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[slwiser]

Think maybe I could install a string of neon lights and give it some back lighting...maybe..make it look like tubes even.

[deepak]

You'd be lord of the manor if you were 18 and lived in the freshman dorms

[grawk]

wire up some tube sockets in a row in front of the black gates
just hook up the heaters

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by slwiser

Think maybe I could install a string of neon lights and give it some back lighting...maybe..make it look like tubes even.

That would be an epic fail. If you want some pretty light then have somebody build the Gilmore DC amp. Very pretty NE-2 neons or 0A2 diodes

[slwiser]

Don't worry I hardy ever even open my boxes let alone modify them.

[dannyandelyse]

Originally Posted by spritzer

Like other have said it would be a lot of trouble for a non issue IMO. One of the first amps was built in a much taller enclosure with the BG's standing vertically inside so the amp could be modified like that but it's a lot of trouble. I'm going to sell my BH soon so it will be fun to see how much the BG's will bump up the price

Yes, I have that big KGSS with the enclosed blackgates and dual HE90/Stax outputs. A big bad beast that I am thrilled to have. Spritzer, you are amazing. KGBHSE tick tok.

Dan

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by dannyandelyse

Yes, I have that big KGSS with the enclosed blackgates and dual HE90/Stax outputs. A big bad beast that I am thrilled to have. Spritzer, you are amazing. KGBHSE tick tok.

Dan

The one I'm working on is a BH on steroids but I'm tempted to have Justin build a BHSE for me as well. One great amp is just not enough...

[Tachikoma]

Originally Posted by spritzer

That would be an epic fail. If you want some pretty light then have somebody build the Gilmore DC amp. Very pretty NE-2 neons or 0A2 diodes

Would this design have anywhere near enough juice for the O2?

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by Tachikoma

Would this design have anywhere near enough juice for the O2?

You just have to test it and report back but it isn't close to the BH levels of power. Should be a pretty interesting amp though if you can get it working.

[slwiser]

Originally Posted by justin

Just wait a few more years and someone will be paying 2k just to get the black gates out of it

Question to you Justin....

With those Black Gates setting up on top of the amp like they do, how do you get the top panel off to look inside? There must be wires connecting those Black Gates to a board on the bottom so is there some information that you can provide for me to do this safely?

Anyone else?

Thanks

[spritzer]

There are indeed wires to the BG's so you can't fully remove the top panel, only open it like the bonnet of a car.

[slwiser]

Originally Posted by spritzer

There are indeed wires to the BG's so you can't fully remove the top panel, only open it like the bonnet of a car.

And I would suppose the front it the opening. The back side would be more sensitive to the wires going to the Black Gates.

[n_maher]

One might suggest that unless you've got a really good reason to open the chassis that maybe it's a good idea to just leave it alone...

[slwiser]

Originally Posted by n_maher

One might suggest that unless you've got a really good reason to open the chassis that maybe it's a good idea to just leave it alone...

This is probably the best advise for me of all....I was just wondering...if I ever need too I can just drive it over to Justins for some work anyway.

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by n_maher

One might suggest that unless you've got a really good reason to open the chassis that maybe it's a good idea to just leave it alone...

Good idea as there is no reason to open up a KGSS but this arrangement with the caps was a bit annoying at first on the BH when I was tube rolling like mad.

[slwiser]

The KGSS is coming, the KGSS is coming; it is at my PO today. I will get it most likely Monday or Tuesday. Good news after a group miss-up on shipping.

The SR-007MkII is coming as well and should be here maybe by the end of this week.

[slwiser]

The KGSS is in the house:

[Contrastique]

I have never heard it but it looks gorgeous so congrats on the arrival

[spritzer]

So how do you like the Gamma Pro with it?

[slwiser]

I don't know what others think about the Gamma Pro but I think they sound beautiful. They like power and with both the SRD-7 Pro/Icon and the KGSS they sound great. They did not sound as good out of the T1S.