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What about some DIY speakers? I need to move some and would be willing to do an extended trial including delivery and pickup. I am about resigned that I'll take a loss on these and might as well have it be to someone that I know and like

So, I need an amp as well and sorta want to decide on something fast, as I'm trying to decide between a couple other options and need to consider the entire budget. I need a cheap balanced speaker amp. Actually, I need two and would treat them as monoblocks. It seems some of these chip amps will be fine with a differential input, so some could be modified I'd assume. Ideas?

so, can't you drive this from a balanced input signal using a single board? If so, I'd take the two prototype boards. edit: nm, it's input voltage is too low for my application.

So, here's an interesting anecdote. These speakers* (kinda, mine use the newer DX4, but no need to split hairs) were supposedly BBC reference design for a time and were replaced by the Quad ESL57. Whether this is true or not, I could very well see the similarities. They are really growing on me. I'm talking with a wood vendor to really dress these up. Interestingly, they have a solid piece of Wenge that would span the front of these (didn't ask the price). I also got the new phase plugs in the mail. Anyone want to turn some wood for me? It would be cool to copy them in some exotic.

There is some relationship between Jensen and Cinemag and you might find the two to be exactly the same sounding. I did for the two I was comparing. Is there an Onetics step-up option? If so, you might add it to your list.

I think he did fine. I like this thread and had forgotten about it. This implies he used the search button / topic browsing a fair bit, which is a plus in my book.

Planed two trips to the cocktail Mecca (SF), last week in Feb. and again the first week in March

Note: this isn't a web forum but a group of friends hanging out at their favorite neighborhood bar. No need to be an ass.

I'd take the PT.

This maybe? http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2768277

The part is Neutrik NC3MXCC. They are not listed as 110 ohm, but they are made specifically for balanced digital.

nice knob voltron! glad it makes you happy!

Did the board look hand soldered? I would recommend the Scientific Conversion transformers. I even have one on hand i could sell you They measure insanely good and I'm using them on my ADC and they don't disappoint.

Hm, cannot say I can agree with that line of thought, seems rather circular and presumptive.

Wes, They are two of these per channel (balanced bridge), more or less (ah the hubris...)

Got this from my bride. Perhaps now is the time to try and up the audio budget? "Do u mind if I put on music on using your cd player and amplifier?"

I have 9 allowances (would go more but not sure what HP would have to file with the IRS) and I always get a refund.

Maybe, how much

The Verve Story (50th Anniversary box set)

Thanks Nate! I am nearly positive the transformer is the issue. I plugged the amps into the wall and all is happy. I might try to find a bigger one as it seems to do a lot of good in my system.

In my defense, I used the search engine

Sweet! Still pimping RSA stuff?

Nm, Nate saw my question in another thread. It's a funny thread though. Sorry for the Necrobump.

Lol at this thread. How can I size an isolation transformer properly? I have a 1kV and pretty sure I need double that. It is acting up on me. (Transformer VA rating / line voltage) across all components good enough? Should I add in headroom?

The corner horns are very interesting. They remind me a lot of the first time I listened to Stax. They are unassuming and unimpressive in many ways. The low end of the piano is to die for, very nice. The thing I cannot make up my mind about is driving, low-end bass.... Am I a closet bass head? Who knows... I need more time for sure... I also have run out of current on my balanced isolation transformer I know that my CD player, preamp and mono blocks must draw more than 7.5A? That's crazy... How does one size these things, transformer VA rating divided my line voltage times losses? I am close I think as my box gets really really warm and strange buzzing and turn on thumps from hell. Hrumph...