DIY Dodd Buffer

TrungT · « **Reply #300 on:** 28 Apr 2010, 03:55 am »

Mariusz
Looking good so far

I like the way you drilled at the RCA jack, you may give the socket a try instead the needle nose.

Few more wires, She will sing your favor tune.

Mariusz · « **Reply #301 on:** 28 Apr 2010, 11:17 am »

Quote from: TrungT on 28 Apr 2010, 03:55 am

Mariusz
Looking good so far
I like the way you drilled at the RCA jack, you may give the socket a try instead the needle nose.
Few more wires, She will sing your favor tune.

You're right, ratchet might have been easier.
•box is the cheapest solution I found - $9 IKEA.
link to planter box
Needs to be trim few inches of the top tho (pics coming later today)
•tools needed - ratchet set or long nose pliers, drill bit set, table saw or hand saw + stady hand, electric or battery drill.

Have fun

Edit- added link

mikeeastman · « **Reply #302 on:** 28 Apr 2010, 01:11 pm »

Mariusz, what are the sizes of the bits for all the holes and how thick is wood in your box? I'm planning to try to make a box or at least part of the box out of stone, I have some granite, marble and sandstone on order and want to get any diamond bits I will need ordered. Thanks for all the good info.

ebag4 · « **Reply #303 on:** 28 Apr 2010, 06:21 pm »

Quote from: gld on 27 Apr 2010, 09:21 pm

Hey Ed That 6N1P is the highest filament current out of all the tubes coming in at close to 1 amp. A 12AX7 uses 150 milliamps and I use a 6DJ8 that uses about 360 ma. 12 volt tubes will have a lesser filament current than most 6 volt tubes, and yes when you use a 12 volt tube the reg is doing nothing.
Gary

Thanks for the info Gary. I have a 5751 Sylvania Gold Label Black plate - triple mica - "D" getter halo in the buffer right now and it is sounding mighty fine! Funny, I didn't lke this tube in my Jolida 102B. I will update this post with the milage I get from the 5ah battery using this tube.

Best,
Ed

Mariusz · « **Reply #304 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 01:55 am »

Quote from: mikeeastman on 28 Apr 2010, 01:11 pm

Mariusz, what are the sizes of the bits for all the holes and how thick is wood in your box? I'm planning to try to make a box or at least part of the box out of stone, I have some granite, marble and sandstone on order and want to get any diamond bits I will need ordered. Thanks for all the good info.

3/8" and 5/8"
1/2" if you need a bit extra room in case of slight screw ups.
Hope it helps.

•••••••••••

Gary
a quick question:
Just got some woofers and plate amp from Danny and wonder if
running speakers and subs presents any issues?

Mariusz

TrungT · « **Reply #305 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 02:44 am »

Knobs for my buffer.
It's made to fit with Dodd buffer.

gld · « **Reply #306 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 03:02 am »

Mariusz, no problems that's why there are 2 sets of outputs. it will work just fine.

gary

Mariusz · « **Reply #307 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 03:21 am »

Quote from: TrungT on 29 Apr 2010, 02:44 am

Knobs for my buffer.
It's made to fit with Dodd buffer.

who makes those.
NICE!!

Quote from: gld on 29 Apr 2010, 03:02 am

Mariusz, no problems that's why there are 2 sets of outputs. it will work just fine.
gary

thanks Gary
Mariusz

TrungT · « **Reply #308 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 03:26 am »

I ordered from Gary, I think he going to add to the website soon.
Slightly more than 1/2 off the Chrome knobs.

Mariusz · « **Reply #309 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 03:29 am »

Quote from: TrungT on 29 Apr 2010, 03:26 am

I ordered from Gary, I think he going to add to the website soon.
Slightly more than 1/2 off the Chrome knobs.

I am in for two sets.

Dark/light options or .......?

TrungT · « **Reply #310 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 03:40 am »

I think Gary going to make few wood type and few color choices.
So when your buffer going to sing Mariusz?

Mariusz · « **Reply #311 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 04:45 am »

Quote from: TrungT on 29 Apr 2010, 03:40 am

I think Gary going to make few wood type and few color choices.
So when your buffer going to sing Mariusz?

Great news. Love those wood knobs ..... and the price is right.

As to when my kit will sing well, as soon ad I get those by-pass caps and pin header which I destroyed in the process of de-soldering it from the board.
(I have to say, Gary is very helpful and patient in the process

)
If all goes well, I will have it sing by the end of the weekend.

Thanks
a bunch

Mariusz

TrungT · « **Reply #312 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 05:07 am »

Oh Yea OOPS
Friendly remind:
Make sure your battery fully charged.
For mean time you can make the power cable and ready to hook up the battery

etcarroll · « **Reply #313 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 10:53 am »

Gary -

Would a 5670 396A 2C51 RAYTHEON WINDMILL GETTER work in this?

I just picked up an older Bryston 4B, need a pre for it. I bought the above tubes for testing with a tubed DAC and liked the sound of them.

gld · « **Reply #314 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 02:02 pm »

The 5670, 396/2C51 will not work in the buffer. They all have a different pinout. :nono
Gary

etcarroll · « **Reply #315 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 03:00 pm »

Quote from: gld on 29 Apr 2010, 02:02 pm

The 5670, 396/2C51 will not work in the buffer. They all have a different pinout. :nono
Gary

Thanks for the prompt response. I'm kinda fascinated by this project, is the AC members pricing and free shipping still available?

gld · « **Reply #316 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 03:58 pm »

Sure is!

Gary

Mariusz · « **Reply #317 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 04:05 pm »

Quote from: gld on 29 Apr 2010, 03:58 pm

Sure is!
Gary

Gary
please sign me up for those cool wood knobs.
If possible, in maple - both sets.

Mariusz · « **Reply #318 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 04:18 pm »

Quote from: TrungT on 29 Apr 2010, 05:07 am

Oh Yea OOPS
Friendly remind:
Make sure your battery fully charged.
For mean time you can make the power cable and ready to hook up the battery

Sure will.
Just checked.
I have one 12V14Ah battery on its way (it is relatively small and might fit in the same enclosure) and emergency back up - 12V17Ah (not as compact).

If it sounds very good, I'll probably get another one for 2nd system.

Mariusz

jtwrace · « **Reply #319 on:** 29 Apr 2010, 05:17 pm »

Quote from: Mariusz on 29 Apr 2010, 04:18 pm

If it sounds very good, I'll probably get another one for 2nd system.
Mariusz

You might as well order it now.