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Crack / Re: Speedball: LEDs on first board not lighting; voltage tests are within spec
« Last post by Thermioniclife on Today at 07:41:24 AM »Q1a is mounted backwards, thats one problem.
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Crack / Re: Speedball: LEDs on first board not lighting; voltage tests are within spec
« Last post by agitprop on Today at 06:50:34 AM »Thank you! Photos follow.
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Sublime Subwoofer Amplifier kit / Re: Shielded twisted pair cable
« Last post by benzxc on Today at 06:11:47 AM »Thanks!
Any tips on stripping the shielded cables? Maybe I need new tools but when I tried to strip the outer jacket, the inside cables got cut too.
Any tips on stripping the shielded cables? Maybe I need new tools but when I tried to strip the outer jacket, the inside cables got cut too.
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Crack / Re: Speedball: LEDs on first board not lighting; voltage tests are within spec
« Last post by Larpy on Today at 05:37:23 AM »When you post, click on "Attachments and other options" and then "Browse" and then add your photo. Click on "more attachments" to add additional photos.
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Crack / Speedball: LEDs on first board not lighting; voltage tests are within spec
« Last post by agitprop on Yesterday at 02:15:26 PM »Built Crack yesterday. Tested and worked well.
Just installed first half of Speedball. None of the four LEDs on the Speedball's small board light up; the two original LEDs on the Crack's 9-pin socket work fine. I'd be shocked if I overheated the four small-board LEDs when soldering; they got a lot less heat than the 9-in socket LEDs. I am using a Hako digital iron at 650 and Cardas Quad Eutectic, and I have a good bit of soldering experience.
Got the following, ostensibly nominal test voltages:
Terminal Voltages (DC)
OA 80.8V
IA 176.2V
B-A/B 0V
IB 176.5V
OB 80.5V
I would love to include photos, but I can't figure out how to either directly include images or share imgur links in a post. Please feel free to clue me in!
Just installed first half of Speedball. None of the four LEDs on the Speedball's small board light up; the two original LEDs on the Crack's 9-pin socket work fine. I'd be shocked if I overheated the four small-board LEDs when soldering; they got a lot less heat than the 9-in socket LEDs. I am using a Hako digital iron at 650 and Cardas Quad Eutectic, and I have a good bit of soldering experience.
Got the following, ostensibly nominal test voltages:
Terminal Voltages (DC)
OA 80.8V
IA 176.2V
B-A/B 0V
IB 176.5V
OB 80.5V
I would love to include photos, but I can't figure out how to either directly include images or share imgur links in a post. Please feel free to clue me in!
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Kaiju Stereo 300B amp / Kaiju - IEC Socket Replacement
« Last post by hpleung on Yesterday at 02:09:35 PM »Hi,
I pulled on my power cord, and the IEC socket came out of the chassis. I think I need to replace it.
What is the specification of the IEC socket used by the Kaiju?
Thanks.
I pulled on my power cord, and the IEC socket came out of the chassis. I think I need to replace it.
What is the specification of the IEC socket used by the Kaiju?
Thanks.
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Mainline / Almost there - KREG Voltage issues.
« Last post by Art Andrews on Yesterday at 12:18:46 PM »I believe I have passed every check test until the very last one. According to the manual, the KREG Regulator Board voltage should be 8-12V mine are 3.6 and 4.11.
I also have only 4 of the LEDs working (and they are so dim you can only see them with the lights out). Interestingly, because the boards are flipped, it is the LEDs on the same side of each, which I feel should be telling me something.
I have gone back over the solders and the wiring. Maybe I am repeatedly missing something, but I can't tell what is wrong or where to go from here.
I also have only 4 of the LEDs working (and they are so dim you can only see them with the lights out). Interestingly, because the boards are flipped, it is the LEDs on the same side of each, which I feel should be telling me something.
I have gone back over the solders and the wiring. Maybe I am repeatedly missing something, but I can't tell what is wrong or where to go from here.
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General Discussion / Re: Tinnitus
« Last post by dth31 on Yesterday at 06:15:34 AM »You have my sincere sympathy. I also wrestle with tinnitus.
There seems to be a consensus that most ENT doctors and audiologists do not do a good job helping people with their tinnitus. You really need to find an audiologist who specializes in tinnitus treatments. Tinnitus usually can’t be cured but there are treatments that can help many people. Here are some of the useful resources I’ve found.
https://youtu.be/mrip5LDL--A?si=YHUCDZbIB9bFopIy
ata.org
The health care provider link on the American Tinnitus Association website is particularly useful for finding providers with an interest in treating people with tinnitus:
https://www.ata.org/find-your-healthcare-provider/
Hope this helps.
There seems to be a consensus that most ENT doctors and audiologists do not do a good job helping people with their tinnitus. You really need to find an audiologist who specializes in tinnitus treatments. Tinnitus usually can’t be cured but there are treatments that can help many people. Here are some of the useful resources I’ve found.
https://youtu.be/mrip5LDL--A?si=YHUCDZbIB9bFopIy
ata.org
The health care provider link on the American Tinnitus Association website is particularly useful for finding providers with an interest in treating people with tinnitus:
https://www.ata.org/find-your-healthcare-provider/
Hope this helps.
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Eros Phono / Re: 6DJ8 vs. 6922?
« Last post by Brooklynbottle on Yesterday at 04:01:36 AM »I just picked up an Amperex Bugle Boy 6DJ8 that didn't break the bank to try out.
I also just installed the Sowter SUT's so I'll get a sense of how the MC/SUT situation sounds and then add the Amperex to the mix.
I've also got the cord kit ready to assemble.
So many options for improving an already great product.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I also just installed the Sowter SUT's so I'll get a sense of how the MC/SUT situation sounds and then add the Amperex to the mix.
I've also got the cord kit ready to assemble.
So many options for improving an already great product.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Crack / Re: Low noise + wrong voltages
« Last post by vermeil on Yesterday at 01:15:32 AM »Is there anything more I could try? I do not know what else I could do and would appreciate any input.