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Well, I guess I don't have to fear taking this thread off-topic! So I gotta ask, DVV- what can your Yugo do in the standing quarter mile? Er, okay, you're European- I guess that'd be about 1280 meters? [\quote]Tsk, tsk, tsk. 1/4 mile, given that one mile has 1,650 meters, is just one quarter that, Rob.I don't know the answer to that. I can tell you what it will do 0-100 km, or 0-62 miles in: using standard 95 octane fuel, with just me inside, it will hit 62 mph in 9.6 seconds. A standard Yugo, from which mine was derived, will do the same in 17.5 sec.Its current top speed, under the same conditions, has moved from 150/91 km/miles per hour to 178/108 km/miles per hour.At this time, its original 1,116 ccm engine has grown to 1,301 ccm, and its nominal power is up from 55 bhp to about 90 bhp. Unfortunately, some essential things have not been done yet, I need to throw in the fuel injection (right now, it's running off one Weber 32/32 ICEV twin carb, way too small for it now, but it's a temporary arrangement anyway), new head with larger valves, different intake manifold, oil cooler, front and back bracing, a larger clutch and to change its 13" to 14" wheels, its current 165/70 R 13 (originally 145/80 R 13) Avon tires to Yokohama 185/55 R 14.Calculations show that I can expect 0-62 mph at just over 8 seconds, since it will have 110 bhp at 7,100 rpm. Will it actually make it, we have to wait and see, my injectors have been ordered from the US and should be arriving any day now. They are all that's missing.QuoteStoplight-to-stoplight is a good 'street measure', but to be a bit more precise, can you estimate a 60 foot time or an 1/8 mile? (Sorry 'bout the lack of metric conversion, but it's Saturday nite & I'm a few brewski's into it! ).No such thing as too many brews if you can still write. Rob, they ain't no brews, you have just been prescribed a strong vitamin B complex diet, and being practical, you know beer has a lot of the B vitamin complex, so in effect, you are supporting your health. Anyway, beer is a damn site better than bananas; who wants to be seen killing off a lot of bananas, the associations that might raise are most uncomplementary, right? Another reason to stick to traditional methods of augmenting the vitamins. Just a matter of how you look at it, Rob. I understand you just want to be healthy, that's all, and if that's John Adams you're knocking off, download me one too, please. I loved that beer, sorry, health.Cheers,DVV
Stoplight-to-stoplight is a good 'street measure', but to be a bit more precise, can you estimate a 60 foot time or an 1/8 mile? (Sorry 'bout the lack of metric conversion, but it's Saturday nite & I'm a few brewski's into it! ).
So, I guess you're not gonna make an American tour to drag race any of us! Still, an interesting discussion.I guess the hot-rodded Yugo vs the hotrodded Camaro will have to wait for another day.
Hmmm...racing, cooking and audio. Let's just add fishing and music and I won't need to read any other threads on the internet [\quote]Only on AKSA's forum!QuoteDVV, I'd love to see pictures of your car, if you get a chance. [\quote]Sure, no problem, as soon as it's done. Not much to see, though, I made VERY sure nothing, but NOTHING on the outside betrays its Dr Jeckyll / Mr Hyde nature. Well, of course that's impossible to do completely, and one who knows where to look will see it's beed fiddled with, but most unsuspecting MB, Audi, BMW and other owners ain't that smart. And they are my best customers, or should I say patients? Quote Our local track is actually pretty decent. So far the quickest time is a 4.721 (which ain't too shabby). The Fastest speed is 333.00mph in the quarter. [\quote]Now, just try to visualize this - a cop blue Yugo hitting say 190 mph??? A Yugo, for chrissakes? A passenger car, because I never ever removed anything from it, it can still seat four in a pinch and with much prayer. I mean, this is no dragster, it's an honest to God passenger car - just a crafty one, is all.QuoteHugh and DVV, It has been such a joy reading the threads here and the threads I've found at DIYaudio regarding your design philosophy. Tho I can have questions regarding your philosophy, and I can have general questions regarding parts used and circuits type used. I really can't have an intelligent conversation with you guys about circuit design. So don't feel as tho I'm not reading and taking notes, just because I'm not responding to your posts here. I'm guessing that I won't actually progress to the next level, of SS design. I'm likely to stay right in the current level of audio enthusiast...but hopefully (as time goes on) an audio enthusiast with a little better understanding of "the inner working of a SS amplifier" than I had before. I will continue to read and question things that seem unclear to me. But (even tho I may at times)...I will try not to simply parrot what I may think I know...