Derek92994's 700 Ser II White Oak conversion

[Northwinds]

Ok, about how long can I push them for, e.g a 5 or 10 minute track, and how long is the cool down period?

Nice knowing you can go to Goodwill and grab a cheap set of speakers to set on fire to amaze your friends LMAO!!!!!

 

[derek92994]

Maybe I should try turning the amp right down, and hook the line outs from the pc into the amp, and control the volume via the amp pots? This would bypass the pioneer pre-amp....thoughts??

 

[laatsch55]

Sure, jut start wwith the volume pots at 0....any residual noise through the speaks at idle??

 

[Northwinds]

Maybe I should try turning the amp right down, and hook the line outs from the pc into the amp, and control the volume via the amp pots? This would bypass the pioneer pre-amp....thoughts??

I don't think you preamp is weak D2, my Perreaux takes about to 3 to start getting loud and then the power just starts jumping out with each little incremental turn. Fun stuff!!!! I still have not taken the WOPL500 to her max yet, I have no clue how far I can go since the CV's internal protections kick in, I even upped the speaker fuses on the backs of the CV's to 5A fastblo. Theoretically, I have 3 amps more to go with the amp since I am running 8's in the line fuses

You are still welcome to borrow the NAD if you want

 

[derek92994]

Sure, jut start wwith the volume pots at 0....any residual noise through the speaks at idle??

ZERO....ZIP!!

 

[laatsch55]

Does the bass go lower than the B & O??

 

[Elite-ist]

Derek: You did a great job in following the steps laid out to you. I really enjoyed these past two days of PL Countdown.

Nice job of coaching Derek through the final stages of breathing life into his new amp, Lee, Joe, and George!

Nando.

 

[derek92994]

Does the bass go lower than the B & O??

I'm not sure, it certainly doesn't struggle like the B&O did. I think this pioneer pre amp is holding me back.

 

[derek92994]

I get to 3 oclock on the amp dials before I start fearing for the speakers, that's with a line out signal from the PC, does that sound right?

 

[Northwinds]

I get to 3 oclock on the amp dials before I start fearing for the speakers

LMAO!!!! Better start shopping for 500w speakers. Your just barely getting into it

 

[BubbaH]

Maybe lower the output on the computer a bit.

 

[derek92994]

Maybe lower the output on the computer a bit.

I'm just asking, does that sound right, should I be able to get that high on the amp dials (3 oclock) with a strong line in signal?

 

[Northwinds]

I'm just asking, does that sound right, should I be able to get that high on the amp dials (3 oclock) with a strong line in signal?

If your at 3 o'clock, the computer signal is a little weak

 

[laatsch55]

What are your PC out levels set at?

 

[derek92994]

If your at 3 o'clock, the computer signal is a little weak. Your speakers would already be roasted with the NAD at 3 o'clock. When you run a separate preamp, your want the amp dials maxed

Well there is plenty of headroom there that's for sure!!!! =))))))))))

 

[laatsch55]

I'm just asking, does that sound right, should I be able to get that high on the amp dials (3 oclock) with a strong line in signal?

Rated output of 350WPC is at 1.75 volts input...with the pots all the way up...

 

[Nick Danger]

If your at 3 o'clock, the computer signal is a little weak. Your speakers would already be roasted with the NAD at 3 o'clock. When you run a separate preamp, your want the amp dials maxed

Agreed, Ron. My house would be on fire with a WOPL at 3 oclock position.

 

[derek92994]

What are your PC out levels set at?

Maximum. I just added a little EQ to Midnight Oil's "Beds are burning", FUCK ITS LOUD! AND CRYSTAL CLEAR!!!! 2 OCLOCK ON THE AMP DIALS

 

[Nick Danger]

Congrats on your new toy, D2. Great job getting her up and runnnin'!

 

[derek92994]

Rated output of 350WPC is at 1.75 volts input...with the pots all the way up...

Ahhhh I dont think any of my pres do that high voltage =).