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Post by leo on Apr 4, 2008 2:05:56 GMT
You bad un mr Pink
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Post by PinkFloyd on Apr 4, 2008 2:12:11 GMT
Get em out for the lads eh ;D I stick to modding others stuff to my liking, its bad enough P*****g about trying to find a case never mind racking the brains to come up with something original Someting pretty original appearing soon
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Post by leo on Apr 4, 2008 2:17:31 GMT
Get em out for the lads eh ;D I stick to modding others stuff to my liking, its bad enough P*****g about trying to find a case never mind racking the brains to come up with something original Someting pretty original appearing soon Not me, I'm just a armchair expert
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2008 2:17:34 GMT
Don't most of us do that ? The few times that I do something completely original, is when I can't readily find something to do what I need, like video distribution switchboxes, etc. Or the promised Silicon Chip Class A preamp that never eventuated ! There's nothing like getting prepunched, and labelled metal work if you are able, even if the guts are different ! Alex
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Post by PinkFloyd on May 3, 2008 22:00:38 GMT
A very quick "how to" refer to the pics in the previous threads..... the "names" of the caps don't matter just the values.
QED MB-45
When replacing caps always ensure polarity is correct! The side of the cap with the banding running down it is the NEGATIVE side. With Non Polar caps it doesn't matter what way round you fit them, same goes for film caps.
1: Remove the 1000uF cap (the one laying on it's side) you can fit the new ELNA 1000uF in the same position or you can move it closer to the pins of the opamp (see picture on page one of the MB-45 thread) by soldering the 1000uf direct to the tracks. You can bypass the 1000uF with the 474J if you like..... basically this means soldering one leg of the 474J to one leg of the 1000uF and the other leg of the 474J to the other leg of the 1000uF. Doesn't have to be directly soldered to the leg but as long as it's pretty close by.
2: Remove the 2 x 10uF caps and replace with the capXon 10uF non polars (can be fitted any way round)
3: Remove the 470uF cap and replace with the blue Philips 470uF
4: Remove the two 100uF output caps and replace with the Yellow 1000uF Nitai non polars.
5: Remove the two 1uF caps and replace them with the two red 2.2uF Dubilier caps
6: Remove the diode and replace with the UF4007. You can bypass the diode if you wish with the 100nF red WIMA film cap (make sure you fit the diode the correct way round, grey band on diode lines up with mark on PCB)
7: The Rifa PME271 is optional, you solder it directly across the DC input, ie: solder one leg to the + track and the other leg to the - track, this beauty soaks up a lot of noise.
That's about it!
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Post by senj on May 24, 2008 8:40:08 GMT
Any word on those fancy resistors?
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Post by PinkFloyd on Oct 21, 2009 23:32:25 GMT
OHHHHH! I get it now, the LM1877 is a monolithic dual power amplifier designed to deliver 2W/channel continuous into 8 loads...... OK, with you now Sorry, that wasn't apparantly obvious looking at the MB-45 specs.... I didn't realize you were referring to the chip itself. Yes, it may not "theoretically" deliver the goods but, in practice it's one of the few amps I know that can drive awkward 'phones to quite satisfying levels. As you were
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Post by bullpup on Feb 2, 2010 13:00:55 GMT
Afternoon all I have just fallen across one of these - the older metal cased version which I hope to use to drive my 600 ohm DT880S. I need to source a power supply - does it need to be regulated or can I use an old 12v 2.5 amp psu that used to power my Scalextric?
Canjunkie could you please repost your earlier photos of your version before I ask Mike for a kit?
Many thanks
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Post by crashhot on Jun 29, 2010 9:49:31 GMT
I have also just found this after having found my old one at the weekend and doing a quick Google, a new member of my tribe means I have to go away from speakers for a while and I would really dearly like to get this working again if I could (if I try and spend significant money on any kind of new hi-fi at this point means the hormones will have me killed!)
Anybody know anyone who can do this kind of thing for someone else (south of England would be great?)
Thanks
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Post by crashhot on Jul 14, 2010 12:09:45 GMT
Mike kindly modded mine for me (with many thanks to Ian for the useful intervention swap thingy!) I've been running mine for a little while now and it's really surprisingly good, I have to say it doesn't really suit the Beyer 770's or maybe it's the phones? My 701's sound pretty good though, in fact although it is a little quieter than I might like (okay, I probably shouldn't have it too loud, I know...) it's really very detailed for something this cheap even with all those good new modifications Mike added. I think the base is probably still not there yet, I just haven't run it in properly, but considering this was really cheap when it was new and you can get them for free (or near as dammit) now this is bloody good All hail to Mike the mod
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Post by dinvinlad on Dec 15, 2011 21:03:53 GMT
Mike inspired by your mods and results,I dug out my old MB45 and can report it still sounds good after a lot of years being overlooked.
