xtiva2000 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 This is my amp but this is not bright LED.. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtexcnndrm99 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I stuck a blob of bluetac over the blue led on my phono stage. Blends right in with the silver face and emits the smallest of a glow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 5 hours ago, dwbasement said: I actually prefer no led at all, just the tubes glow! Unfortunately Eric can't do that... Surely it can just be disabled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Midget said: Surely it can just be disabled Of course but I mean not having the led like not even the cutout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) On 20/04/2021 at 9:35 PM, Odyssey said: Very nice looking @Midget !!! What color is the front plate? How long did you have this? It's gorgeous. This is with marzE transformers all the way. The front plate is a sort of deep copper tone. I have had it since 2015 and you might find my review and initial impressions in the review section. This one is with the interstage transformers and a few other upgrades. I have tried a lot of amps since this one, but I keep coming back to it, because it just sounds so good. I was considering putting it up for sale, hence this recent photo, but got cold feet because I thought I might miss it too much. I have a Line Magnetic 300b now as well, which sounds equally as nice. This is a complement to Eric and his amp design. A little trick for getting more from these amps, which I have shared before, is to use a preamp with a high pass filter and a sub out. Cutting out 80Hz and below before it reaches the McChanson just frees it up to be played at a higher volume, or to drive less than efficient speakers. I'm using an Oppo 105 for this duty. Edited April 21, 2021 by Midget 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, dwbasement said: Of course but I mean not having the led like not even the cutout. I've seen custom designs of his come up now and then. These are cases sourced privately before he builds. You could make whatever you like I suppose, but he would have to be comfortable with the design and the technicality around it. I proposed a certain case design but it was getting a little tricky and he thought it might just be too much for him. It might have been the thickness of the metal I can't remember. I appreciated his honesty. Oh, I have to say I must have around 300 emails back and forth with Eric. He's a great guy to deal with and it was a great experience having my first custom built amp with him. It sounds great, and also holds sentimental value. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Midget said: I've seen custom designs of his come up now and then. These are cases sourced privately before he builds. You could make whatever you like I suppose, but he would have to be comfortable with the design and the technicality around it. I proposed a certain case design but it was getting a little tricky and he thought it might just be too much for him. It might have been the thickness of the metal I can't remember. I appreciated his honesty. Oh, I have to say I must have around 300 emails back and forth with Eric. He's a great guy to deal with and it was a great experience having my first custom built amp with him. It sounds great, and also holds sentimental value. Yes he did a few very unique custom built for different clients, I didn’t push because I am happy with what it is. We become good friends since my first pre amp he built for me. And my current amp is still the same since 2013 except it went through a few upgrades and redesign...etc I have a few other tubes amp in between but there is nothing that made me to think about not keeping this one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8or Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Dennis, in case you weren't aware, you need to 'push' the tube with Eric to get the 'pull' from the pair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Midget said: The front plate is a sort of deep copper tone. I have had it since 2015 and you might find my review and initial impressions in the review section. This one is with the interstage transformers and a few other upgrades. I have tried a lot of amps since this one, but I keep coming back to it, because it just sounds so good. I was considering putting it up for sale, hence this recent photo, but got cold feet because I thought I might miss it too much. I have a Line Magnetic 300b now as well, which sounds equally as nice. This is a complement to Eric and his amp design. A little trick for getting more from these amps, which I have shared before, is to use a preamp with a high pass filter and a sub out. Cutting out 80Hz and below before it reaches the McChanson just frees it up to be played at a higher volume, or to drive less than efficient speakers. I'm using an Oppo 105 for this duty. Thanks for sharing. I had listen to Eric's demo 300b amps and that led me to this stage of having him build me a 300b amp. As many of you have shared, Eric is very communicative and is a joy to have him to build my amp. It's easy to like him and he has a sense of humor. The latest update from him is on the layout of the top of the chassis - the placements of the parts. I had some input on this as I want it to orient east ! The rising sun ! So this is what we settle on.... there's my Genalex Gold Lion PX300b tubes delivered safely and singing well according to Eric. @xtiva2000 helped me order the headphone out parts - both Neutrik 1/4 inch and xlr 4-pin both to be set to 4 ohms. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Panels drill and cut. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Some of Eric's previous custom chassis, provided by his clients. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 On 21/04/2021 at 10:41 PM, dwbasement said: Yes he did a few very unique custom built for different clients, I didn’t push because I am happy with what it is. Those amps above looks great but there's also appeal with old school looks where the irons are exposed naked. I particularly like how yours turn out. Add a bit of dust accumulated over several months and it look even more authentic. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Thanks Matt, I do like the old school look as well. I do also like the first one with the Hashimoto trannies though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAH BLAH Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I'm a fan of the old school look as well...casts a glance over my right shoulder to see the lightly dusted black painted Silk OT's of my 300B...yup very nice and so is the sound and bottle glow that it produces...big, big fan...very happy! Always intrigued by the amp customization/possibilities as shown by the pics above...great imagination...superb examples...makes me envious! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 hour ago, BLAH BLAH said: I'm a fan of the old school look as well...casts a glance over my right shoulder to see the lightly dusted black painted Silk OT's of my 300B...yup very nice and so is the sound and bottle glow that it produces...big, big fan...very happy! Always intrigued by the amp customization/possibilities as shown by the pics above...great imagination...superb examples...makes me envious! Your 300b is great looking so no need to be envious. So you're using the Silk OTs. What rectifier is that? Love big bottles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muon* Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 3 hours ago, dwbasement said: I do also like the first one with the Hashimoto trannies though. Hashimoto trannies Mmm.....*drool* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, muon* said: Hashimoto trannies Mmm.....*drool* I think that amp cost about 6k 8 years ago. The knobs are gold plated Edited April 23, 2021 by dwbasement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAH BLAH Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 33 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Your 300b is great looking so no need to be envious. So you're using the Silk OTs. What rectifier is that? Love big bottles. 274B Sophia Mesh Plate Tube — Woo Audio...it's a bobby dazzler when lit up! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, BLAH BLAH said: 274B Sophia Mesh Plate Tube — Woo Audio...it's a bobby dazzler when lit up! I've to get that. Along with the Genalex 300b tubes, it's a perfect warm up for Canberra's winter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, dwbasement said: I think that amp cost about 6k 8 years ago. The knobs are gold plated Sadly my KT88 / EL34 amp will cost 6.5k and it's pure silver. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Eric has been doing more work. Amp is progressing. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Thank you Eric ! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Official photos. Eric still need to do soldering work underneath. I should have the amp by next weekend. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Destiny is finally home. Eric has decided to formally use that name for this configuration of his 300b amp. Which is with interstage transformers and upgrade hardware - CMC tube sockets, RCA inputs and speakers out are all CMC grade. Double chokes. Amp has 2 days of burn in by Eric. Early days but initial listen with LCD4 and He1000se are simply amazing. With LCD4, it's ultra quiet with no music playing but with the lower impedance He1000se (35 ohms) there is a very, very low noise. I've feedback this to Eric to see if he can address it but it's a minor issue as the sound is simply stunning with He1000se... and also LCD4. Next I'll try LCD-3f and Arya. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muon* Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Do you have speakers hooked up also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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