(even tho it can be tough not to believe you have knowledge on things you know nothing about but have read on extensivly...squak ) Again...thanks so much, to both of you, for actually helping me understand this topic just a little bit better. Can I ask you guys what your subjective impressions are on various tube amps (of fairly good design...SET or PP...or OTL)? I wouldn't say that these amps do everything well...but they do seem to get some things right. What are your subjective impressions (take the designer hats off, if possible) on (well designed) tube amps. (to everyone....thanks for the comments!)[\quote]Speaking for myself, you are welcome, anytime you want to ask, ask here or PM me, whatever is best for you. My feeling is that knowledge, or whatever of it I possess, is at best half-used if it's not shared, sharing it is half the fun. I'll always try my best to answer a reasonable question, even if only to admit being ignorant of the answer.I think you'll find Hugh about the same, as best witnessed by his success as a designer and somebody who sure seems to have made a lot of people very happy. But Hugh can speak for himself.To answer your question on tube audio, in general, I admit it's seductive, but over longer periods of time, I tend to be bothered by the way tube audio generally tends to round off the sound and because it doesn't compare with SS precision. This is purely subjective view.Of those I have heard, I find I have a strong preference for Audio Research gear; somehow, it seems to me they manage to get the best of both worlds, in preamps certainly, and in power amps better than most others I have heard. VTL also made some outstanding products. Again, quite subjective.On a rational level, a good designer will get it right no matter which technology he uses, the key being his mastery of technology. Lord knows I have heard some horrid SS amps in my time. I find most Krell designs, for example, to have bass to die for, but the rest is to my mind below par for the class they are supposed to be in and actually cost. With the exception of New Zealand's Perraux, nobody ever made me believe that MOSFETs were good for audio.Apologies to everyone not interested in gasoline fumes, roar of tuned engines and the smell of blood befitting true sports fans for my small exchange with Rob Babcock, we switched to a private discussion.Cheers,DVV
DVV, I'd love to see pictures of your car, if you get a chance. [\quote]Sure, no problem, as soon as it's done. Not much to see, though, I made VERY sure nothing, but NOTHING on the outside betrays its Dr Jeckyll / Mr Hyde nature. Well, of course that's impossible to do completely, and one who knows where to look will see it's beed fiddled with, but most unsuspecting MB, Audi, BMW and other owners ain't that smart. And they are my best customers, or should I say patients? Quote Our local track is actually pretty decent. So far the quickest time is a 4.721 (which ain't too shabby). The Fastest speed is 333.00mph in the quarter. [\quote]Now, just try to visualize this - a cop blue Yugo hitting say 190 mph??? A Yugo, for chrissakes? A passenger car, because I never ever removed anything from it, it can still seat four in a pinch and with much prayer. I mean, this is no dragster, it's an honest to God passenger car - just a crafty one, is all.QuoteHugh and DVV, It has been such a joy reading the threads here and the threads I've found at DIYaudio regarding your design philosophy. Tho I can have questions regarding your philosophy, and I can have general questions regarding parts used and circuits type used. I really can't have an intelligent conversation with you guys about circuit design. So don't feel as tho I'm not reading and taking notes, just because I'm not responding to your posts here. I'm guessing that I won't actually progress to the next level, of SS design. I'm likely to stay right in the current level of audio enthusiast...but hopefully (as time goes on) an audio enthusiast with a little better understanding of "the inner working of a SS amplifier" than I had before. I will continue to read and question things that seem unclear to me. But (even tho I may at times)...I will try not to simply parrot what I may think I know...(even tho it can be tough not to believe you have knowledge on things you know nothing about but have read on extensivly...squak ) Again...thanks so much, to both of you, for actually helping me understand this topic just a little bit better. Can I ask you guys what your subjective impressions are on various tube amps (of fairly good design...SET or PP...or OTL)? I wouldn't say that these amps do everything well...but they do seem to get some things right. What are your subjective impressions (take the designer hats off, if possible) on (well designed) tube amps. (to everyone....thanks for the comments!)