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Title: DIY projects
Post by: Daryan on October 15, 2004, 08:00:36 AM

So, after making these cat 5 cables, I need a new project to play around with.  Any good ones?  Power chords, silver interconnects, etc?

Daryan

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: jpschust on October 15, 2004, 09:02:37 AM

there are some good power cord ones out there, but first- do you have a good set of speaker and amp/pre stands?

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: Daryan on October 15, 2004, 12:50:05 PM

No, I sure don't.  I am honestly just looking for things to do, and this stuff seemed like fun the first go around.  I need stands for my rear's, rocket something or others, bookshelf size.  I couldn't image neding stands for the swans!

Thanks J

Daryan

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: jpschust on October 15, 2004, 01:01:14 PM

make some vibration stands for the swans.  you will be impressed.

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: Nick Culbreth on October 15, 2004, 02:12:33 PM

i've gone the diy route for both my interconnects and power cords and i think both projects are worthwhile.  i opted to make copper interconnects since i thought it would be closer to the kind of sound i'm looking for, if you consider some copper ics check out jon risch's notes (link below).

for the power cord i went with a slightly modified bob crump recipe (link below).  my only deviation from the recipe was using higer quality marinco plugs instead of the suggested schurter and pass & seymour plugs.  also i had all the plugs and cable cryoed, from what i've read it is well worth the added expense.  at the same time i upgraded my power outlet, you might want to consider doing the same.

if you're looking for parts check out take five audio (link below), they've got tons of diy parts at good prices.  i've bought pretty much all my diy supplies from them and they've always taken good care of me.


http://www.geocities.com/jonrisch/index2.htm

http://www.audiotweaks.com/diy/bobcrump_pc/page01.htm

http://takefiveaudio.com/connectors_parts_cable.htm

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: spott on October 16, 2004, 02:26:35 PM

Here's some to start... I've got a ton more (no plugs, just providing other resources of free info)

http://www.tnt-audio.com/int.html  (http://www.tnt-audio.com/int.html) DIY & Tweaking
http://www.audioasylum.com/index.html DIY, Reviews & Tweaking
http://www.audioholics.com/forums DIY, Board Mods, Cables, & More

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: Daryan on October 16, 2004, 04:38:38 PM

Thanks a bunch!

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: dklein on October 23, 2004, 12:26:20 AM

diy turntable  ::)
http://www.altmann.haan.de/tonearm/default.htm

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: Daryan on October 23, 2004, 12:53:59 PM

I am gonna start by attempting to mod my 4960 player.  I got the directions off of audiocircle, and as long as I don't blow the sucker up, it looks easy enough (Iinsert Boom comment here.)  I think I will ask mexi to help though, as he has a much steadier hand than I do.  All those mods I posted about, cost a whopping 31 dollars in parts from digikey this morning.  I think I will change out the opamps while I am at it, and reccomendations.  I may even do the rossi mod on there too!

Daryan

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: caymanreview on October 23, 2004, 05:32:58 PM

Quote from: ShittyTapes on October 23, 2004, 12:53:59 PM

and as long as I don't blow the sucker up

you crazy bastard ;)

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: Daryan on October 23, 2004, 06:45:34 PM

I know, but the thing only cost 80 bucks, if I blow it up, the only thing that can happen is I lose 80 bucks.  Gotta start somewhere... ;D

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: caymanreview on October 23, 2004, 06:52:15 PM

i guess ;)

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: Daryan on October 23, 2004, 07:11:50 PM

Hey D, I will send the mmp to you next Monday morning.  I think Kindguy wants it when you are done!

Daryan

Title: Re: DIY projects
Post by: caymanreview on October 23, 2004, 07:35:02 PM

so this monday, i should have it for this weekend??? that would be excellent. i have 2 shows this weekend,a nd then i can ship it right back or on to kindguy!