Build completed: 1 cosmetic question, 1 subwoofer question

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Offline lagerfeuer

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on: January 12, 2014, 03:37:49 AM
Heij there, I've just completed my Stereomour in a 19 hours soldering challenge! Was a ton of fun!

I have 2 questions and would be happy to get some advise.

1: I noticed weird stuff on the PC-3 plate choke components. I assume it is some kind of resin or epoxy glue. As I really don't like the dirty look of that stuff compared to the rest of my build, I'm thinking of getting rid of it. Can I just sand it of and spray paint the units completely? Here is an image for your understanding.

3: How can I hook up a subwoofer to the amp? I am really new into audio equipment, sorry if this question is super newbie-like. I'm just wondering how to do that and what type ob subs would work.

Thank you and have a nice day!

sven.


Offline mcandmar

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Reply #1 on: January 12, 2014, 04:46:18 AM
To remove the varnish i did the following,

1) Applied paint remover with q-tips, this will remove the varnish and get you back to bare metal. Be careful not to get any remover or water inside the choke, i advise you mask off the rest with masking tape.

2) Sand them to nice brushed metal finish and clear coat. (400 grit sandpaper)

The end result --> http://www.bottlehead.com/smf/index.php/topic,5252.0.html

M.McCandless

Offline Grainger49

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Reply #2 on: January 12, 2014, 07:34:42 AM
Sub woofers often have a line level and speaker level input.  You are ready for the speaker level input.  Just run a new set of speaker wires from each channel to the sub.

Since you didn't mention a sub make, you can be certain that the one you buy will have speaker level inputs.


Offline Paul Joppa

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Reply #3 on: January 12, 2014, 10:11:38 AM
The question of line-;eve; outputs for subs has come up several times - try a search of the forum.

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Reply #4 on: January 12, 2014, 11:02:05 AM
I did that. But i assume i didn't know what to search for and therefore couldn't find it. Thanks for your replies!


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Reply #5 on: January 12, 2014, 03:24:40 PM
Quote from: lagerfeuer on January 12, 2014, 11:02:05 AM
I did that. But i assume i didn't know what to search for and therefore couldn't find it. Thanks for your replies!
Wow - apologies for that, I could not find anything through the search either.

Until it's fixed, here's the most recent thread on this subject:

http://www.bottlehead.com/smf/index.php/topic,5374.0.html

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