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Kevin P

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« Reply #20 on: 7 Jul 2004, 10:50 pm »
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Kevin,

Couple of questions:

1. Are the clock sync modules LC Audio XO3 clocks?
2. How are you powering the clocks? I remember a previous post that you had torroidal transformers on order with a  12V secondary that would feed into the Preditor power supply to power the clock. Did those trannies come in or are you using something else like an LC Audio clock power supply?

Thanks


Ok..  

#1.  Nope... these are a simply clock sync board as described in the LC Audio tech notes.   I'll update pictures and get more information online when I get a chance.

#2.  They have a regulator & are powered off the 60V rail.   The 12V secondary has morphed into a 18V (long story) which we will use for future goodies to be announced.  The current amps are shipping with a second small torroid for the 18V source until we get a custom wound main transformer with included 18V secondaries.    I'll update pictures next week.
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« Reply #21 on: 8 Jul 2004, 12:25 am »
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Ok..  

#1.  Nope... these are a simply clock sync board as described in the LC Audio tech notes.   I'll update pictures and get more information online when I get a chance.

#2.  They have a regulator & are powered off the 60V rail.   The 12V secondary has morphed into a 18V (long story) which we will use for future goodies to be announced.  The current amps are shipping with a second small torroid for the 18V source until we get a custom wound main transformer with included 18V secondaries.    I'll update pictures next week.


Allright, I mostly understand #1, but #2 is foreign to me.

But, if the amps sound good, guess I shouldn't care. The second small torroid 'ballooned' these digital babies up to over 25 lbs, yet?

Got the word it shipped to me today, thank you Kevin :!:
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« Reply #22 on: 8 Jul 2004, 01:05 am »
Kevin,

Received the notification that you shipped.   :thumb:

It will be here on Monday.

Looks like ChairGuy will get his before mine...

George
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« Reply #23 on: 8 Jul 2004, 01:18 am »
How will this amp sound straight out of the box ? Break'in needed ? Thanks !! :)
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Al Garay

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« Reply #24 on: 8 Jul 2004, 02:19 am »
Are there any reviews of this?

Kevin, do you have time to visit Edmonds? I live in Richmond Beach just South of Edmonds. I would love to hear them agains my AKSA 100 Nirvana amps.

thanks,

Al
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« Reply #25 on: 8 Jul 2004, 04:56 am »
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Kevin,

Received the notification that you shipped.   :thumb:

It will be here on Monday.

Looks like ChairGuy will get his before mine...

George


Nope George, mine scheduled for Tuesday.  Didn't think UPS Ground would take 6 days (4 business ot counting today) from WA to NorCAL, but there ya' go.

You must have specified 2-3 day..or gotten it shipped earlier.

I'm happy either way, but I'm sorta' Forrest Gump'ed that way  :roll:
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Kevin P

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« Reply #26 on: 8 Jul 2004, 05:35 am »
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The second small torroid 'ballooned' these digital babies up to over 25 lbs, yet?


Nope... it is a little guy.  The shipping weight is about 24lbs depending on options.

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How will this amp sound straight out of the box ? Break'in needed ? Thanks !! :)


Break-in is one of those voodoo topics.   I'll just say that some passive & active components DO change with time, thermal cycling and use.   How much?  I don't have a good answer.   My advice is to leave the amp on for at least the first several weeks.  It only consumes about 15W at idle so it isn't like your draining the power grid.   Play lots of music and give it 2-3 weeks before you really settle down for a serious evaluation.  

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Are there any reviews of this?

Kevin, do you have time to visit Edmonds? I live in Richmond Beach just South of Edmonds. I would love to hear them agains my AKSA 100 Nirvana amps.

thanks,

Al


Not a chance.... I'm busier than a beaver for the next several months.   We have family visiting most of the summer and I'm pushing to get some other design work done so I just don't have the time to take days off for auditions.   I am going to the Puget Sound Speaker building contest Aug 28th (if I can slide it by the wife).   If you come to the contest and I manage to make it for the event I'd be more than happy to let you take an amp home for comparison on your schedule.   Let me know before the event.

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« Reply #27 on: 8 Jul 2004, 09:50 am »
G'day Kevin,

I'm from Singapore and the grid here supplies 240V 50Hz AC. Can the Exodus amp run on this?
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Al Garay

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« Reply #28 on: 8 Jul 2004, 02:20 pm »
I'm planning on going to the Puget Sound diy event. So, that will work if you can make it.

Al
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