DIY Dodd Buffer

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #100 on:** 8 Apr 2010, 11:48 pm »

Not that Gary needs any more to do, but if I build one I would build a custom enclosure to house this and the battery with charger in a single box. In that case the engraved faceplate would not work but a nice "DODD" logo plate we could attach would be nice. Maybe a rectangle just large enough to house the existing wording. I'm okay making my own holes and switch labels but can't replicate the font and signature "DODD".

Put this on the low priority perhaps.

On the instructions, perhaps one of the early builders can mark the photos with + and - or diode symbols so we can orient the components correctly.

gld · « **Reply #101 on:** 8 Apr 2010, 11:55 pm »

Big Red Machine,
That's a brilliant Idea!!

I could do just that. I have the technology!

A small DODD AUDIO insert complete with super thin high quality pressure sensitive double sided tape. WOO HOO!

Gary

gld · « **Reply #102 on:** 9 Apr 2010, 12:09 am »

Big Red Machine, diodes are marked. Check it out now. Thanks
Gary

sl_1800 · « **Reply #103 on:** 9 Apr 2010, 12:21 am »

Gary very nice pics, these will be a big help.

TrungT · « **Reply #104 on:** 9 Apr 2010, 12:52 am »

TrungT · « **Reply #105 on:** 9 Apr 2010, 03:08 pm »

Gary
The DIY page looking good so far.

I already have the soldering station set up and ready for action.

gld · « **Reply #106 on:** 9 Apr 2010, 03:34 pm »

I should be shipping kits first of next week!

I appreciate the guys who went and had a look at the instructions and gave their feedback. Like I said I want it as simple as possible.
Thanks
gary

HAL · « **Reply #107 on:** 9 Apr 2010, 10:54 pm »

Gary,
The instructions look really good!

On this page at the bottom you have a typo.

http://doddaudio.com/PWRSWITCH.aspx

The word jumper is misspelled.

Mariusz · « **Reply #108 on:** 9 Apr 2010, 11:24 pm »

Quote

I should be shipping kits first of next week!

Great!

praedet · « **Reply #109 on:** 9 Apr 2010, 11:31 pm »

Gary,
I e-mailed you about getting a kit. How do I order/pay you?

shadowlight · « **Reply #110 on:** 10 Apr 2010, 01:00 am »

Gary,

Sorry, can you let us know what would be the minimum recommended case size. Want to make sure that I get the right size case.

Thank You

gld · « **Reply #111 on:** 10 Apr 2010, 02:34 am »

The chassis I put them in measures 8.5" wide x 7.5" deep x 3.5" tall. It could easily fit in something smaller if you wanted.
The kit is supplied with plenty of wire for you to be able to put it in nearly any chassis you might want.

gary

sl_1800 · « **Reply #112 on:** 10 Apr 2010, 02:48 am »

Gary, I'm sending you more money tomorrow, I decided to get the light maple faceplate and chrome knobs. After all it was the looks that first got me then the sound, "you had me at hello".

Mariusz · « **Reply #113 on:** 10 Apr 2010, 02:48 am »

See Gary's website for overall "Buffer" dimentions.
Edit - looks like Gary beat me to it.

Buffer module along will be fine in popular enclosure size of 12X12X4.
You can try something smaller

You might be forced into making a cut out for the tube. Amp is said to run on the cool side but adequate ventilation never hurts.
If you plan to integrate the battery into a single unit, full size would be in order...., something like 19X11X4.
I could be wrong - it wouldn't be the first time.
Nice case will cost you a bit under $100.
You can also get custom wood case made by AC member or "plug & play from Gary.

Mariusz

Mariusz · « **Reply #114 on:** 10 Apr 2010, 02:55 am »

Quote from: sl_1800 on 10 Apr 2010, 02:48 am

Gary, I'm sending you more money tomorrow, I decided to get the light maple faceplate and chrome knobs. After all it was the looks that first got me then the sound, "you had me at hello".

As I recall
Gary's pre was one of the better looking components ever in my collection but it is the sound that I miss the most. But faceplate and knobs are really nice addition
Remote was also one of the coolest I've own.

Mariusz

sl_1800 · « **Reply #115 on:** 10 Apr 2010, 03:19 am »

I will add the remote at some point maybe another few months.

Mariusz · « **Reply #116 on:** 10 Apr 2010, 03:22 am »

Quote from: sl_1800 on 10 Apr 2010, 03:19 am

I will add the remote at some point maybe another few months.

I feel ya.

sl_1800 · « **Reply #117 on:** 11 Apr 2010, 03:00 am »

I just spent the entire day listening to a Dodd battery buffer, now I'm
pumped up even more to get mine built, amazing piece of equipment.

TrungT · « **Reply #118 on:** 11 Apr 2010, 03:48 am »

I noticed the latest:
http://doddaudio.com/TUBE.aspx
I have few tube ready

ebag4 · « **Reply #119 on:** 11 Apr 2010, 03:30 pm »

Quote from: TrungT on 11 Apr 2010, 03:48 am

I noticed the latest:
http://doddaudio.com/TUBE.aspx
I have few tube ready

Thanks for creating this list Gary, much appreciated.

Best,
Ed