#183 build attempt
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#183 build attempt
After years of wanting one of these I took a swing at building a #183. Somewhat exhausting this was a bit of work.
Stainless steel chassis, black anodized CNC machined/engraved panels.
First gut shot, fairly standard components PEC pots, Micalex sockets, 10k hour filter caps.
I decided to try these film and Tin foil caps, those large aluminum mothers.
There was a lot crammed into this end of the amp, I used some solid wire to get control over the wiring hairball.
The company in NH who made the chassis for me did an incredible job, check out those fully welded corners.
Stainless steel chassis, black anodized CNC machined/engraved panels.
First gut shot, fairly standard components PEC pots, Micalex sockets, 10k hour filter caps.
I decided to try these film and Tin foil caps, those large aluminum mothers.
There was a lot crammed into this end of the amp, I used some solid wire to get control over the wiring hairball.
The company in NH who made the chassis for me did an incredible job, check out those fully welded corners.
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That's a beautiful build! Between the turret boards, cool parts selection, and clean lead dress it looks like a work of art.
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Beautiful! Very, very clean. I'm exhausted just looking at it!
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That
Is
amazing.
Well done! I wish my builds ended up looking that beautiful.
~Phil
Is
amazing.
Well done! I wish my builds ended up looking that beautiful.
~Phil
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Mate. I tip my hat to your artistry.
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Not bad for an attempt...
(what a beauty!)
That looks like a pretty bit of work, indeed...
(what a beauty!)
That looks like a pretty bit of work, indeed...
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Build attempt? You're a architect! Looks fine to me(understatement )
Are you happy with the way it sounds?
Erwin
Are you happy with the way it sounds?
Erwin
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stunning build
Dumble wouldn't like it though..... too tidy ...LOL....
hope it sounds good
M
Dumble wouldn't like it though..... too tidy ...LOL....
hope it sounds good
M
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Congrats, very nice and tight build! If this is an attempt, I can't for you to confirm ! Any sound clip?
Cheers,
Fred.
Cheers,
Fred.
Re: #183 build attempt
Wow this is a really impressive build!
-Dan
-Dan
Re: #183 build attempt
Thanks everyone, this was attempt #2. On my first attempt I ran into a number of frustrations during the build. For #2 I changed the order of the build, building in layers, revises some boards, added more mini turret boards and a new board for those 3 toggle switches which was a hairball of components and wires on #1.
Some more gut shots because gut shots are cool!
Some more gut shots because gut shots are cool!
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Yes, exactly. Dumble builds are very labor intensive and the build order of layering things from the chassis deck up must be observed, otherwise there is rework accompanied with a lot of swearing. The neater and more stark they appear, the greater the effort that goes into it! I am gearing up for another 102 build myself.
Beautifully done though! As much art as science
Let us know how it sounds! I'm interested to hear your impressions on your part choices.
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Irritated with off the shelf coax choices (even the Mogami at TubeDepot) I made my own. Neoprene heat shrink over braided shield tube over 24awg PTFE silver plated wire.
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