Fancypants!
- Thread starter Redboy
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whoaru99
Epic Member
You'll need to get that logo on the grill pretty soon too.
Redboy
a few good watts
Overdue for an update, here...
I'd been a bit stumped. I wanted to use the chassis shown in the top photo but the transformers were a tight fit. Most people mount these with very large capacitor clamps or pipe clamps, but the cap clamps were too big and I hate the look of those ugly pipe clamps!
I ended up ordering a couple more panels from FPE. Those coupled (literally!) with the bushing from a flexible rubber pipe coupler were just the ticket! I realize that nobody will see these once I button things up but I'm a little weird about stuff that way. I'm very pleased with how this is turning out!
Now all that's left is the soldering... and the soldering... and the soldering...
I'd been a bit stumped. I wanted to use the chassis shown in the top photo but the transformers were a tight fit. Most people mount these with very large capacitor clamps or pipe clamps, but the cap clamps were too big and I hate the look of those ugly pipe clamps!
I ended up ordering a couple more panels from FPE. Those coupled (literally!) with the bushing from a flexible rubber pipe coupler were just the ticket! I realize that nobody will see these once I button things up but I'm a little weird about stuff that way. I'm very pleased with how this is turning out!
Now all that's left is the soldering... and the soldering... and the soldering...
marantzfan
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Hmm.... Lots o' wires you got there to contend with Nate and nearly all the same color... :scratch2:
Redboy
a few good watts
'Tis a lot of wires, indeed! Fortunately they're labeled somewhat coherently...
Nah, who am I trying to kid?! I can still screw it up!! :-o
Redboy
a few good watts
BillyBatts
ALOHA!
OP, VERY nice!
That pink wrapping was so precious. I hope you are using dainty tools, and have a lot of doilies to put the parts on.
That pink wrapping was so precious. I hope you are using dainty tools, and have a lot of doilies to put the parts on.
specialidiot
Break Glass, Smoke Lucky
Nice work Nate!
Wow Redboy. So those are mission hubs w/o the clamps? Nice repurposing. Very nice work and I like the logo. I brand the bottom or back of my wood working pieces with my logo. Most people say it's a nice touch. Yours is classy and belongs on the front for sure.
Redboy
a few good watts
Mission hub, huh? Looks like it... All I really know about 'em is that I found them in the plumbing aisle.
Thanks for the kind words. I still think the logo may be a one-time deal.
JLange2010
Well-Known Member
Well, you have ruined my day! (Tongue firmly in cheek) I am collecting pieces to put together a little TPA 3116- based integrated (first diy project) and I had visions of making something beautiful. You've dashed my hopes, I won't ever be in the same ballpark as your work. Congratulations, that is really an amazing project, and it is seriously a great inspiration.
My two cents is that it would be a crime not to label it with your logo - it looks great there and you have every right to be proud of the project! An artist must sign his or her work.
My two cents is that it would be a crime not to label it with your logo - it looks great there and you have every right to be proud of the project! An artist must sign his or her work.
Redboy
a few good watts
Thanks, man! Now go and build the most beautiful TPA 3116 amp known to man.
I finished wiring the preamp yesterday! I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly it could go from a ganglion of wires to a working piece of audio gear.
Fwiw, I think the logo is awesome! Seriously! The red "dB" in the middle is a cool touch.
jeremyjustic
Analog
awesome man! how does it sound?
