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Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:22 pm
by plopswagon
In a few months Nick is going to realize he just built a whole new amp by replacing every part in his Marshall.

Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:14 pm
by NickS
Well that OPT does look a bit small for a 60W amp, I doubt if it does much below 100 Hz.

Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:33 pm
by kingkiller
plopswagon wrote:In a few months Nick is going to realize he just built a whole new amp by replacing every part in his Marshall.
Then he can sell them for like 5000Ls each, with a tonewood chassis and amber switch tips

Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:43 pm
by BearBoy
plopswagon wrote:In a few months Nick is going to realize he just built a whole new amp by replacing every part in his Marshall.
Trigger's broom amp!

Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:00 pm
by NickS
kingkiller wrote:Then he can sell them for like 5000Ls each, with a tonewood chassis and amber switch tips
Well, with those >>metal foil resistors<< costing £18.23 each how else can I make a profit?

Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:05 pm
by plopswagon
I thought metal foil resistors were antivaxxers

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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:05 pm
by NickS
Update: addressing the overheating issue.
1. Add heat deflector
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2. Wire socket to heater DC supply
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3. Cable tie fan to cage and connect to socket
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All these changes are reversible, no drilling involved.