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I promised a follow-up, and here it is. Both monoblocks have been finished, and I’m now able to reveal the surprise- the new copper insert plates! I’m really happy with the way they turned out.
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One of my current projects is an upgrade of a pair of previous-generation monoblocks to the latest C-core transformers. These blocks were expertly built and highly modified, so there was a fair amount of planning and exploratory work involved in … Continue reading
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It seems like months since I’ve built the same kit twice in a row, and this one keeps the string alive! This is the power amp version of the L4 – the EL34p, built for a Canadian client. It is … Continue reading
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To finish out the month of March, here’s an ANKits DAC 4.1 LE build for an overseas client. This particular DAC got the standard 4.1 treatment- Audio Note tantalum resistors, ELNA Silmic electrolytics, and the fantastic Triple C-core coupling transformers. … Continue reading
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This EL34 power amp got a makeover today. It got a pretty complete overhaul- virtually all the resistors were replaced with non-magnetic audio grade Takman metal films, the cathode caps were changed to Black Gates, and customer-spec’ed Jensen silver foil … Continue reading
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This nice, older pair of interstage monoblocks needed a minor repair; since they had to come apart, we decided to bring them up to the modern spec, complete with the beautiful new copper insert plates and ultra-solid CMC black Bakelite … Continue reading
After thinking I had escaped the epidemic, I finally got the flu that’s been making the rounds in this area. I won’t go into details, but suffice it to say it was horrible! 🙂
One of the worst parts, aside from the obvious, was the unfortunate side effect that all of the awful head-congestion/ear problems meant that I could find no enjoyment in music for a few weeks.
By the time the illness had run its course, I was chomping at the bit to get into the backlog of projects that have been piling up. Much more to come…
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Here is a DAC 4.1 Signature build that was done for a local customer. This one got all the goodies – triple c-core output transformers with balanced/unbalanced outputs, all Audio Note tantalum resistors on the line board (and the complete … Continue reading
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As promised, here are some pictures of the new L4 Remote-controlled line amplifier. This line stage has Takman audio resistors throughout, as well as Elna SILMIC caps, and uses beautiful triple-c-core coupling transformers. The remote system is a digitally managed … Continue reading
