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« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2011, 04:32:29 PM »
Day 3 amp complete continued

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« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2011, 04:34:05 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2011, 04:36:51 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2011, 04:38:45 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2011, 04:46:47 PM »
OK I think that's it!
I still have a little tidying up to do!
I ended up getting a pair of matched SED =C= EL-34's
Will use JJ 12ax7's until I can get some better pre's
Most of the solid wire you see inside the amp is 18AWG solid that I reaped from lighting ballast's ( It's easier for me to work with ).

If anyone has any questions or suggestions please speak up!

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« Reply #20 on: May 06, 2011, 06:02:15 PM »
Looking good!!! Chair Dance

Really nice build.
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« Reply #21 on: May 06, 2011, 06:46:49 PM »
Would still be trying to figure out the PT wiring if it weren't for you Soundperf!
So double thank you!

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« Reply #22 on: May 06, 2011, 07:58:23 PM »
very nice!!!
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« Reply #23 on: May 06, 2011, 08:10:35 PM »
Thank you Plasticvonaband, I appreciate the compliment!
Now the only trick will be to power up without letting the smoke out of the components:)

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« Reply #24 on: May 06, 2011, 09:17:23 PM »
Nice Job!
Thanks for taking the time to document all of this.
I wonder where Nik gets those 600 Volt caps from.?
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« Reply #25 on: May 07, 2011, 09:43:25 PM »
Quote from: hired hand on May 06, 2011, 09:17:23 PM
Nice Job!
Thanks for taking the time to document all of this.
I wonder where Nik gets those 600 Volt caps from.?
Thanks I appreciate the compliment.
As far as documenting it , no problem at all just took a few pics really
Im not sure the caps but I bet he'd be willing to help you get some if you need'em

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« Reply #26 on: May 07, 2011, 09:51:25 PM »
Quote from: ToneQuest on May 06, 2011, 10:15:21 PM
How does it sound?  Smiley
It sounds great!!!
Had a wiring problem with the OT primary and had to de-solder and swap primaries.
I've heard builders experience this often, it made a crazy as sound when wired wrong!
But since I got that fixed early this morning Ive put about 4 hrs on the amp so far.
I have tried the settings you recommended and WOW.
I Likeee Grin
It will definitely compliment the ODS I have. Just gotta get a good ABY now!

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« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2011, 03:19:00 AM »
Cant really compare the SED's with anything yet!
Only other amp I have with El34's is the JSX and they are crappy GT's that really need to be replaced but thats another project!
I have been tuberollin with the OTS and so far am liking the NOS stuff.
I wont know about the SED'd really until I get some proper 12ax7s pushin em.

This amp drips frickin Rock and Roll. It's got that Low end Thunk that Marshalls are known for!

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« Reply #28 on: June 09, 2011, 03:46:51 PM »
Here is 2550 in the headcab

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« Reply #29 on: June 09, 2011, 04:46:35 PM »
Looking Good!! Cool
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