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going out with a bang goodbye mattnog 2018.. thanks for everything cheers

Test Tone @ Home live right now: http://mixlr.com/illuminator/chat

Stolen: The hot new drink for 2019 is the Harvey Wallbuilder, you tell the bartender its an emergency and the rest of the bar will pay for it.

A very early layout attempt. Have to figure out how to spread the parts. Board size 2.65in x 0.87in.

That's the way, Wayne Let us know your thoughts on the boards and darts.

Yum. I wish I had some for this long weekend in Tahoe, assuming we can actually make it up there.

If you prefer to try something that’s simple to build you can also consider Kevin’s current feedback amp. Simple power supply requirement, low parts count and all current parts you can source from Mouser or Digikey.

A1. The KGSSHV uses some out-of-production transistors. While you can still buy them, fakes can be a problem, and reputable suppliers (like bdent) charge a premium. The Carbon is essentially a strict upgrade from the KGSSHV, with (I believe) all current production parts. The major advantage of the KGSSHV over the Carbon is the availability of versions with on-board heatsinks, which simplifies the metalworking considerably. You might consider building a KGST instead. It’s a great amp, and aside from matching 6S4A tubes, I found it generally pretty easy to make. Also consider the SRX Plus (though I haven’t made one of those yet). Search here for threads discussing these builds. A2. Only you can decide that. It pays to try before you buy. A3. The Carbon and Megatron are no more dangerous to build than any other device operating at comparable voltages.

Same.

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Speaking of on repeat, this is epic: I have their first album. I don't remember it sounding anything like this.

OK, now I’ve reached further. Replaced all eight 2K resistors with 2K trimmers. Makes it easier to change the current. Set at 1.6K current start at 2.5 mA and climbs to 4.5 mA. IMO it’s still an interesting amplifier and I believe it’s possible to build an all SMD version.

Sorry to miss out on drinks and bacon this year. ☹️

Sitting at LAX myself. Should I be looking for random sword fights down the corridors?

Just dropped Mary and Lance off at LAX for their flight to Denver where Lance will have three intense days of competition. I had to buy two new Epee weapons because his coach said the current ones he has are crappy beginner level ones. The foil weapons are fine but ouch!

Kevin retired from Northwestern a year or so ago, so none of those links are active anymore. Files are available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7egryukiT7_TFlEQlBRejdVdDQ Board files here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_iJFfZStuVhSE5nOHBVdTByR1k Normally, the stax mafia circuit board thread, which is a sticky here, is where you find this stuff.

Don't you always? I know I do. Me: corrugated cardboard paper cut -- the worst. Most egregious. Nasty little fucker.