Many years I cut the tracks just after the phono sockets and soldered some Kimber cable links to the inputs under the tape monitor switch with good results as I recall.
Is there any chance of a set of caps for this amp still being available Mike.
Thanks
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Post by PinkFloyd on Dec 15, 2011 23:36:59 GMT
Mike inspired by your mods and results,I dug out my old MB45 and can report it still sounds good after a lot of years being overlooked. Many years I cut the tracks just after the phono sockets and soldered some Kimber cable links to the inputs under the tape monitor switch with good results as I recall. Is there any chance of a set of caps for this amp still being available Mike. Thanks Sure, I can sort something out for you.... I have the "notes" here and have all the bits in stock.... PM me. All the best, Mike.
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Post by dinvinlad on Dec 24, 2011 7:34:59 GMT
Bits fitted and and the NEW amp has got the royal seal of approval.
Great sound for so little outlay, well pleased with results. Using modded Superlux 681's with this little amp with pleasing results.
Its nice to be able to dabble with HI-FI gear without breaking the bank.
Thanks to Rock Grotto Forums for the the Info and inspiration
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Post by jimbomak on Dec 28, 2011 10:23:40 GMT
Bought one of these off Ebay a couple of months ago. Will have to try this mod out. Thanks for the inspiration. Where is the best place to get the capacitors from? ( I'm in the UK ) - Jim
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Post by jimbomak on Jan 15, 2012 18:39:19 GMT
Just completed my mod......Will be keeping this wee amp! Sounds great. Took me a few hours. Used Elna Silmic II capacitors for output caps and Elna Cerafines for power side....definitely an improvement, though spending just under £40 might seem a bit overkill. Got Elnas from hificollective and others from ebay and Maplins. Have connected it to my pc and am listening to mp3s. Have took some pictures. Will post them as soon as I work out how to. Cheers...a great mod...thanks. jim
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Post by jimbomak on Jan 15, 2012 21:09:12 GMT
Before modding Attachments:
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Post by jimbomak on Jan 15, 2012 21:10:13 GMT
After modding Attachments:
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Post by jamesy1969 on Feb 21, 2013 12:30:34 GMT
Hi all
I realise this thread is rather old, but thought I'd "revive" it a little!
I've recently picked up one of these little beasts cheaply from eBay. It's VERY noisy, so I reckon it needs some work anyway. As I haven't done any soldering for about 20 years (and I can be hamfisted at best), I wondered if anyone would be interested in modding it for me? I'm in NW England.
Any interest or help much appreciated!
Thanks James
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Post by bullpup on Mar 2, 2015 23:36:57 GMT
Blimey, 5 years later I rediscover this thread! All I need to do is find the amp and then ask Mike for a kit of parts.
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Post by bullpup on Mar 3, 2015 11:23:09 GMT
Amplifier Found - one of the metal cased versions. Legend says 12-24v dc while I think the plastic cased versions use 12v? So the higher the voltage the better? e.g. an old laptop psu?
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 3, 2015 21:34:29 GMT
Amplifier Found - one of the metal cased versions. Legend says 12-24v dc while I think the plastic cased versions use 12v? So the higher the voltage the better? e.g. an old laptop psu? I will have to enter my "dusty" amp museum and prod my MB45 (to release the spiders) before even attempting a look under the bonnet. Apparently I need to comply with "health and safety" regulations and become a "center of excellence" before I can even touch the amp but let's see what I can do for you (avoiding the rats and spiders webs) in my spare time Mike
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 3, 2015 21:44:55 GMT
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 3, 2015 21:50:40 GMT
Let's take the MB45 mods and throw them in the bin........... A lot of years have passed and a LOT of knowledge has been gained...... time for MB45 take two?
Mike.
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Post by bullpup on Mar 3, 2015 22:18:24 GMT
Excellent idea - can I send it up to you to play with then you can do a back to back with your original?
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 3, 2015 22:20:08 GMT
Excellent idea - can I send it up to you to play with? ] Maybe.
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