I bought 2 of these when there was a group buy
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/blogs/tea-bag/296-salas-dcb1-blue-edition.html
It is the Hypnotize revision. Unfortunately, I don't know if the impedance is low enough for the B24...
Do you know about it?
Ciao!
Do
Here's my B24 Build!
Re: Here's my B24 Build!
by Pinnocchio » December 15th, 2011, 3:30 pm
PREAMPs : α10 + JC-80 | Salas DCB1 | X-10 | AMPs: β24 | Aleph 5 | Hiraga | ML-2
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
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Re: Here's my B24 Build!
by sarals » December 15th, 2011, 3:39 pm
I have two things to say : Congratulations, and WOW!!!
(I'm glad my Perreaux PMF-2150B is such a good amp, or....nooooo - forget about it, Sara!!!)
(I'm glad my Perreaux PMF-2150B is such a good amp, or....nooooo - forget about it, Sara!!!)
~ AMB Mini3 ~ AMB sigma11 ~ Project Sunrise ~ Leckerton UHA-6S ~ Mytek Stereo96DAC ~ Sony D-303 ~ iPod Classic 160G ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Beyerdynamic dt880 ~ Etymotic ER-4S ~
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Re: Here's my B24 Build!
by Pinnocchio » December 15th, 2011, 5:34 pm
sarals wrote:I have two things to say : Congratulations, and WOW!!!
(I'm glad my Perreaux PMF-2150B is such a good amp, or....nooooo - forget about it, Sara!!!)
Thanks!
I'll soon post the latest pictures.
This amp sounds fantastic! I have it connected in balanced mode to my dual mono Buffalo II with Tube-I-Zator tube I/V and let's not forget the Statements speakers I just finished! These gears together sound quite amazing.
Ok, now I have to calm down!
Ciao!
Do
PREAMPs : α10 + JC-80 | Salas DCB1 | X-10 | AMPs: β24 | Aleph 5 | Hiraga | ML-2
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
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Re: Here's my B24 Build!
by Pinnocchio » December 20th, 2011, 11:04 am
I was thinking of having the top cover done in semi opaque grey 1/4" thick with the same grill layout as Ti's version but with a big B24 logo centered right in the middle of the cover
Ideally I'd love to have the side perimeter rounded on top to smooth things out but I don't think Front Panel does that...
Do you think that would look good?
Ideally I'd love to have the side perimeter rounded on top to smooth things out but I don't think Front Panel does that...
Do you think that would look good?
PREAMPs : α10 + JC-80 | Salas DCB1 | X-10 | AMPs: β24 | Aleph 5 | Hiraga | ML-2
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
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Re: Here's my B24 Build!
by sarals » December 20th, 2011, 11:34 am
Short answer - yes!
~ AMB Mini3 ~ AMB sigma11 ~ Project Sunrise ~ Leckerton UHA-6S ~ Mytek Stereo96DAC ~ Sony D-303 ~ iPod Classic 160G ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Beyerdynamic dt880 ~ Etymotic ER-4S ~
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Re: Here's my B24 Build!
by Pinnocchio » December 21st, 2011, 4:27 pm
So here's the latest pictures of my build!
Just missing the top cover which will be semi opaque gray acrylic
I had the handles but it was not my cup of tea... So I removed them and replaced with hex screws. It gives it a tough industrial kinda look... For now it is good but I might redo it eventually...
Here's a running picture!
I've put in about 75 hours of run time on it and it opened up some more
The amp has Incredible imaging with a deep and wide stage. Layering is also much better than my Aleph 5. What struck me the most is the total quietness of this amp, no background noise whatsoever in balanced mode. Didn't try SE yet but I'm planning to build Ti's new preamp. Now I can really "hear" what dead quiet and black background are... Instruments are extremely palpable! Wow!!!
Of course, all of this has to be rendered on a good pair of speakers and a good source. My source is a Dual Mono BII with Dual Tube-I-Zator tube I/V output with Shunt module. I can hear a bit more details and precision when using the Legato Solid State I/V but the "coloration" of the tube and the "3D" imaging and tone that it creates is a must for me. Speakers are DIY Jim Holtz Statements
I'm currently using the BII Volumite as volume control but I believe it is not optimal and gain is not appropriate.
Now I'm in a dilemma... B22 balanced or a10 as preamp for the B24???
Ciao!
Do
Just missing the top cover which will be semi opaque gray acrylic
I had the handles but it was not my cup of tea... So I removed them and replaced with hex screws. It gives it a tough industrial kinda look... For now it is good but I might redo it eventually...
Here's a running picture!
I've put in about 75 hours of run time on it and it opened up some more
The amp has Incredible imaging with a deep and wide stage. Layering is also much better than my Aleph 5. What struck me the most is the total quietness of this amp, no background noise whatsoever in balanced mode. Didn't try SE yet but I'm planning to build Ti's new preamp. Now I can really "hear" what dead quiet and black background are... Instruments are extremely palpable! Wow!!!
Of course, all of this has to be rendered on a good pair of speakers and a good source. My source is a Dual Mono BII with Dual Tube-I-Zator tube I/V output with Shunt module. I can hear a bit more details and precision when using the Legato Solid State I/V but the "coloration" of the tube and the "3D" imaging and tone that it creates is a must for me. Speakers are DIY Jim Holtz Statements
I'm currently using the BII Volumite as volume control but I believe it is not optimal and gain is not appropriate.
Now I'm in a dilemma... B22 balanced or a10 as preamp for the B24???
Ciao!
Do
PREAMPs : α10 + JC-80 | Salas DCB1 | X-10 | AMPs: β24 | Aleph 5 | Hiraga | ML-2
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
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Re: Here's my B24 Build!
by amb » February 17th, 2012, 9:50 pm
Moderator's Note:
From this point on, this thread originally went on to discuss about a suitable balanced preamp for Pinnocchio's β24. I have split that off into its own thread: A new take on α10 - The balanced version!. This would make the subject easier to find when browsing the forum.
From this point on, this thread originally went on to discuss about a suitable balanced preamp for Pinnocchio's β24. I have split that off into its own thread: A new take on α10 - The balanced version!. This would make the subject easier to find when browsing the forum.
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Re: Here's my B24 Build!
by Pinnocchio » April 10th, 2012, 11:23 am
Still have not had the chance and money to send the semi opaque grey acrylic top cover but will do it soon!
Keep you updated!
Do
Keep you updated!
Do
PREAMPs : α10 + JC-80 | Salas DCB1 | X-10 | AMPs: β24 | Aleph 5 | Hiraga | ML-2
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
DACs : TPA Buffalo II | Dual Tube-I-Zator I/V | TPA OPUS + IVY III
Speakers : Jim Holtz Statements
My β24 thread : http://www.amb.org/forum/heres-my-b24-build-t1461.html
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