice before firing up.
Only to find I'd screwed up a relay contact n/o-n/c.
edit.
Here's the original thread Mark.
http://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=
And a pic of her in her house. 1x12 cab will be here today. Will make for a nice gig rig.
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Re: 124 Re-visited
Welcome to the Darkside Bob. Great looking amp.
Re: 124 Re-visited
Looks very nice. Great housing!
I still cant hone this skill enough for my liking, but with so much inspiration coming from here, at least I am working at it.
Niki
I still cant hone this skill enough for my liking, but with so much inspiration coming from here, at least I am working at it.
Niki