[\quote]Speaking for myself, you are welcome, anytime you want to ask, ask here or PM me, whatever is best for you. My feeling is that knowledge, or whatever of it I possess, is at best half-used if it's not shared, sharing it is half the fun. I'll always try my best to answer a reasonable question, even if only to admit being ignorant of the answer.I think you'll find Hugh about the same, as best witnessed by his success as a designer and somebody who sure seems to have made a lot of people very happy. But Hugh can speak for himself.To answer your question on tube audio, in general, I admit it's seductive, but over longer periods of time, I tend to be bothered by the way tube audio generally tends to round off the sound and because it doesn't compare with SS precision. This is purely subjective view.Of those I have heard, I find I have a strong preference for Audio Research gear; somehow, it seems to me they manage to get the best of both worlds, in preamps certainly, and in power amps better than most others I have heard. VTL also made some outstanding products. Again, quite subjective.On a rational level, a good designer will get it right no matter which technology he uses, the key being his mastery of technology. Lord knows I have heard some horrid SS amps in my time. I find most Krell designs, for example, to have bass to die for, but the rest is to my mind below par for the class they are supposed to be in and actually cost. With the exception of New Zealand's Perraux, nobody ever made me believe that MOSFETs were good for audio.Apologies to everyone not interested in gasoline fumes, roar of tuned engines and the smell of blood befitting true sports fans for my small exchange with Rob Babcock, we switched to a private discussion.Cheers,DVV
Our local track is actually pretty decent. So far the quickest time is a 4.721 (which ain't too shabby). The Fastest speed is 333.00mph in the quarter. [\quote]Now, just try to visualize this - a cop blue Yugo hitting say 190 mph??? A Yugo, for chrissakes? A passenger car, because I never ever removed anything from it, it can still seat four in a pinch and with much prayer. I mean, this is no dragster, it's an honest to God passenger car - just a crafty one, is all.QuoteHugh and DVV, It has been such a joy reading the threads here and the threads I've found at DIYaudio regarding your design philosophy. Tho I can have questions regarding your philosophy, and I can have general questions regarding parts used and circuits type used. I really can't have an intelligent conversation with you guys about circuit design. So don't feel as tho I'm not reading and taking notes, just because I'm not responding to your posts here. I'm guessing that I won't actually progress to the next level, of SS design. I'm likely to stay right in the current level of audio enthusiast...but hopefully (as time goes on) an audio enthusiast with a little better understanding of "the inner working of a SS amplifier" than I had before. I will continue to read and question things that seem unclear to me. But (even tho I may at times)...I will try not to simply parrot what I may think I know...(even tho it can be tough not to believe you have knowledge on things you know nothing about but have read on extensivly...squak ) Again...thanks so much, to both of you, for actually helping me understand this topic just a little bit better. Can I ask you guys what your subjective impressions are on various tube amps (of fairly good design...SET or PP...or OTL)? I wouldn't say that these amps do everything well...but they do seem to get some things right. What are your subjective impressions (take the designer hats off, if possible) on (well designed) tube amps. (to everyone....thanks for the comments!)[\quote]Speaking for myself, you are welcome, anytime you want to ask, ask here or PM me, whatever is best for you. My feeling is that knowledge, or whatever of it I possess, is at best half-used if it's not shared, sharing it is half the fun. I'll always try my best to answer a reasonable question, even if only to admit being ignorant of the answer.I think you'll find Hugh about the same, as best witnessed by his success as a designer and somebody who sure seems to have made a lot of people very happy. But Hugh can speak for himself.To answer your question on tube audio, in general, I admit it's seductive, but over longer periods of time, I tend to be bothered by the way tube audio generally tends to round off the sound and because it doesn't compare with SS precision. This is purely subjective view.Of those I have heard, I find I have a strong preference for Audio Research gear; somehow, it seems to me they manage to get