morphsci Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'll donate my valuable skill cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I see the progression of this being something like this: Mikhail must be given an opportunity to make amends. Ridiculous, yes, but I think that part of the scenario must at least be given a limited time period to play itself out prior to the reconstruction efforts really starting to gel. The end result of all of that might be Dan with a wad of cash and no amp, Dan with some cash and the broken pieces he has no or Dan with no cash and the broken bits and pieces. There are any number of choices that Dan will have to make after that and I think we, the community, can then be ready to step in and offer some assistance. If that's repairing the busted PS I'm sure we can find a way to do that, if it's gutting the chassis and using what we can we'll see what's needed and go from there. I think what is most important at this point is for Dan to know he's not alone on an island, which he clearly does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosgp Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm hurting for Dan too. I always have been a happy customer of Mikhail (he never has let me down), but this is too much. I think I will never deal with him in the future. I'll donate some cash if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxx Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Agree with Nate. If Mikhail doesn't fix this, then you can count another in for cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceboy Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Very well put and said Nate. It is good that Dan knows he isn't alone on an island. He is on an island with the community that wants to help for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingwe Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'll make the pizza and beer runs! And, I'll pry open my wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Personally, I'd try and sell the amp. Then, we can work to make something nice for you. Since you paid for a top-tier amp, I'm assuming you'd still be interested in going that direction. I'd suggest starting with some of the new Bent Audio modules for attenuation and input / output selection. That leaves the main amplifier. If you are still looking for a solid state amp, then consider the Dynafet or the beta22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Personally, I'd try and sell the amp. Then, we can work to make something nice for you. Since you paid for a top-tier amp, I'm assuming you'd still be interested in going that direction. I'd suggest starting with some of the new Bent Audio modules for attenuation and input / output selection. That leaves the main amplifier. If you are still looking for a solid state amp, then consider the Dynafet or the beta22. Isn't the dynafet made of pure unobtainium at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Isn't the dynafet made of pure unobtainium at this point? That's makes for a great reason to build one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm in for some funds if it comes to that. And if anyone can synthesize unobtainium, it's probably Mr. Gilmore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Isn't the dynafet made of pure unobtainium at this point? I thought that Kevin had published what, 4 varieties of board files, and built two or three himself (in rather expensive solid aluminum enclosures). No one has run the boards and done a GB or anything for them however. Or I could be recalling things incorrectly EDIT: And I think one thing holding this back was waiting for Linear Systems to do the 2SJ109 (LSJ109?) You could of course use singles (2sk170/2sj74). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am in for cash, and because I still have the curse it is better I not contribute any parts or ideas, which you would be better off ignoring anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 No one has run the boards and done a GB or anything for them however. maybe, maybe not Anyways, the amp is definitely doable and I agree with Spritzer, this is one of the reasons it would be the perfect choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 maybe, maybe not Anyways, the amp is definitely doable and I agree with Spritzer, this is one of the reasons it would be the perfect choice. Well I'd be interested in getting one too. Maybe I can convince someone to screw me really bad and get one too I'm just kidding but if there are boards etc out I'm really really interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubliss Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'll help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Dynafet in the SS1 chassis, with a new plaque on it that says "SS-1 stands for Singlepower's Shame" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 The "1" would be misleading/inaccurate though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 you can add an asterisk? kinda like the barry bonds home run ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabbi1 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 ^^ Win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 maybe, maybe not Anyways, the amp is definitely doable and I agree with Spritzer, this is one of the reasons it would be the perfect choice. Hmmm, interesting. I'm building a Dynahi currently... I've only had the boards around for oh, lets see... 5 years Having some Dynafet goodness as an alternative might be interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Unfortunately, I can offer no more than moral support and the occasional shovel to the back of the head, but I offer both of those freely and willingly.One thing really needed is a central ramrod - which I would NOT be able to do (look at my builds as proof) - but, someone will need to direct the traffic.I agree. But the person should be Icarium. He needs to be the one to decide whether or not to completely scrap the amp and do a complete rebuild, or to try to do a fix. Personally, I think a fix makes more sense, as I do believe it would be worthwhile to find out what the amp was supposed to sound like, but that's if it was me.Mikhail must be given an opportunity to make amends. I agree, but even I would be more than hesitant to send anything to him. As overkill as it sounds, I think Icarium should take Mikhail up on his offer to fly out, otherwise the amp will end up back in purgatory. (That's if the buying the amp back idea doesn't work out.) Edited January 27, 2009 by Dusty Chalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 ok, well, I'd be willing to get some more Dynafet boards made, regardless of what happens here. Perhaps I'd do something similar to what I did with the Pass Pearl build thread here in the DIY section. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm in for some Dynafet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Well it looks pretty obvious that no woodwork will be needed, and you sure as hell don't want me soldering anything, so my wallet is in standby mode for whatever donation is needed. This is a great time to rally around Dan and get this taken care of. I love this place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I can contribute some funds, if it comes to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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