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Offline rlyach

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on: March 21, 2014, 05:48:19 AM
Hi all, I am excited to get building. My kit has not arrived yet and I am building a custom figured box. Could someone please tell me the minimum height I need for the base. Thanks.

Randy Yach

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Reply #1 on: March 21, 2014, 06:32:38 AM
Sorry... I just did a search for "base" and found my answer.

12 x 12 x 3 1/2


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Reply #2 on: March 21, 2014, 07:35:41 AM
Randy,
Do look at the specs as the "Minimum" height.  I find the added interior real estate from a bit taller base is often helpful for the inevitable "if I only had room for this or that cap!"

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Reply #3 on: April 04, 2014, 05:27:26 PM
I finished the build and I am listening right now with a pair of DT880 600 ohm cans. I would love to hear some HD 800s, but alas... I was amazed at the clarity and resolution. I listened to Take Five and the drums and cymbals were great. I listened to Kokomo by the Beach Boys and I could distinguish each voice distinctly. Then I listened to a piano piece and I could hear each string. I have never heard that before. Then I listened to myself from an album our church produced to see how many mistakes I made. Wow, this amp even makes me sound good. The kit was easy to build. All the resistances and voltage were almost identical to the ones in the manual. I built this for my boss' retirement gift and hate to give it up. I think he will be pleased. Very nice Bottlehead!
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Offline jboehle

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Reply #4 on: April 04, 2014, 08:15:58 PM
Time to make one for yourself!


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Reply #5 on: May 19, 2014, 08:13:26 AM
I thought I would share the final pic of the mainline I made for my boss' retirement present. Enjoy

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Reply #6 on: May 19, 2014, 10:48:39 PM
Wow! That is stunning, formidable and beautiful all at once!! Congratulations!!

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