DIY Dodd Buffer

face · « **Reply #920 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 12:45 am »

Try Arizona Battery.

praedet · « **Reply #921 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 02:10 am »

How big a battery do you want?

TrungT · « **Reply #922 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 02:20 am »

Try to search your local Craigslist.

cujobob · « **Reply #923 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 02:38 am »

Nothing good on CL locally... I want at least 10 AH, bigger the better, just trying to find really good value...preferably around 30-40$

praedet · « **Reply #924 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 03:22 am »

Here are some from Amazon under your cap. If you are an Amazon Prime Member, they ship free. If not, let me know and we can work something out...

Ted

You could get 2 or 3 of these
http://www.amazon.com/UB645-Sealed-Lead-Acid-Batteries/dp/B0006N61RW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303874388&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/UB12180-Sealed-Lead-Acid-Batteries/dp/B001DL7D1O/ref=sr_1_3?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1303874388&sr=8-3

http://www.amazon.com/UB1280-Sealed-Lead-Acid-Batteries/dp/B0009GIKNE/ref=sr_1_5?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1303874388&sr=8-5

Again, maybe 2
http://www.amazon.com/UB1250-Sealed-Lead-Acid-Batteries/dp/B001DL9IBC/ref=sr_1_6?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1303874388&sr=8-6

http://www.amazon.com/D5744-Sealed-Lead-Acid-Batteries/dp/B001DLAO0Q/ref=sr_1_9?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1303874388&sr=8-9

Atlplasma · « **Reply #925 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 12:17 pm »

If you don't want to pay shipping, you might be able to find what you need at Batteries Plus. You can go here to find out if there is a store near your location.

http://www.batteriesplus.com/

praedet · « **Reply #926 on:** 2 May 2011, 01:59 pm »

Man, I just switched from the DIY Buffer w/ plat bypass caps (somewhat broken in) and a VERY nice NOS tube ($120), to a brand new Buffer w/ plat bypass caps and a NOS 6H30DR ($70). With NO hours on it, the new one sounds better. I can't wait for it to break-in! These 6H30 tubes are no joke!!!!

Ted

HAL · « **Reply #927 on:** 2 May 2011, 07:44 pm »

Welcome to the 6H30P-DR club!

TrungT · « **Reply #928 on:** 2 May 2011, 08:00 pm »

^^^^^
Got one more HOOKED on 6H30DR

Wish more come to The 6H30DR club

srclose · « **Reply #929 on:** 2 May 2011, 08:28 pm »

I found an instant improvement top to bottom with the 6H30DR tube. Surprised that it was that noticeable.

Atlplasma · « **Reply #930 on:** 2 May 2011, 09:04 pm »

I favor the 6H30-DR tube as well but am always looking for new experiences.

Has anyone tried another tube they really like with the Dodd buffer?

I'm also curious about what amps owners are running with the buffer. I'm using a couple of old Outlaw Model 200 Monoblocks (300 watts each into 4 ohms). That sound fine to me, but again, I'm wondering if "something else" might be even better.

praedet · « **Reply #931 on:** 2 May 2011, 10:50 pm »

^^^I really like my DIY Class D Amp, also running on Battery supply

mikeeastman · « **Reply #932 on:** 8 May 2011, 06:54 pm »

X2 Class D. Currently building a class D- Dodd tube buffer on same chassis. Running on batt.

Atlplasma · « **Reply #933 on:** 10 May 2011, 03:11 pm »

For the Class D fans, are most of you using the SDS-254? What mods do you favor for this amp?

walkern · « **Reply #934 on:** 10 May 2011, 04:07 pm »

Replace the volume (input level) controls with high quality resistors (naked vishays are my current favorite).
Really bumps the sound of the amp up a level without jeopardizing the warranty.

N

khill · « **Reply #935 on:** 13 May 2011, 12:30 am »

Ted-

Thanks for the buffer..."its amazing!" Gary ungraded the heatsink to run 6H30 so I'm good to go. Bought the Class D SDS-254 with battery option, finished painting the Dodd box today and can't wait to get it in the system.

TrungT · « **Reply #936 on:** 16 May 2011, 03:55 am »

khill
Welcome to AC

morganc · « **Reply #937 on:** 16 May 2011, 05:21 am »

Quote from: TrungT on 2 May 2011, 08:00 pm

^^^^^
Got one more HOOKED on 6H30DR
Wish more come to The 6H30DR club

I'm soon to be in the club Trung

BTW, for all of you out there that don't know it, Trung is one hell of a top notch Guy! If you are on the fence about the Buffer as I was and nervous and un-educated about the entire battery set-up, he will hook you up, answer all your questions, and clearly goes above and beyond. Thanks Trung for the awesome help

TrungT · « **Reply #938 on:** 16 May 2011, 05:26 am »

^^^^^
You'r welcome.
Glad to help.
Spread the world

praedet · « **Reply #939 on:** 16 May 2011, 12:12 pm »

Quote from: khill on 13 May 2011, 12:30 am

Ted-

Thanks for the buffer..."its amazing!" Gary ungraded the heatsink to run 6H30 so I'm good to go. Bought the Class D SDS-254 with battery option, finished painting the Dodd box today and can't wait to get it in the system.

Wow Kregg, somehow I missed this! Congrats and I am glad it continues to play wonderfully for you! Hopefully the box made it there so you can get the amp going as well!

Ted

Quote from: morganc on 16 May 2011, 05:21 am

I'm soon to be in the club Trung

BTW, for all of you out there that don't know it, Trung is one hell of a top notch Guy! If you are on the fence about the Buffer as I was and nervous and un-educated about the entire battery set-up, he will hook you up, answer all your questions, and clearly goes above and beyond. Thanks Trung for the awesome help

I agree, he is amazing and I would not have some pretty cool toys without him!