i don't understand the problem. the non-electrolytic parts on the HV PSU only take up about a cubic inch. looks like you have more than enough space to work with
laser engraving won't be that cheap either. typically, i have paid around $125 setup per artwork. using my own machine, it would probably take me about 2 hours to set up the artwork. there would also only be 1 shot at getting it right
the cheapest way might actually be to find a hand engraver
i'm late here but your experience with the oscillation is very similar to what i tried >10 years ago with a mosfet output version of a balanced dynalo front end. It only oscillated with K1000 plugged in
We've been selling the full product line for years, plus extension cables. We didn't have access to parts except maybe ear pads...but dealer cost was still more expensive than buying the pads from Japan, so it made no sense. I believe repairs might get sent back to Japan now
We're getting set up as well. We were still sending in orders to Yamas and not receiving any response. Ended up visiting their office. Not sure if they knew or didn't know what was going on
Birgir got an amp order due to this
maybe i just got a bad batch, but i had a lot of trouble with the Alpha pots and plan to stop offering it in the GS-X mk2. A large percentage of them have a noticeable lump at a particular point when turning it. Sometimes you have to have a large knob attached first and then turn it slowly to find the spot. but around half of them ended up in the trash