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Built a Class-D power amp using a Chinese Tripath 2022 board, a toroidal transformer from Apex Jr., and a black box found at the GW. Sounds excellent, 40-60Wpc into 4 ohms, drives the AR91's with considerable authority.
Ugly, though. No problem, it fits nicely behind the Luxman. Now you see it, now you don't.
Ugly, though. No problem, it fits nicely behind the Luxman. Now you see it, now you don't.
chicks
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The pre-built TA2022 board from hifispot168 on fleabay ($50 shipped), with the 42VCT toroidal transformer from Apex Jr. ($10). Add a chassis, a power connector, input and output jacks, and you're done.
No SMDs on this board, so components can easily be upgraded if so desired. Don't see a need, though, it's a pretty nice board for the price.
spideyjack
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Built a Class-D power amp using a Chinese Tripath 2022 board, a toroidal transformer from Apex Jr., and a black box found at the GW. Sounds excellent, 40-60Wpc into 4 ohms, drives the AR91's with considerable authority.
Ugly, though. No problem, it fits nicely behind the Luxman. Now you see it, now you don't.
that picture is making me dizzy
chicks
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Wanted to try this out for a while before calling it part of the "system". Well, I'm now convinced, it's staying.
Had been considering a Squeezebox touch, to stream from the NAS and from the web. The NAS up and died, but I really haven't been using it much since I discovered MOG.
The Lenovo K1 tablet, which was an XMas gift to moi from moi, is ideal for streaming from MOG (and kmhd.org, and TuneIn Radio, etc.) I hate headphones, though, so got a small Bluetooth receiver (from the makers of the Squeezebox), which has RCA jacks that connect to one of the Luxman's Aux inputs.
The latest version of Bluetooth streams data really, really fast, so there's no problem keeping up with MOG's 320kbps streaming. Sounds every bit as good as did the DMS-1 streaming from the NAS, and opens up a huge library of music to choose from. Cost is less than I had been paying per month for thrift store CD's, and storage isn't an issue.
The tablet obviously doesn't normally sit on the Luxman, it's in hand while I listen and browse AK simultaneously. It's not gonna replace the LP's - that's a whole different thing unto itself.
Discovered by accident that Need For Speed is pretty awesome through a pair of AR91's.
Had been considering a Squeezebox touch, to stream from the NAS and from the web. The NAS up and died, but I really haven't been using it much since I discovered MOG.
The Lenovo K1 tablet, which was an XMas gift to moi from moi, is ideal for streaming from MOG (and kmhd.org, and TuneIn Radio, etc.) I hate headphones, though, so got a small Bluetooth receiver (from the makers of the Squeezebox), which has RCA jacks that connect to one of the Luxman's Aux inputs.
The latest version of Bluetooth streams data really, really fast, so there's no problem keeping up with MOG's 320kbps streaming. Sounds every bit as good as did the DMS-1 streaming from the NAS, and opens up a huge library of music to choose from. Cost is less than I had been paying per month for thrift store CD's, and storage isn't an issue.
The tablet obviously doesn't normally sit on the Luxman, it's in hand while I listen and browse AK simultaneously. It's not gonna replace the LP's - that's a whole different thing unto itself.
Discovered by accident that Need For Speed is pretty awesome through a pair of AR91's.
PrestigeWW
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Looking good, as always. And +1 on MOG.
chicks
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New camera, new "old" lenses. The GW is a great place to find legacy glass lenses, in this case a Canon FD 28mm f3.5, adapted to my new Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera.
Have a lot to learn about taking good photos, but having fun in the process. These subjects are pretty good about sitting still for long exposures. Stopped down to f16 for sharpness, required about 2.5 sec exposure.
Have a lot to learn about taking good photos, but having fun in the process. These subjects are pretty good about sitting still for long exposures.
Stopped down to f16 for sharpness, required about 2.5 sec exposure.
wash.and.dry
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Great photos Chicks! The detail and lighting are perfect. Those pieces are stunners for sure.
spideyjack
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that table is something else!
squirrelnest
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Nice shots of your equipment.....
chicks
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Never-ending changes. Power amp in disguise.
Found this Sony A/V switcher @ the GW yesterday. Thought it would make a nice case for the Class-D amp. Works pretty well. Especially liked not having to drill holes for the power cord and I/O. So far, this particular fleabay made in China Class-D amp with the $10 Apex Jr. toroidal power tranny are providing plenty of power for my listening levels.
Power amp in disguise. Found this Sony A/V switcher @ the GW yesterday. Thought it would make a nice case for the Class-D amp. Works pretty well. Especially liked not having to drill holes for the power cord and I/O. So far, this particular fleabay made in China Class-D amp with the $10 Apex Jr. toroidal power tranny are providing plenty of power for my listening levels.
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Never-ending changes.
Found this Sony A/V switcher @ the GW yesterday. Thought it would make a nice case for the Class-D amp. Works pretty well. Especially liked not having to drill holes for the power cord and I/O. So far, this particular fleabay made in China Class-D amp with the $10 Apex Jr. toroidal power tranny are providing plenty of power for my listening levels.
Hay Mcguyver, that's super cool! Do you mind sharing your thoughts on the Class-D amp? I want to make some 'mobile' speakers for work. Think like my very own Sonos or Bose Soundlink, except I'm not willing to pay $300
. I'm going to be using some sort of t-amp or Class D board. What do you have over there and how do you like it?
chicks
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So, picked this up today for the princely sum of $2. Thinking it would make a nifty case for the class D power amp.
Its classy MCM lines in brushed aluminum (stainless?) and leatherette are a statement from the "Mad Men" era, not unlike the Luxman and Empire, no? Project time again?
Its classy MCM lines in brushed aluminum (stainless?) and leatherette are a statement from the "Mad Men" era, not unlike the Luxman and Empire, no? Project time again?
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EPI-Center
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I just moved some ar91's into the rotation on friday and they're mindblowingly awesome. IMO they're possibly the very best of the mid-size speakers, as far as bass there's no question.
chicks
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jleon92f
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Wouldn't it be great to have the room to keep all the great little systems we find, fix and piece together? :sigh:
You have some of the cleanest, nice looking systems ever! A yes it would be nice to have ahome or big Mancave to display all the audio finds and fixer upper systems!:thmbsp:
Keep those pictures coming.
John.
Hey, Chicks - speaking from the experience of owning a Luxman L-100 (basically a C-1000 and M-2000 in a single chassis), I have to say hang on to your C-1000 - it's a keeper! It's got an amazing phono stage as I'm sure you're aware of (thanks to TdP), great ergonomics and looks fantastic!
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