phase linear 400

[Gepetto]

Thats why I recommended to throw those original boards into the ocean. Even if you get them to work, it wont last. They be Junk and shit.

Or sell them as mobiles on Ebay...

 

[gene french]

i totally understand...and you are probably right!!!

 

[gene french]

I believe so. We will be in for a treat with his assembly photos, he is a pro...and very willing to be helpful too. Listen well Gene.

yes sir..
i am paying attention...

 

[gene french]

Yes for serious pros...I thought about soldering your nuts in place Gene but then figured we would not have another 83 pages...

Thought you might like the experience of soldering your nuts in place.

as per georges suggestion...i got a new set of taps/dies...just for this

 

[MusicSteve]

Nicely assembled. Your nuts are on the wrong side

Thanks, still have to add the Mica and some heat sinks. and check the the F vs Q components.
After doing it both ways the heat sink , This works the best and is easier to assemble. will order some kep nut.
I was very impressed w all the components being bent which save a lot of time. and the quality of all the components and the board, I order new wire and installing it now On the 400 II, for this one I'm Installing it to the org backplane which I converged to Full and it sound really good , I have made a new sheet for the wiring to the WO board. *** a lot of checking will have to be done ** before power up.
Ok,,,,,,, time to knock on wood LOL

 

[MusicSteve]

yes sir..
i am paying attention...

I made a bunch of cheat sheets, cuz I'm doing more than one,,,,, but if you want to be a Guinea-pig?
Your good w that Meter and you will use it w my sheets cuz I found some Mistake w my not made check out sheets, Ok,,,,,,, time to knock on wood LOL
I don't like to share until everything works if you know what I mean.

 

[MusicSteve]

Thats why I recommended to throw those original boards into the ocean. Even if you get them to work, it wont last. They be Junk and shit.

Never had to many problems w it , But going in their to fix something wow that's a different story, as you know.

I bought some of the Kester 951 Liquid Soldering Flux you recommended and I think you need it for these boards to flow all the way in and Thanks for the dual board soldering tips

 

[gene french]

I made a bunch of cheat sheets, cuz I'm doing more than one,,,,, but if you want to be a Guinea-pig?
Your good w that Meter and you will use it w my sheets cuz I found some Mistake w my not made check out sheets, Ok,,,,,,, time to knock on wood LOL
I don't like to share until everything works if you know what I mean.

count me in...

 

[Gepetto]

Here is a trick for putting the nuts on the correct side...strip about 3" of the outer insulation jacket off of a 14/3 power cord and use it like this. Screw through the backside of board, heatsink, transistor, internal tooth lockwasher. Spin the nut on using this handy nut holder. They used to make nut holders but I guess not any more.

 

[gene french]

i have 1/4 extension with socket and round hand rachet...i stick small magnet near the end...

 

[Gepetto]

Does not do any good on 18-8 stainless which is what all the hardware in all my kits is.

 

[gene french]

c'mon man...its a stainless steel magnet...
stainless hardware...nice touch...
nice to see something not built with shortcuts or trying to save pennies here and there...
when its stainless...i put tissue over the nut before putting in the socket...stays put...

 

[Gepetto]

c'mon man...its a stainless steel magnet...
stainless hardware...nice touch...
nice to see something not built with shortcuts or trying to save pennies here and there...
when its stainless...i put tissue over the nut before putting in the socket...stays put...

I don't cut corners Gene

 

[gene french]

I don't cut corners Gene

nice to see that...i am sure quite a few wopl builders feel the same...

 

[J!m]

I don't cut corners Gene

He applies a full radius and polished to a mirror finish. No cuts…

 

[gene french]

good morning....the refurbed 1080...

 

[gene french]

gonna power up the 4 fin momentarily....after one more inspection of the trace side

 

[George S.]

Gene, your stock 4 fin PL400 is gonna blow that 1080 out of the water. As is the WOPL to the 4 fin.

 

[gene french]

i certainly hope so!!!!
thats what i am working so hard for!!!!
but, i do love my sx...and it does sound great....
looking forward to all of the comparing and grafting....
proof is in the puddin....
how bout that one sniff???

 

[gene french]

maria and i ate our breakfast on the couch....listening....paradise city...
it was loud....and i was using vlc app on the phone....which has no volume control on the phone....only on the amp...
i got up to turn it down and get my second cup of coffee....
she was taking out her ear plugs....lol
we do enjoy our music...
life can be fun!!!