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[adydula]

I got the kit today and took inventory and started the mechanical part....am short one of those #6 fiber shoulder washers that are used to mount the smaller transformers to the mounting plate and 2 49.9 ohm resistors, got 49k instead.... :>)

no biggie, sent a note to the parts email and got a fast reply from Josh! Thanks for the fast reply...I am continuing on the build and when the washer and resistors arrive it will be a simple install....

Going to paint the main power xfmr top housing a gloss black and tung oil the base. I found some clear Gorilla glue for wood etc that worked well for gluing the sides together.

Cant wait to hear how this amp compares to my Crack!

Alex

[Paul Birkeland]

Could you post a photo of the 49K resistors?  49K is not a value we stock, but once every 5 to 10 years, the wrong resistor gets ordered or the supplier packs the wrong resistor, so it would be good to see what you have on hand.

[adydula]

Here ya go....

[Doc B.]

Josh is aware of the issue. We did get the wrong value and the correct one is on the way.

[adydula]

Just saw Doc's post....I also need one of those small #6 fiber shoulder washers to complete the mounting of the second OT3 smaller xfmr...

Thanks!

Alex

[jjvornov]

So it took me 3 months to get around to building the Mainline. All checked out and worked beautifully first time firing it up!

Of course there were a few miswires along the way, but I caught them by carefully checking over the circuit at each step.

So far the sonic quality is as advertised- quite neutral and extended with absolutely silent background and huge amounts of detail. Great for listening deep into the mix on complex pieces of music.

[adydula]

Congrats on your build. It is really a very nice amp....and builing it yourself is a great experience!

Enjoy!

Alex

[Detailer]

So it took me 3 months to get around to building the Mainline. All checked out and worked beautifully first time firing it up!

Of course there were a few miswires along the way, but I caught them by carefully checking over the circuit at each step.

So far the sonic quality is as advertised- quite neutral and extended with absolutely silent background and huge amounts of detail. Great for listening deep into the mix on complex pieces of music.

Well done, I hope mine goes as smoothly, ordered yesterday (this is my first post here!)
Reports like yours made it easier to pull the trigger.

[adydula]

Just take your time, really pay attention to where what parts need to go on the circuit boards.....check once, check twice!
Good Luck!

Alex

[Detailer]

Doc, can the wooden body be supplied in yellowish oak?
If so how much $ pain will it cause me.

Thanks

[Doc B.]

We supply the kits with alder bases as shown on our web site. Talk to John Rutter at Harmonic Design Works for a custom base from other material. He mills the bases we use.

http://www.harmonicdesignworks.com

Or just by some oak colored stain.

[Detailer]

Great, thank you.