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    Octal OTL Aikido-based Tube Headphone Amp

    Finally finished up an interesting build for an Aikido-based OTL headphone amp with enough drive for low impedance cans. The boards are available...
    Thread by: highflyin9, Dec 18, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: DIY
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    Solder and Soldering Irons

    I upgraded to the FX-100 RF earlier this year. Works great, and instant heat up. The only thing I don't like is the iron holder has minimal...
    Post by: highflyin9, Nov 6, 2018 in forum: DIY
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    KORG NuTube Portable Amp Kit

    From memory the NuTekt is warmer than the NuHybrid. Edit: I should add however that the load on the anode is adjustable (and you can swap the...
    Post by: highflyin9, Nov 1, 2018 in forum: DIY
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    KORG NuTube Portable Amp Kit

    So far I've only listened to it with the KEF M500 (albeit for several hours). It was satisfying enough that I didn't have the urge to immediately...
    Post by: highflyin9, Nov 1, 2018 in forum: DIY
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    KORG NuTube Portable Amp Kit

    Good eye. There are four pots on the inside, two are for adjusting the load on the anodes to your preference, two are for gain.
    Post by: highflyin9, Nov 1, 2018 in forum: DIY
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    Audio Guild product roadmap

    What ever happened with Audio Guild? The beautiful looking EMAC 535SE has been sold out for a while now...
    Post by: highflyin9, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: Product Announcements
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    KORG NuTube Portable Amp Kit

    I dug through the manual but did not see anything about power output. In the specs, the output impedance is 10R and recommended load is 15R or...
    Post by: highflyin9, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: DIY
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    KORG NuTube Portable Amp Kit

    That's what floored me, the kit came with a bit of foam damping (not a lot), and the Nutube is mounted off-board. I shook it pretty hard a few...
    Post by: highflyin9, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: DIY
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    KORG NuTube Portable Amp Kit

    Pete Millett has the latest Korg NuTube Portable Kit from Japan. I did a review at Pete's request but wanted to share here as well just in case...
    Thread by: highflyin9, Oct 31, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: DIY
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    Eddie Current DIY sale

    Dang wish I wasn't on the other side of the U.S.
    Post by: highflyin9, Sep 19, 2018 in forum: DIY
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    Massively overbuilt 45 headphone amp all noise no signal

    I love the "8 pack" of oilers all lined up. The look is definitely old-school muscle :)
    Post by: highflyin9, Sep 19, 2018 in forum: DIY
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    Schiit Loki Mini EQ Released

    I'm very pleased with mine, it's in a secondary system where I swap in/out smaller full range speakers on a Dynaco ST35 and it does a great job...
    Post by: highflyin9, Sep 17, 2018 in forum: Preamps
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    Massively overbuilt 45 headphone amp all noise no signal

    That's a big boy alright. I bet it'll be pushing 60-70 lbs. What AWG metal are you using for chassis?
    Post by: highflyin9, Aug 14, 2018 in forum: DIY