ArnoldC's Tube Headphone Amp

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Postby Gino » Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:33 pm

Consider my post an initial impression. Sound is changing (for the better) as I burn it in. A second review is in order. Sarap!

Initially I planed to leave this sa office to be my working rig. But no, I brought it home with me. Still hooked to my ears. No tv tonight hehe.

Moving into more technical recordings now...
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Postby arnoldc » Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:00 am

The Black Gate caps could use a little burn-in siguro.
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Postby noctilux » Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:50 pm

Arnold,

Nakakainggit naman nyang HP amp nyo. Can I still join in the succeeding orders for the kit, if any? Next step would be to find a cheaper alternative to turn in into a pre-amp without resorting to the expensive trannies.
Thanks.

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Postby Gino » Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:57 pm

Bloomed just the way I like it with an Analysis Plus Ipod Cable. Bass much more controlled now. And it opened up some more. Nice. Ayoko no isoli sa friend ko itong cable. I couldn't resist. Ferdie's shipping me the cables.
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Postby arnoldc » Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:11 pm

noctilux wrote:Arnold,

Nakakainggit naman nyang HP amp nyo. Can I still join in the succeeding orders for the kit, if any? Next step would be to find a cheaper alternative to turn in into a pre-amp without resorting to the expensive trannies.
Thanks.

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Dogears signified interest in the Kit. I need at least 4 people para maging feasible for procuring parts.

So, if there is anyone else interested, let me know through this thread:

1) Dogears
2) Nocty
3) ??
4) ??
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Postby dogears » Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:32 pm

Prof, kelan pwede kunin yung tubes? At kelan mo pahiram yung unit mo sa akin? :D :D :D
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Postby onedown » Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:44 pm

mod dog,

tuloy ka na talaga sa tubo?
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Postby dogears » Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:48 pm

Jon, all-in-one ba naman daw sabi ni prof eh :)
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Postby onedown » Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:00 pm

good! at least you have the option to choose between a tube amp and a ss amp, depending on your mood. :)

arnold's head amp looks good. but i'll have to pass. i can't justify getting another amp.
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Postby arnoldc » Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:46 pm

dogears, you get the amp and tube tomorrow. paki pick up dito sa office.
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Postby dogears » Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:48 pm

Alright! Thanks Prof! :)
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Postby asar » Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:16 pm

huy, butasan na natin chasis natin para mahabol natin si KD. Three solders per day naman tayo. :P :P
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Postby Gino » Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:44 am

When you clamp aluminum, use wooden pads. Better yet mount them on a wooden rig using existing screw holes. Then clamp on the wood base. This way, only the bits touch the aluminum. That's how I would have done it. The clear tape doesn't offer much protection.
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Postby dogears » Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:04 am

noctilux wrote:Arnold,

Nakakainggit naman nyang HP amp nyo. Can I still join in the succeeding orders for the kit, if any? Next step would be to find a cheaper alternative to turn in into a pre-amp without resorting to the expensive trannies.
Thanks.

rgds
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Master! Welcome back! :)

Oks talaga ito kasi eventually eh magtatry naman din ako ng tube preamp so mukhang magandang path itong multi-amp ni prof :D
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Postby dogears » Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:14 pm

Prof, impressive! Very musical while loaded with attack and dynamics! Husay! Congrats!!!
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Postby arnoldc » Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:13 pm

Marming salamat gino, for the good impression you gave. Buti match sa IEM mo ;)

Maraming salamat moises, now coming from you, that's really something. Alam ko kung gaano kapihikan yang dogears mo.
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Postby noctilux » Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:56 pm

dogears wrote:
noctilux wrote:Arnold,

Nakakainggit naman nyang HP amp nyo. Can I still join in the succeeding orders for the kit, if any? Next step would be to find a cheaper alternative to turn in into a pre-amp without resorting to the expensive trannies.
Thanks.

rgds
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Master! Welcome back! :)

Oks talaga ito kasi eventually eh magtatry naman din ako ng tube preamp so mukhang magandang path itong multi-amp ni prof :D


dhogears!
Ilang linggo na kong nakabalik, sobrang tadtad lang sa trabaho kaya nanahimik. Buti ngat nakakinig pa ko nung Black Saturday. Pati nga yung earpads ko pang 414 di ko pa nadadaanan kay Asar. I have to do this in the next couple of days. Yung kliente ko 24/7 kasi trabaho kaya pati tuloy ako 24/7 din trabaho.
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Postby dogears » Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:03 pm

Prof, talagang maselan itong mga tengang ito... di pa ito nalilinisan since puppy pa ako :lol:

Master Hnocty, GASTOS na naman ito!!! :lol:

Nakababad na naman ang mga tenga ko, science wala akong dalang camera para makodakan sana Pensonic at amp ni prof... terno eh! :D
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Postby asar » Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:11 pm

dogears wrote:Prof, talagang maselan itong mga tengang ito... di pa ito nalilinisan since puppy pa ako :lol::D


Haha ! Dapat nun pinahiram sayo may kasamang cotton buds! :lol: :lol:
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Postby Gino » Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:30 pm

Clean Ears. The best. Available sa Animal House.
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