The "$250" Amp? - 6LU8 Compactron SE, UL
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Got the basic build finished, with the wooden case completely dry fitted to the aluminum diamond plate, with tubes installed.
I like the reflections the aluminum diamond plate gives off, and am interested how the tubes will look in it.
I need to put a finish on the wooden parts of the case, and complete the wiring before final assembly and glue up.
The incredible spring weather we are having here, 80 degree day time highs, is cutting into work time because the outside spring chores abound.
I like the reflections the aluminum diamond plate gives off, and am interested how the tubes will look in it.
I need to put a finish on the wooden parts of the case, and complete the wiring before final assembly and glue up.
The incredible spring weather we are having here, 80 degree day time highs, is cutting into work time because the outside spring chores abound.
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That's one hell of a top plate.
Should make the timber better, axeually.
It might give it a rich musky flavor with just a hint of peaches and walnut.
I have now added in my Poly bypass caps as of a couple nights ago and I've had some time to listen to it. They seemed to take some of the edginess off of the top end of the amp. Vocals seem warmer, snare drums and cymbals are a lot more natural now. It seems to have made the bottom end a bit more defined but that could just be the absence of the top end harshness. Of course this could all be a dream, so i may be out of my mind! 
I've just ordered $100 in poly caps for an upgrade to the signal path and power supply. I now have $475 total into my $150 compactron build....LOL Wah Happond?!?!
I've just ordered $100 in poly caps for an upgrade to the signal path and power supply. I now have $475 total into my $150 compactron build....LOL Wah Happond?!?!
myu701
Vintage futurist
Bom
Yes
BOM here (list of required materials.)
As for the actual physical design, each of us has gone a different path, but used the basic schematic to follow;
It is here;
I tried to keep the power section and pathways separate from the signal section and pathways.
hope this helps.
Yes
BOM here (list of required materials.)
As for the actual physical design, each of us has gone a different path, but used the basic schematic to follow;
It is here;
I tried to keep the power section and pathways separate from the signal section and pathways.
hope this helps.
mashaffer
Super Member
My build is going to part of a tri amp system so tone controls per-se are not needed but it would be kind of nice to have some treble cut available for over bright recordings. Any reason why a simple "tone control" could not be added from the VAS plate to AC ground? Best way to implement?
mike
mike
GOYA: you win the prize. I love the amp. Great execution, shows you can build one of these out of anything. There are some guys that post in Pass Labs diyaudio forum that make P2P SS amps with plywood chassis, and I think they're the bomb.
Rage: why would you go to that extra trouble to mount the PT in that orientation? are you planning on putting numbers on it and spinning it like Bob Barker on the Price is Right?
Rage: why would you go to that extra trouble to mount the PT in that orientation? are you planning on putting numbers on it and spinning it like Bob Barker on the Price is Right?