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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 9:31:41 GMT
If you are soldering in the nude, sweating a lot and standing in a pool of water then chances are you could die if you come into live contact with the mains. I knew a nutter many years ago whose party trick was licking live and neutral with his tongue (this same guy used to steal womens underwear off washing lines) I don't know if he is still alive. Can think of better things to lick :-*but will try to avoid a direct lightening strike, when hanging my wifes, or any other womens knickers out to dry then Mike. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 10:18:19 GMT
Hi all Mike if those silver wires are from HFC then i have used them in my TVC and they are very nice indeed. I've also used the pink ptfe stuff for IC's and it is also good stuff. I've used them for years to feed my valve amps. expensive? yes but top quality parts and good service. they stock a really good range of caps by Mundorf. I've used the silver oils and the Hi-litics and the tin foil polys and they all compare well in terms of price and SQ. i have no connection to HFC. just a happy customer. switch convention. i was taught that it is safer to have the up as the on position as it is less likely to be accidentally switched ON. i don't think it makes that much difference to the sound though ;D just to say that all electrical supplies need to be treated with respect. i find that i make the most mistakes on kit that i have been working on over a period of time ''familiarity breeds contempt'' may be. there seems to be the usual devision between the design by theory and experiment. OK I'll have my say a good friend once taught me that to produce an amplifier that suited me i would need to have a handle on both approaches. 1) the theory helps to ensure that the design will work and be safe to use. Ohms Law. this helps us to know what to expect when we build and test an amplifier. 2) when i was at college i had endless arguments with the tutors around the subject of if caps,wires and resistors can sound different. i know from my own experiences experimenting with caps, wires and so forth that they can sound quite different. well that argument went on and on and on. it got myself, the tutors and the rest of the students NOWHERE because we all have our own view and long may it be so. To me a healthy clash of ideas is fantastic, we all learn and understand more. however the personalization of arguments just forces people to take sides and believe me I've seen that spoil the party on other forums and it would be a shame to see that happen here. who's right? well we all are in our own worlds and with our own experiences. just to finish with a rhyme we were taught on my first day at college (BTEC ND Broadcast Systems) '' the volts will give you a jolt but it's the current that will kill you'' just a thought
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 10:42:52 GMT
shaun Did you see my reply 399 on p.27 ? That was BEFORE Mike's reported incident. Mike and myself try very hard to make sure that inexperienced members are not put at risk with projects that use mains voltages. I was concerned that Frans appeared to be diluting this message. BUT I may have over reacted due to having a few extractions at the dentist not long before that ! Alex P.S. My very first post in RG (X-DAC V3 mods) came with this warning. " All mains wiring must be in accordance with local standards. "
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 11:14:45 GMT
hi Alex one stupid question are you Australian? i spent six fantastic months in your lovely country and it changed my life. in the UK people make all sorts of assumptions based on accent (class) but not in Aus. i loved the FAIR GO attitude and the warmth and friendship offered there. i drove from Cairns right around the coast and up the middle ending up in Rockhampton.it really is the most fantastic place. man someday I'm gonna come back. anyhow back on track yes i agree the message must be to use care and treat all things electrical (especially things we have built ourselves) with caution. when i switch on a new build for the first time i always treat it with suspicion and keep a close eye on things for a few hours. the thing is people can end up to afraid to try diy and that can stop them learning. my first diy project was a 6EM7single ended valve amp. simple to make work, fun to build and all done with the help and guidance of Friends on the net. thats where the people here who have so much experience can really help the less confident. I've been building ever since and it's been real fun, now solid state on the other hand is a foreign language to me and I'm going to need some help. the day i think i have nothing to learn i hope I'll be flying with the angels. give my love to the harbor bridge take care
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 11:37:28 GMT
shaun Wouldn't you rather give your love to some of those gorgeous women on Bondi Beach ? (or any of the other many beautiful Sydney beaches) I haven't been much further north than Brisbane, but our very knowledgable Robert K.D. hails from Rockhampton. Alex
P.S. I am very much looking forward to Ian's unbiased report on Mike's build of the Panda.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 13:04:12 GMT
ahh yes bondi lovely but my wife's watching i have some distant relatives on a cattle station near Perth it was great to meet up with them. our mutual relation was err deported to Aus for borrowing a rabbit. I'm off to fit some caps take care
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 13:26:00 GMT
So am I. i loved the FAIR GO attitude and the warmth and friendship offered there. You won't be getting any of that from Alex!! ;D The green light on my Panda is one of your eyes ........ I don't believe in placebo effect. I'll be opening up shop soon - RAL. (Rent a Listen)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 20:31:53 GMT
