phase linear 700 vs 400

[K-5BLAZER]

I was trying to get my friend to buy a wopl since there is a listing for a 400 that has dcp board driver board and cap kit in allready the down side is it is only a 4 finer and it is my understanding that a 4 finer can not except the backpain board so it could never be full comp

 

[K-5BLAZER]

also fred I was looking at the 700ii build you and the twin 400s why did you not opt for the phoenix conectors for the driver board or were they not an option yet

 

[laatsch55]

I was trying to get my friend to buy a wopl since there is a listing for a 400 that has dcp board driver board and cap kit in allready the down side is it is only a 4 finer and it is my understanding that a 4 finer can not except the backpain board so it could never be full comp

Not true...

 

[laatsch55]

also fred I was looking at the 700ii build you and the twin 400s why did you not opt for the phoenix conectors for the driver board or were they not an option yet

They have always been an option, soldering is what we do....

 

[K-5BLAZER]

Not true...

do explain please

 

[laatsch55]

A 4 finner will accept backplane boards...

 

[K-5BLAZER]

thank you but I was looking for more info and history like why did some have 4 when I my mind that is clearly not enough so they switch to 8 at some point when they should have had 8 from the get go I hope I am not being a scatter-brain and not causing a cluster-!@#$

 

[Northwinds]

My first Full Comp WOPL400 was a 4 fin, I had no problems with heating either with it, different story when it was just a Quasi Comp though. I have a dual fan setup that Jer made me and have them in reserve if I should ever need them

 

[K-5BLAZER]

thanks so the people at phase linear saw that the heatsinks were not working very well and quasi comp runs hoter then full comp and then they reallized that 4 fins was not going to cut it and then they switched to 8 like the 700s

 

[FredR]

thanks so the people at phase linear saw that the heatsinks were not working very well and quasi comp runs hoter then full comp and then they reallized that 4 fins was not going to cut it and then they switched to 8 like the 700s

That is essentially it although PL went to 8 finners long before full comp. Ed could give more detail. I did not do phoenix connectors on the control board because 1) never intended to switch boards and 2) there is no substitute for a good solder connection.

 

[K-5BLAZER]

That is essentially it although PL went to 8 finners long before full comp. Ed could give more detail. I did not do phoenix connectors on the control board because 1) never intended to switch boards and 2) there is no substitute for a good solder connection.

ok thanks also what color leds did you opt for seeing as there are 4 option

 

[FredR]

ok thanks also what color leds did you opt for seeing as there are 4 option

White

 

[K-5BLAZER]

White

thanks I have seen the ebay listing for the led board and it shoowed the clear blue and the clear white the white looks good the blue was ugly to me when it come to leds I tend to like the warm white one the defused blue peaked my interest but I do know if I would like it or not clear white is fine though

 

[Gepetto]

thanks I have seen the ebay listing for the led board and it shoowed the clear blue and the clear white the white looks good the blue was ugly to me when it come to leds I tend to like the warm white one the defused blue peaked my interest but I do know if I would like it or not clear white is fine though

Here is the standard selection note that goes out when someone orders...

To possiblyhelp you out in this selection process, in order of popularity
1. ClearBLUE (most popular)
2. ClearWHITE
3. WarmWHITE
4. DiffusedBLUE (least popular)

 

[K-5BLAZER]

Here is the standard selection note that goes out when someone orders...

To possiblyhelp you out in this selection process, in order of popularity
1.ClearBLUE (most popular)
2.ClearWHITE
3.WarmWHITE
4.DiffusedBLUE (least popular)

ok what one of the blues is on the ebay listing that is the one that I did not like sorry I hope this dose not sound rude what is you have done for these amp is a great enginering feat and I think you could not have pick a better amp for your products I could be getting the 2 mixed up can you tell me what one it is here is link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phase-Linea...hash=item1a26eb0d18:m:m8afLdeSXNjWXGjUNcfni6w

 

[Gepetto]

ok what one of the blues is on the ebay listing that is the one that I did not like sorry I hope this dose not sound rude what is you have done for these amp is a great enginering feat and I think you could not have pick a better amp for your products I could be getting the 2 mixed up can you tell me what one it is here is link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phase-Linea...hash=item1a26eb0d18:m:m8afLdeSXNjWXGjUNcfni6w

It is a personal preference item K5. As you can see most like the clear blue the best. I personally like Clear White or Warm White and all my amps are built with those.

The main picture is clear blue. It is hard for a camera to render the color balance properly.

 

[K-5BLAZER]

thank you

have ever thought of adding handles and maybe a 400 chassis with a iec plug to the site

 

[Gepetto]

thank you

have ever thought of adding handles and maybe a 400 chassis with a iec plug to the site

Yes, I am always adding things...

 

[K-5BLAZER]

can you post a pic of one of your amps with the warm white leds

 

[laatsch55]

It is extremely hard if not impossible for a photograph to accurately depict what the subtle differences are in those choices between colors. I've tried and they just don't look the same in a pic...