Bloody hell.
I didn't think that posting a couple of pics would look up this thread.
The law of unintended consequences etc.
Sorry Doc,

Anyway details are in the DIY section here
http://hifisubjectivist.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=46678

OK Perhaps I should have posted here in the first place. So...here are the schematics for my balanced, push-pull EL34 amplifier. The voltages it contains are LETHAL so this is for information only and I'm not advocating that anyone builds it. Besides, being fully balanced (to eliminate the phase spl...

Valve amps are relatively simple as they are simple construction. Big components not that many joints or connections. This is why most DIYers make valve amps and very few build transistor amps unless they buy already assembled PCB's, so basically just putting it in a box with a power supply - and e...

I'm deeply envious with respect for anyone who can design and make their own gear, especially that using valves.. I'm way behind but hoping to make a little test amp of my own before too long if I'm allowed :) Once you buid something and it works, you'll be hooked. It's a slippery slope, but very e...

My system:

Speakers
Mac Mini to right of TV
Bottom left Musical Fidelity M1 DAC.

Amplifier:

Who remembers the play list, well the obvious was Dire Straits. DSJR has just mentioned Grace Jones. C'mon add to the list, there aren't *that* many. OK I'll have a shot :lol: Judie Tzuke - Welcome to the Cruise Rosie Vela - Rosie Vela Steely Dan - Gaucho Shakatak - Night Birds Shakatak - Drivin' H...

jammy395 wrote:Yep the old cnut's smoking pipes and wearing slippers Wanking over valves are just about gone ....Thank fuk........

'ere...ooo are you calling old

Lots of discussion about the legality/illegality of valve amps may be moot if the EU get their way. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/130591-after-vacuum-cleaner-ban-the-eu-targets-hairdryers-kettles-and-even-smartphones Most definitely the end of class A power amplification of any sort is implied by ...

okay. In that case what would have caused his Cyrus to go into protection mode under the same circumstances? Mark said to me that when his Cyrus shut of it was extremely hot even though the music wasn't any louder (just volume control higher to get same SPL). It didn't like the speaker load it was ...

Mine was a Thorens TD166 turntable with TP16 arm and Ortofon VMS30E cartridge.
Marantz PM350 integrated amplifier
Kef Coda 3 speakers on B&W round pillar stands.
A budget system yes but.....
Hours and hours of enjoyment from my records......

Happy days, simpler times.