Take a look at the new Niteshade Audio NS-40

Guy 13 · « **Reply #40 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 12:35 am »

Quote from: Guy 13 on 8 Nov 2010, 12:06 am

Hi Blair.
It's Sunday in USA !
(It's Monday morning in Vietnam)
Still no pictures of your work of art !
Have you run out of batteries or are your batteries dead for your digital camera ?
You still have until midnight !
Guy 13

Hi Blair.
Thanks for the pictures, I was expecting more pictures that what you have posted, but that's because I am very demanding.
I will wait for the next pictures, well, do I have any other choice ?
Up to now, looks good, very good. Thanks for sharing.
One question.
Why would you do first the wiring of the sockets, before installing the transformers ?
This time, only one question, otherwise, several questions will delay your work.
Keep up the good work.
Guy 13.

Niteshade · « **Reply #41 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 12:43 am »

There really are not that many photos to take. I took two more than usual (chassis drilling & transformer prep). The last two will show the completed wiring and a finished product w/ name plate.

OK- Maybe I'll get a shot of the amp during the burn in and tune-up phases!

A photo of our new (VERY nice) faceplate will be up at the same time, on a different NS-40. It is sharp!

Almost forgot: Most of the internal wiring is completed before the transformers are installed because it is much easier to move the chassis around. It reduces the risk of blemishes as well.

Guy 13 · « **Reply #42 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 12:50 am »

Quote from: Niteshade on 8 Nov 2010, 12:43 am

There really are not that many photos to take. I took two more than usual (chassis drilling & transformer prep). The last two will show the completed wiring and a finished product w/ name plate.

OK- Maybe I'll get a shot of the amp during the burn in and tune-up phases!

A photo of our new (VERY nice) faceplate will be up at the same time, on a different NS-40. It is sharp!

Almost forgot: Most of the internal wiring is completed before the transformers are installed because it is much easier to move the chassis around. It reduces the risk of blemishes as well.

Hi Blair.
The picture(s) that I want to see the most is the picture(s) of the name plates.
If well done, which I think will be, will make your amplifier look equal to any industrial made amplifiers, it will give your unit a professional look, instead of a DIY look.
The waiting is torturing me... (Ha, ha...)
Guy 13.

Niteshade · « **Reply #43 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 12:55 am »

What you want to see is the face plate:

Guy 13 · « **Reply #44 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 01:13 am »

Quote from: Niteshade on 8 Nov 2010, 12:55 am

What you want to see is the face plate:

Hi Blair.
What I really want to see is a name plate for an integrated amplifier with volume control, 3 inputs rotary selector switch and rocker power switch.
In addition, what about the back ? Anything written on the back ?
Until I can see front and back plates, how do you expect me to buy a NS-40 (Intergrated) ? ? ? ?
I don't want to buy something that will look like the Niteshade Audio SE-15 I bought from you that was without any indentifications of any kind for the controls, jacks, etc...
No dought about it, you do nice looking amplifier, but I am sure you can do better, at least for me anyway !
The next unit must be to my liking and I must see before I buy what I will get. I don't think I am too demanding. Am I ?
Guy 13

Niteshade · « **Reply #45 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 01:31 am »

I'm working on it!

You may see something shortly.

bunky · « **Reply #46 on:** 12 Nov 2010, 11:09 pm »

Hey Blair, how goes it with my amplifier

Niteshade · « **Reply #47 on:** 16 Nov 2010, 10:55 am »

A batch of name plates arrived Monday!

More information to follow.

Guy 13 · « **Reply #48 on:** 16 Nov 2010, 12:21 pm »

Quote from: Niteshade on 16 Nov 2010, 10:55 am

A batch of name plates arrived Monday!

More information to follow.

Hi Blair.
I am expecting some pictures from you before the end of this week.
Yes, no, maybe ? ? ?
Guy 13

Niteshade · « **Reply #49 on:** 16 Nov 2010, 12:26 pm »

There are going to be several photos of amps being shipped this week or early next week. You've already seen the name plates, but not the faceplate mounted yet.

jtwrace · « **Reply #50 on:** 16 Nov 2010, 12:28 pm »

I didn't realize that a nameplate was this big of a deal.

Niteshade · « **Reply #51 on:** 16 Nov 2010, 12:35 pm »

It's not a big deal unless you don't have them! There is an order that was waiting for them.

jtwrace · « **Reply #52 on:** 16 Nov 2010, 12:44 pm »

Quote from: Niteshade on 16 Nov 2010, 12:35 pm

It's not a big deal unless you don't have them!

Ahh. I didn't realize that they make the sound better...that must be the reason!

Niteshade · « **Reply #53 on:** 16 Nov 2010, 12:59 pm »

Well- that's proprietary voodoo. It's being patented.

jtwrace · « **Reply #54 on:** 16 Nov 2010, 01:43 pm »

Quote from: Niteshade on 16 Nov 2010, 12:59 pm

Well- that's proprietary voodoo. It's being patented.

I'm sure it has something to do with EMI reduction.

Niteshade · « **Reply #55 on:** 17 Nov 2010, 12:55 am »

Bunky- your amp is finished. Got some good photos of it too. Will post them tomorrow.

Niteshade · « **Reply #56 on:** 17 Nov 2010, 12:18 pm »

Interior using new point to point style

Ok, who took out most of the parts?

This IS a finished unit!

Photo w/ out tubes & nameplate

Nameplate attached:

New faceplate:

These are all shop images. Improved ones will be on the web site & blog.
More photos to follow.

Guy 13 · « **Reply #57 on:** 17 Nov 2010, 01:53 pm »

Hi Blair.
This amplifier look very nice, I like the color red.
The front plate add a touch of hi class !
The wiring look so simple, that you wonder if you did not forget something.
Did you forget to take a picture of the back of the amplifier, that's where the action is !
Guy 13

bunky · « **Reply #58 on:** 18 Nov 2010, 01:44 am »

Quote from: Niteshade on 17 Nov 2010, 12:18 pm

Interior using new point to point style

Ok, who took out most of the parts?
This IS a finished unit!

Photo w/ out tubes & nameplate

Nameplate attached:

New faceplate:

These are all shop images. Improved ones will be on the web site & blog.
More photos to follow.

Hey Blair , my amp really looks great but i notice it does not have the 63PS-E Russian coin base power tubes in it

Guy 13 · « **Reply #59 on:** 18 Nov 2010, 04:44 am »

Hi Blair.
I still have not seen my Niteshade Audio dream amplifier with all the bells and wishles...
Maybe one day I will be able to see a picture of my dream amplifier before I buy it?
Guy 13