Ian At my age , I have to try and make every blow count, coz I may not be around for the next one ! Alex
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Post by PinkFloyd on Oct 7, 2010 20:40:29 GMT
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Post by PinkFloyd on Oct 7, 2010 20:47:56 GMT
By the way........ the knob will be flush mounted before I ship
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Post by Chris53 on Oct 7, 2010 20:55:48 GMT
My God they look good!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 21:12:05 GMT
VERY NICE MIKE !!! Perhaps you should keep both and use them as dual monoblocks ?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 21:27:01 GMT
Mike it's looking absolutely AWESOME. So far, we've seen glimpses of the on/off and the light plus the facia without the knob, but now, seeing the box back is amazing. I see what you mean about the look as well now. The front plate is thick as well. It looks like the Aune front, but the whole thing is just so precise!! I presume that the 'fools gold' is acting as some kind of screen? It just looks so solid. Maybe the different solder does do the trick. Remember when the Solo went lead free? There were problems getting it to sound right from what I remember and a few testers went out. Mike, you have been SO generous with your time and that work. It's REALLY appreciated. I can't believe how quickly you've got the bag of bits into the right order and boxed it, let alone designed the look of the amp too. Mk 3 will have to be the 'gold' edition eh? Then you have Pinkie Panda Bronze, Pinkie Panda Silver and Pinkie Panda Gold. Once the guys who send the stuff out see this thread and what's being said and done with it, we might see a price hike. I hope not, but often, greed sets it off. I wonder whether there are many kits left?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 21:32:09 GMT
Ian At my age , I have to try and make every blow count, coz I may not be around for the next one ! Alex Alex, You made me feel really sad reading that. I started thinking,'don't say that, you ain't going no-where'. Then I saw the mono-block idea and I thought ...... It still makes me sad!!! I'd miss your touching Australian charm that apparently, they all show out there, with no regard for class or accent.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Oct 7, 2010 21:37:45 GMT
Mike it's looking absolutely AWESOME. So far, we've seen glimpses of the on/off and the light plus the facia without the knob, but now, seeing the box back is amazing. I see what you mean about the look as well now. The front plate is thick as well. It looks like the Aune front, but the whole thing is just so precise!! I presume that the 'fools gold' is acting as some kind of screen? It just looks so solid. Maybe the different solder does do the trick. Remember when the Solo went lead free? There were problems getting it to sound right from what I remember and a few testers went out. Mike, you have been SO generous with your time and that work. It's REALLY appreciated. I can't believe how quickly you've got the bag of bits into the right order and boxed it, let alone designed the look of the amp too. Mk 3 will have to be the 'gold' edition eh? Then you have Pinkie Panda Bronze, Pinkie Panda Silver and Pinkie Panda Gold. Once the guys who send the stuff out see this thread and what's being said and done with it, we might see a price hike. I hope not, but often, greed sets it off. I wonder whether there are many kits left? Ian.... I was "honest" with you when I said if you were to buy one of these in the shops, to this standard, you would be looking at well over a grand..... If I were building more likely two grand...... Don't be fooled by the cheap "parts" cost..... done right this is possibly the best amp on the planet, bar none
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 21:53:09 GMT
Mike it's looking absolutely AWESOME. So far, we've seen glimpses of the on/off and the light plus the facia without the knob, but now, seeing the box back is amazing. I see what you mean about the look as well now. The front plate is thick as well. It looks like the Aune front, but the whole thing is just so precise!! I presume that the 'fools gold' is acting as some kind of screen? It just looks so solid. Maybe the different solder does do the trick. Remember when the Solo went lead free? There were problems getting it to sound right from what I remember and a few testers went out. Mike, you have been SO generous with your time and that work. It's REALLY appreciated. I can't believe how quickly you've got the bag of bits into the right order and boxed it, let alone designed the look of the amp too. Mk 3 will have to be the 'gold' edition eh? Then you have Pinkie Panda Bronze, Pinkie Panda Silver and Pinkie Panda Gold. Once the guys who send the stuff out see this thread and what's being said and done with it, we might see a price hike. I hope not, but often, greed sets it off. I wonder whether there are many kits left? Ian.... I was "honest" with you when I said if you were to buy one of these in the shops, to this standard, you would be looking at well over a grand..... If I were building more likely two grand...... Don't be fooled by the cheap "parts" cost..... done right this is possibly the best amp on the planet, bar none I can't wait to hear it, Mike. You're such a genius with this stuff and just seem to know how to make/improve on designs by ear. I'm really glad you got the third one for yourself since now you've made one and improved it on the Mk II, you'll have a cracker for yourself as well. If more kits are made available, maybe the pics need to be in their own area together so others can copy what you've done Mike. You been working like a maniac on it ...... it's also good to see you enthused too!!
