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  1. L

    Recapping Marantz 3650 Pre-Amp Need Help

    So I am in the process of replacing some of the caps in my unit. I ordered 1000UF 50V caps with only two leads, the original ones in the unit has 3 leads. Do I need to buy a 3 lead ones? Or can I use the ones I ordered with the 2 leads? What does the 3 lead connect to? Thank you!~
    • lovablevietb
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    • 3650 capacitors diy help marantz recapping
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  2. J

    original platter dimensions Pioneer spl-110

    Gday, complete newbie to this whole forum. I was wondering if anybody had an idea on the platter dimensions for a pioneer spl-110. acquired one through my partner grandmothers estate and trying to get it running again although platter has disappeared... hence planning on making one with...
  3. patslice

    AC motor wiring

    Hello everybody! I'm building my TT, and I'm a little ignorant about motors wiring. This is my motor, a 220VAC/50Hz Premotec. This is my power source, a 220VAC filtered input. This is the scheme of the wiring for my motor (parallel coils and soldered terminals) It looks pretty simple, but...
    • patslice
    • Thread
    • diy motor power turntable wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
  4. patslice

    DIY Turntable Advice Needed!

    Hello everyone! I'm willing to start a pretty ambitious project: building my own turntable! I want to stay pretty simple with a classic look: a 33/45 belt-driven platter with solid wooden plinth and wooden faceplate. And I'm really loving this project so far! I do have a few technical...
    • patslice
    • Thread
    • bearing diy doityourself gearmotor hum motor platter pulley spindle turntable
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: DIY
  5. Thorens plint Palissander Maple

    Thorens plint Palissander Maple

    Thorens TD160 with custom plinth in Palissander and birdseye maple
    • anonieme
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    • birdseye custom diy maple palissander plinth td160 thorens
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Turntable Gallery
  6. CK2III Cavalli Kan Kumisa headphone amp with wood and aluminum case

    CK2III Cavalli Kan Kumisa headphone amp with wood and aluminum case

    Cavalli Kan Kumisa (CK2III) headphone amplifier with high quality custom made wood (mahogany) / aluminum case. Can be configured for 230 V or 115V Epsilon 12 - DC protection and delay muting circuit Enclosure: Mahogany wood and aluminum with massive 3.6mm brushed aluminium front panel and...
    • mfspdesigns
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    • amb amp cavalli ck2iii custom diy enclosure epsilon12 headphone kan kumisa sigma11
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    • Category: DIY
  7. M3 headphone amp with wood and aluminum case

    M3 headphone amp with wood and aluminum case

    M3 class A headphone amplifier with active ground and high quality custom made wood (mahogany) / aluminum case. With Sigma11 PSU (24V) and Epsilon12 circuit. Can be configured for 230 V or 115V Epsilon 12 - DC protection and delay muting circuit Enclosure: Mahogany wood and aluminum with...
    • mfspdesigns
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    • amb amp custom diy enclosure epsilon12 headphone m3 sigma11
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: DIY
  8. My simple headphone system!

    My simple headphone system!

    Sennheiser HD800 M3 headphone amplifier (DIY) Marantz CD6004
    • mfspdesigns
    • Media item
    • amp diy hd800 headphone m3
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Systems
  9. Cubical quad (loop) FM Antenna

    Cubical quad (loop) FM Antenna

    I know.. its ugly. But it works GREAT! :-) Its in an unfinished state... just mocked up for testing. (so gimmie a break :-)
    • MuZak
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    • antenna diy fm
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: DIY
  10. DIY preamp

    DIY preamp

    This is my 'TL-1' linestage - I've been making different variations of this same circuit for the past few years. Basically a triode connected EF86 DC coupled to a 6922 White Cathode follower. Can drive any sane length of cable and even a pair of headphones. Top plate is by Front Panel Express...
    • dividebytube
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    • diy ef86
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Systems
  11. RCA CTC-5 HV cage new cover

    RCA CTC-5 HV cage new cover

    RCA CTC-5 HV cage new cover
    • ChrisW6ATV
    • Media item
    • ctc-5 ctc5 diy
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  12. HA-1 power cable

    HA-1 power cable

    homemade power cable for HA-1 MkII headphone amplifier
    • Orcinus
    • Media item
    • cable cord diy power
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: DIY
  13. MTM Speakers