the best of both worlds, in preamps certainly, and in power amps better than most others I have heard. VTL also made some outstanding products. Again, quite subjective.On a rational level, a good designer will get it right no matter which technology he uses, the key being his mastery of technology. Lord knows I have heard some horrid SS amps in my time. I find most Krell designs, for example, to have bass to die for, but the rest is to my mind below par for the class they are supposed to be in and actually cost. With the exception of New Zealand's Perraux, nobody ever made me believe that MOSFETs were good for audio.Apologies to everyone not interested in gasoline fumes, roar of tuned engines and the smell of blood befitting true sports fans for my small exchange with Rob Babcock, we switched to a private discussion.Cheers,DVV
Hugh and DVV, It has been such a joy reading the threads here and the threads I've found at DIYaudio regarding your design philosophy. Tho I can have questions regarding your philosophy, and I can have general questions regarding parts used and circuits type used. I really can't have an intelligent conversation with you guys about circuit design. So don't feel as tho I'm not reading and taking notes, just because I'm not responding to your posts here. I'm guessing that I won't actually progress to the next level, of SS design. I'm likely to stay right in the current level of audio enthusiast...but hopefully (as time goes on) an audio enthusiast with a little better understanding of "the inner working of a SS amplifier" than I had before. I will continue to read and question things that seem unclear to me. But (even tho I may at times)...I will try not to simply parrot what I may think I know...(even tho it can be tough not to believe you have knowledge on things you know nothing about but have read on extensivly...squak ) Again...thanks so much, to both of you, for actually helping me understand this topic just a little bit better. Can I ask you guys what your subjective impressions are on various tube amps (of fairly good design...SET or PP...or OTL)? I wouldn't say that these amps do everything well...but they do seem to get some things right. What are your subjective impressions (take the designer hats off, if possible) on (well designed) tube amps. (to everyone....thanks for the comments!)[\quote]Speaking for myself, you are welcome, anytime you want to ask, ask here or PM me, whatever is best for you. My feeling is that knowledge, or whatever of it I possess, is at best half-used if it's not shared, sharing it is half the fun. I'll always try my best to answer a reasonable question, even if only to admit being ignorant of the answer.I think you'll find Hugh about the same, as best witnessed by his success as a designer and somebody who sure seems to have made a lot of people very happy. But Hugh can speak for himself.To answer your question on tube audio, in general, I admit it's seductive, but over longer periods of time, I tend to be bothered by the way tube audio generally tends to round off the sound and because it doesn't compare with SS precision. This is purely subjective view.Of those I have heard, I find I have a strong preference for Audio Research gear; somehow, it seems to me they manage to get the best of both worlds, in preamps certainly, and in power amps better than most others I have heard. VTL also made some outstanding products. Again, quite subjective.On a rational level, a good designer will get it right no matter which technology he uses, the key being his mastery of technology. Lord knows I have heard some horrid SS amps in my time. I find most Krell designs, for example, to have bass to die for, but the rest is to my mind below par for the class they are supposed to be in and actually cost. With the exception of New Zealand's Perraux, nobody ever made me believe that MOSFETs were good for audio.Apologies to everyone not interested in gasoline fumes, roar of tuned engines and the smell of blood befitting true sports fans for my small exchange with Rob Babcock, we switched to a private discussion.Cheers,DVV
DVV-I've really enjoyed reading your posts, as I'm sure everyone here has. However, your posts would be much easier to read if you'd use this slash ( / ) when ending a quote (like so:
Ahem, 1 mile = 1609.344 meters.
Dejan,Very gracious of you, mon, but don't be unnerved; I NEVER get posting images right, takes me about three goes. I have a Masters degree in BIT but can't drive software. I guess I'm the perfect academic!!Your story with the Yugo amuses me. I'm about to acquire a Nissan Sunny, the successor to the 120Y which was a dreadful car with a marvellous engine. I have an A15 I have worked on a little, with a loud cam, a decent exhaust system and reprofiled distributor advance with electronic ignition ...
