$175 Class D amp--120 wpc

TrungT · « **Reply #1180 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 06:27 am »

JT
Looking great, the feets are nice touch.

Dodd DIY Buffer go good with it.

jtsnead · « **Reply #1181 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 06:32 am »

Also wanted to say that Jason's case is very well made and finished. The top cover and sides are one piece bent to slide in between the front and rear of the case. You have to remove the feet to take of the top. I added some sorbethane to the top since I had it off for construction of the amp. The front steel panel is removable also so you could add a custom wood panel front or whatever you would like to look at.

Since is my first amp kit having a case that was ready to go sold me on the whole kit thing. The total project was quite easy, Jason's photos helped with
the layout and connections.

So hopefully I will be powering it sometime today.

jtsnead · « **Reply #1182 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 06:35 am »

Dodd Buffer? I have been looking at some posts, it does sound interesting.
I do have a tune preamp, but more tubes couldnt hurt!!

Might be fun to do another kit also.

I think Seth at Virtue uses one in his ICE amps.

Maybe, Maybe you got me thinking

TrungT · « **Reply #1183 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 06:57 am »

JT
Check out http://doddaudio.com/DIYINSTRUCTION.aspx
Look easy enough.

I'm not much on words, but the pictures should help me a lot.

"JUST DO IT"

jtwrace · « **Reply #1184 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 11:24 am »

Quote from: jtsnead on 14 Apr 2010, 06:21 am

Well it is after 2:00AM and I got as far as I could on the Super D Amp
Thanks to Jason for a fine looking case. I drilled some holes and added
some threaded cones I had laying around, need to get the IEC inlet, used
all parts and wiring I had in the house, note the Speltz Anti Cable for speaker
outputs. Fun Stuff

Glad you like the case.

Let us know what you think when it's done.

pardales · « **Reply #1185 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 11:33 am »

Quote from: jtwrace on 14 Apr 2010, 11:24 am

Glad you like the case.

Let us know what you think when it's done.

Nice work, indeed.

Picutres of my amp are back on page 55. I've only had mine up and running a few days since I got it last week. My initial impression is that this amp has great fundamentals. It will take me a more time to discern qualitative differences between it and my Miniwatt.

dBe · « **Reply #1186 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 03:13 pm »

Quote from: jtsnead on 14 Apr 2010, 06:21 am

Well it is after 2:00AM and I got as far as I could on the Super D Amp
Thanks to Jason for a fine looking case. I drilled some holes and added
some threaded cones I had laying around, need to get the IEC inlet, used
all parts and wiring I had in the house, note the Speltz Anti Cable for speaker
outputs. Fun Stuff

Jason's case is a beauty, for sure. He does nice work!

Dave

roymail · « **Reply #1187 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 03:44 pm »

Dave, very nice build. When you get it going, please describe the how it sounds. Thanks!

dBe · « **Reply #1188 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 03:51 pm »

Quote from: roymail on 14 Apr 2010, 03:44 pm

Dave, very nice build. When you get it going, please describe the how it sounds. Thanks!

I wish it was mine! I just commented on Mr. Snead's build on the last page. He got one of Jason's enclosures and is doing a stellar job on his build. I have too many projects going right now, but will be listening to Jason's in about 10 days or so. I'll report back on the sound when I do.

Maybe someday I'll build one for my office... maybe.......someday....................

Dave

roymail · « **Reply #1189 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 04:47 pm »

Dave, thanks and sorry I didn't notice that.

But regardless, please do post your impressions after listening to Jason's amp. Thanks!

dBe · « **Reply #1190 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 05:05 pm »

Quote from: roymail on 14 Apr 2010, 04:47 pm

Dave, thanks and sorry I didn't notice that.

But regardless, please do post your impressions after listening to Jason's amp. Thanks!

Hey, no problemo. Believe me, I'm the first guy to offer an opinion.

Dave

parodielin · « **Reply #1191 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 05:52 pm »

Help with Power Switch Module

So I followed the step and bought this power switch module from eBay - Good quality stuff

IEC Power - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200435755054&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Now I need help as the documentation is vague on how to wire them. It has four connects (A,B,C,D) plus one GND on the back. Which two of (A, B, C, D) I should connect? Which one is AC-L and which one is AC-N?

The fuse holder can hold two fuses - one on each side. Should I put two fuses in or just one? If one, which side should I put in or it doesn't matter?

Thanks!

[Edit] Fuse question answered - This model needs two fuses. For wiring I'd guess it's A and D - A: AC-L, D: AC-N. Need to confirm...

shadowlight · « **Reply #1192 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 06:47 pm »

Quote from: parodielin on 14 Apr 2010, 05:52 pm

Help with Power Switch Module

So I followed the step and bought this power switch module from eBay - Good quality stuff

IEC Power - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200435755054&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Now I need help as the documentation is vague on how to wire them. It has four connects (A,B,C,D) plus one GND on the back. Which two of (A, B, C, D) I should connect? Which one is AC-L and which one is AC-N?

The fuse holder can hold two fuses - one on each side. Should I put two fuses in or just one? If one, which side should I put in or it doesn't matter?

Thanks!

[Edit] Fuse question answered - This model needs two fuses. For wiring I'd guess it's A and D - A: AC-L, D: AC-N. Need to confirm...

Here is how I wired mine. A - connected to the red cable from transformer and D - connected to the black cable from transformer

parodielin · « **Reply #1193 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 06:50 pm »

Quote from: shadowlight on 14 Apr 2010, 06:47 pm

Here is how I wired mine. A - connected to the red cable from transformer and D - connected to the black cable from transformer

That's what I "guessed" so I assume it worked in your system and no smoke came out.

shadowlight · « **Reply #1194 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 06:56 pm »

Quote from: parodielin on 14 Apr 2010, 06:50 pm

That's what I "guessed" so I assume it worked in your system and no smoke came out.

No smoke when I plugged it in and other folks who have borrowed it have not reported any smoke either

jtsnead · « **Reply #1195 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 07:01 pm »

Ok I want to make sure my on/off switch is wired correctly, I have the same one Jason used, has three pins marked 1 2 3, 3 is brass,

parodielin · « **Reply #1196 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 07:02 pm »

Quote from: shadowlight on 14 Apr 2010, 06:56 pm

No smoke when I plugged it in and other folks who have borrowed it have not reported any smoke either

Corcom customer service answered my call and yes A, D, A for hot and D for neutral. This model needs two fuses.

jtsnead · « **Reply #1197 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 07:18 pm »

nevermind I got, it is laying right now

jtsnead · « **Reply #1198 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 07:26 pm »

I mean playing HAHA

jtwrace · « **Reply #1199 on:** 14 Apr 2010, 09:40 pm »

Quote from: jtsnead on 14 Apr 2010, 07:26 pm

I mean playing HAHA

great! Be sure to post some finished pics.