Recent content by TravK

Appreciate the detail in these notes, fwiw. I sort of geek out on this sort of thing (I work construction in an industrial setting, and not having details on the latest revision to plans has bitten me in the ass before).

I echo the sentiment. :-) Thank you very much!

Lee, just did a little looking at Sherwood S-6040 intel on the interweb...looks like a goodie...thanks for the tip, another one to watch for. The Gabriels are still available, by the way. :-)

Apologies, as I figure this has probably been addressed elsewhere, but I'm curious about the differences between E6 and G1. Perhaps there are release notes for the two that are available for compare and contrast? Thanks all!

My China-company sourced wsp 80 arrived on Friday...initial impression? Hey, it didnt blow up in my face! Mated well with the WSD 81 base, responded well to temperature adjustments. Will report further when I get around to doing some actual soldering and temp measurement, but step one, thumbs up.

Lee, what's the model # on the mosfet you enjoy? The Sherwood that I enjoy is a S5000, tube integrated. As far as those Gabriels...still kicking around on the local Craigslist. Fishoz, I actually like the prospect of a 150lb speaker mounted on casters...easier to roll around for best imaging...

Since we're doing some CL audio-gear lusting, Wheel-right, your location reminded me of these, in your neck of the woods... https://www.ebay.com/i/264699276147?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28 Sherwood 1060 mono tube amp pairing, if by chance you're into that sort of thing (I definitely am, I have a...

Thanks Bob, thanks fishoz. Oh, for sure, at that price point you'd definitely want to audtion, esp. with such an unknown. They also look like a similar design to a pair of Acarian System Alon IV that the same seller has available. At any rate, I've got no practical place to house either set...

I was delighted to see something so oddball and unusual on the local craigslist... https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ele/d/everett-audiophile-speakers-upgraded/7180932132.html Anybody ever heard of these, or have any insight?

Ain't intending to bounce anytime soon, too much good intel on this forum. I appreciate Perry calling it like he sees it, for sure. Got visions of maybe this thread being a handy PSA for other folks: hard-edged WOPL vet warns inexperienced amp rebuilder about cutting corners, etc. You guys...

I considered the Israeli knockoff, too. ;-) Or maybe it was the Chinese knockoff shipped from Israel? Never claimed to not be penny-wise and pound-foolish, for sure, chalking this up to experimentation...believe me, I get that there's a good chance I've been sold a bill of goods, but, like I...

Thanks for all the input guys. Got some cash back for the wrong iron on this deal, and plowed that back into an ebay WP80 from China, sub $50 price tag. I'll post again with initial impressions once it crosses the ocean.

I am definitely nowhere near the soldering warrior you are, Perry...so I figure I'll place an order for one of those Weller WSP 80 irons that may or not be the real deal, will report back, my hope it that it will last me for most of the soldering work I intend to do for a good long while...if...

Perry, thanks again for the reset info, followed the instructions, got the "FSE" readout on my WSD 81's LCD, but I'm still getting the same orange glow from the (admittedly incorrect) PES51 pen at 150F set point. For what it's worth, my cheap meter came with a temp sensor (type k...

For sure, I appreciate you taking the time. I'll keep you two posted and will look for a good deal on the the 80 watt pen.