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Post by PinkFloyd on Oct 7, 2010 21:56:28 GMT
I do. This is in a different planet from the solo, a different galaxy,
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 22:07:56 GMT
Mike, I'm seriously impressed by your knob Seriously, that's a superb build from start to finish. Syd
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Post by PinkFloyd on Oct 7, 2010 22:39:27 GMT
VERY NICE MIKE !!! Perhaps you should keep both and use them as dual monoblocks ? Alex, do you have a spare enclosure over there? If so I will build Panda three for you..... if not I will still build Panda three for you and stick it in an enclosure.... You have to hear this Alex Mike.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Oct 7, 2010 22:47:58 GMT
Mike, I'm seriously impressed by your knob Rub plenty of brasso into it and polish with a lint free cloth..... the key to a shiny knob
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 22:54:48 GMT
Mike Thanks for the offer, but it wouldn't get that much use any more, as at long last I have a good room setup for speakers, and I am once again enjoying the 3D sound that only speakers can really give. I am also once again enjoying great sound to go with the 40" Samsung LED backlit LCD TV.It may not be quite as good as your later model, but I think you will agree about just how good these Samsung LED TVs are.
It would make a fabulous competition prize though,and entrants should be asked to pay a small entry fee which could be used to either permit acquisition of some new gear to perhaps do the rounds, or monies raised could go to a charity of your choice ? As for enticing some of the >10 x regular visitors shown in the stats.... Kind Regards Alex
P.S. There are a lot more deserving members than me.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Oct 7, 2010 23:04:01 GMT
Mike Thanks for the offer, but it wouldn't get that much use any more, as at long last I have a good room setup for speakers, and I am once again enjoying the 3D sound that only speakers can really give. I am also once again enjoying great sound to go with the 40" Samsung LED backlit LCD TV.It may not be quite as good as your later model, but I think you will agree about just how good these Samsung LED TVs are. It would make a fabulous competition prize though,and entrants should be asked to pay a small entry fee which could be used to either permit acquisition of some new gear to perhaps do the rounds, or monies raised could go to a charity of your choice ? As for enticing some of the >10 x regular visitors shown in the stats.... Kind Regards Alex P.S. There are a lot more deserving members than me. No worries
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Post by PinkFloyd on Oct 7, 2010 23:15:22 GMT
monies raised could go to a charity of your choice ? I don't agree with charities, they are all sponging bastards... I'd rather give a dog a tin of pedigree chum than donate £1 to these bastards who call themselves a "charity".....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2010 0:06:48 GMT
monies raised could go to a charity of your choice ? I don't agree with charities, they are all sponging bustards... I'd rather give a dog a tin of pedigree chum than donate £1 to these bustards who call themselves a "charity"..... O.K. How about putting proceeds to getting a top of the line valve HA such as Isabella (assuming enough entrants) and then passing it around the European members for reviews ? Miguel could perhaps loan his to U.S.A members ? P.S. OOPS ! scrub that one, only rich Miami residents could afford that one ! ;D
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Post by meliphicent on Oct 8, 2010 0:41:36 GMT
My parts showed up today, gonna get busy this weekend putting it together Might be a little late to the party (so many great builds in this thread already!) but I've got all the inspiration I could need
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