    MTM Speakers

    This is the closeup view of my DIY MTM speakers.
    • Anil kumar
    • Media item
    • diy mtm speakers
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: DIY
  14. Speakers I built

    Speakers I built

    Some speakers I built, then gave to a buddy of mine because they happened to sound great in his system and look better in his living room!
    • speedle
    • Media item
    • diy
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: DIY
  15. Surrounds

    Surrounds

    These are the surrounds. Adire AV5s with Audax TM025F1 tweets, a custom crossover, Ribbon mahogany covered with tung oil, and a rear port tuned to 70Hz. The image is simply stunning in it's depth. These units can even be used for small mains, with a sub for bottom end chores. Measured in room F3...
    • sandt38
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    • adire diy surround
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    • Category: DIY
  16. The Wall

    The Wall

    This is the wall for right now. The sub will change soon. All speakers are modified Adire DIY, Pioneer Elite for processing and DVD/SACD/DVDA playback, and Pioneer widescreen HDTV.
    • sandt38
    • Media item
    • adire diy elite pioneer widescreen
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Systems
  17. System on DIY Rack

    System on DIY Rack

    System as @ march 2004. From top Technics SL-10, Sansui CD-x711, Naim NAC72, Technics ST-S7, Naim NAP140, Naim Supercap. On DIY rack using bearing isolators. Dynaudio Contour 1.8Mk2 spkrs
    • SteveA
    • Media item
    • diy dynaudio naim rack sansui
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Member's Systems
  18. College system

    College system

    In this picture you will see some nice looking shoes! You will also see my DIY Pass Aleph 3 clone (black thing in front of tv stand), Audcom preamp sitting on top of other video equipment, and my Acoustic Energy 309's. I use Kimber 8PR for speaker cable and diy interconnects using Belden 89259A.
    • breguetphile
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    • / acoustic aleph audcom diy energy pass
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Member's Systems
  19. DIY SE 45 amp

    DIY SE 45 amp

    This is my first DIY SET amp. It uses the classic 6SL7/45 SE circuit with RC coupling. Nothing fancy. I used quality parts throughout and careful assembly. The results have been quite satisfying. I should have noted the power output: 2 WPC on a good day. This is plenty for my very sensitive...
    • Bauhausler
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    • 45 diy folly set
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Member Galleries
  20. DIY SE 45 amp underside

    DIY SE 45 amp underside

    This is my first DIY SET amp. It uses the classic 6SL7/45 SE circuit with RC coupling. Nothing fancy. I used quality parts throughout and careful assembly. The results have been quite satisfying.
    • Bauhausler
    • Media item
    • 45 diy folly set triode
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  21. HdK Wave Cannon

    HdK Wave Cannon

    A view of the HdK Acoustic Wave Cannon that I built as an experiment. The cannon is suspended by a system of pulleys and rope. It is located at the highest point in my living room with a vaulted ceiling. Inside are two 12" drivers face-to-face. Total length is about 12 feet.
    • House de Kris
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    • cannon diy subwoofer wave
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: DIY
  22. Wardsweb Bottlhead Paramour

    Wardsweb Bottlhead Paramour

    Chassis done, now time to wire. Lots more to come...
    • Wardsweb
    • Media item
    • 2a3 amps bottlehead diy paramour wardsweb
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Bottleheads Gallery
  23. Wardsweb Living Room Tubes & Horns

    Wardsweb Living Room Tubes & Horns

    Here is the latest setup for my living room. Pretty much a DIY rig short of the Shanling CDP. Custom built Bottlehead Foreplay preamp and custom one of a kind direct coupled 2A3. amp,
    • Wardsweb
    • Media item
    • 2a3 bottlehead diy foreplay shanling wardsweb
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Systems
  24. Wardsweb 2A3 Umbilical Cord

    Wardsweb 2A3 Umbilical Cord

    Here is closeup shot of the Canon circular connector used for the power umbilical cord to the amp chassis.
    • Wardsweb
    • Media item
    • 2a3 canon circular connector cord coupled direct diy power supply umbilical wardsweb
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: DIY
  25. Wardsweb 2A3 Amp Bottom View

    Wardsweb 2A3 Amp Bottom View

    I know most people will never see the bottoms but I know it's done right.
    • Wardsweb
    • Media item
    • 2a3 coupled direct diy wardsweb
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: DIY
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