Sir.Byrd's F5 build thread

[marantzfan]

We'll see how long the preamp takes. Should be a neater build now that I have some build experience and know what NOT to do...

I built the regular B1. Took about a week and half of that was just waiting for parts. Much quicker/simpler...

 

[Sir.Byrd]

I could have built it much quicker but I've just not had the time, then I ran out of money. I have to finish up some paying project before I can do it. I still need to buy the attenuator.

 

[Sir.Byrd]

Yeah I picked up an ELMA selector, looks to be a nice piece! I'll know tomorrow.
Maybe I should have the Khozmo custom made with all vishay "nude" resistors...
But I digress... back to the F5 this thread should go!

 

[westend]

Congrats on the finals, SB!
Now you can hook it up to the most revealing setup you can muster and have a good listen. You'll hear things that were not present before. The DCB1 is a perfect fit for the F5, also.
What kind of speakers are you mating with the F5?

 

[Sir.Byrd]

Thoroughly restored speakerlab super sevens.

 

[Sir.Byrd]

Note: nuts and threaded inserts holding the faceplate on are tempermanent.

Pardon the mess

 

[vincei]

Wow what a gorgeous setup, it must sound heavenly!

 

[Sir.Byrd]

Wow, the first thing that struck me was how damn quiet this amp is. I can't tell when it's on or off!

 

[Spalls]

Do I spy a pair of Speakerlab W1208Rs lurking in the lower right corner of this photo? :scratch2:

 

[SpeakerLabFan]

Congratulations Will!

 

[Spalls]

Nice job, Will!!!

By the way, is this any indication that the IMFs are going to come back with bright blue grill cloth?

 

[Russellc]

Wow, the first thing that struck me was how damn quiet this amp is. I can't tell when it's on or off!

Yes,very interesting feature of the Pass stuff.....even when I use a tube pre that normally has just a little hum......at least with other amps anyway.

Russellc

 

[wildone]

Speakerlab 12s in the corner Maybe? But I see a nice vintage? 1969 Yamaha acoustic guitar in the other corner.

WO

 

[Sir.Byrd]

Do I spy a pair of Speakerlab W1208Rs lurking in the lower right corner of this photo? :scratch2:

Two pair, actually.

 

[Sir.Byrd]

Speakerlab 12s in the corner Maybe? But I see a nice vintage? 1969 Yamaha acoustic guitar in the other corner.

WO

The guitar is actually in an aftermarket case (logo looks like yamaha in this photo) but it is probably the polar opposite of a Yamaha acoustic guitar, it is a Pyramid 12 string electric, of a similar vintage.

 

[ManyMoonsAudio]

It looks like a case for a top secret weapon. I like it man! Nice work

 

[Sir.Byrd]

It looks like a case for a top secret weapon. I like it man! Nice work

Maybe at least classified

 

[ouimetnick]

Great job Will! Post a LOT of pictures of the finished product. Esp the boards, and internals.

 

[Sir.Byrd]

Great job Will! Post a LOT of pictures of the finished product. Esp the boards, and internals.

There already are in the thread, if you care to wade through.

 

[dodog]

Wow, just amazing Will. Every time I see one of your projects I'm left feeling totally in awe and totally jealous. Are you still in High School too? Just amazing.