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Either should work but are not the low ESR spec caps that were specified on the BOM.

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^^^THIS. @VC - If the KGSSHV were a kit, sold with uniform parts, your request would be easy to accomodate. But it's not. Many of us will use different interconnects to suit their personal taste, as well as attenuators, switches and transformers. The connections may differ slightly "from the norm". Color-coding, voltage taps and other things may vary. Everything you seek is right there in the schematics, drawings and thread texts, A basic understanding of the concepts mentioned above by DQ is necessary. You should also know how to identify and orient components on the pc boards. Please be aware that the high voltages flowing through these circuits is lethal. It can stop your heart in an instant. A good knowledge of working with HV is necessary. I'll say it again, research the concepts involved, read the KGSSHV threads here and the KGSS thread at HeadWize. Take notes. Then ask questions that are more specific to the facet of this topic that your research does not answer. Nobody here is going to write you a book, but I for one am glad to help if the question is focused. As far as sparks flying, it happened to me twice during this build. Everything was assembled and wired correctly. I did take precautions so as not to be electrocuted, but I was careless in the testing phase. The first time it happened, I hooked up my voltmeter wrong to the power supply output. I knew how to do it, but didnt double check. The probes were wired as an ammeter from some other previous testing. When I powered it on - BOOM! Instant short circuit. Result, many transistors and resistors were instantly fried. The second time it happened was when I slipped with the test probe, bridging and shorting out two of the traces on the PSU pc board. This time, I only heard a faint snap and saw a small spark. The damage was done.....again! (FYI, clip-on hook type miniprobes are safer than the needle point ones I used and subsequently slipped with.) After much troubleshooting and repeat parts orders, what should have taken a month to complete, took three. I'm just glad my KGSSHV works now. It was a difficult and rewarding journey. Building the KGSSHV is not that difficult to complete, just know the basics, research, have patience and double check your every move.

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Mmmmmm....... My favorite!

What is in the green bag? Definitely looks to be a product from San Fran....

What's the fun in THAT? I say let the chips and sparks fly! While you are at it, pass me the lead paint chips and dip. Asbestos popcorn ceiling scrapings sound yummy too!

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he-he-he ain't no maggots in my material...

Been there, done that. With a dremel tool of course, easy peasy. No plastic screws here. SS only thank you.

Boy-O-Boy that brings back memories... Wishing you all a smooth delivery!

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That just about covers it all...

I know a really good headshrinker, here are some examples of his work. HD-448 Really? They are shit cans, maybe ok with an iPod. That is what they were designed for. Good luck in your quest.

Back when I was building stuff for Vishay's government contracts, there was no RoHS. And yes, we most always used Kester 60/40, occasionally we used silver solder for brazing ultra low ohm shunts.

No apologies needed. You are a wise man.

HA! Just make sure it's three mil of the urethane stuff. That's what we used back when I was doing mil-spec rocket science stuff.

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