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Post by Sovereign on Feb 15, 2015 22:31:46 GMT
When I heared the loan LDR, I was largely impressed but there was a slight hardening to the sound and an edginess to the top end that I didn't like. I kind of hoped that if I tinkered around with the LDR then maybe these could be cured.
I changed the volume pot for a TOCOS carbon pot, this instantly warmed up the sound with better tonal colour and surprisingly fuller .bottom end. I then changed out the terrible wall wart for a very good quality regulated supply which gave me more of the same. I was so impressed with the improvements that I knew I had something here, and I wanted to see how far I could go with the LDR, hense this all out build.
I still have the modified loan LDR, I have had it now for about three months. Long term it has really impressed me, with no listener fatigue at all. No idea what difference this OTT build will make to what I have already but hopefully I will know very soon.
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Post by Paul Barker on Feb 17, 2015 23:48:18 GMT
No idea what difference this OTT build will make to what I have already but hopefully I will know very soon. I'm Sceptical that the extra effort will pay off, but would be happly if proved wrong. |
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Post by Sovereign on Feb 18, 2015 0:28:44 GMT
No idea what difference this OTT build will make to what I have already but hopefully I will know very soon. I'm Sceptical that the extra effort will pay off, but would be happly if proved wrong. Hi Paul As of midmidnight tonight, the LDR pre amp is working, not buttoned up yet but it is working as it should. Sounds very good indeed. Is it better than the loan LDR I changed the PSU and pot on? It is certainly smoother and has more impact to the sound. Everything sounds so relaxed and natural. But I haven't listened to my hifi for a couple of weeks to compare. I'll have to spin the new Stereo Coffee pre for a couple of days then revert to the old one to compare. But as it stands I really realy like what I hear, I'm sure the other Stereo Coffee loan amp doesn't sound this natural, we'll see. |
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Post by chukka on Feb 20, 2015 12:08:14 GMT
Hey Sov', how's the listening going ?
cheers
chuk
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Post by Sovereign on Feb 20, 2015 13:05:52 GMT
Good thanks, Not got to the hifi recently as work is a bit relentless at the moment.
Will be good to hear the system as a whole when we have a TAS invasion on Saturday.
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Post by John on Feb 20, 2015 14:51:50 GMT
Yes looking forward to that
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Post by danielquinn on Feb 20, 2015 15:51:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2015 15:59:50 GMT
Only needed if the magic smoke escapes, so a gas mask may be quicker?  |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 20, 2015 16:04:27 GMT
Hi , gents , dont forgot to dress appropriately for your visit Would have been useful in the 1980s when going for a Linn/Naim demo  |
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Post by chukka on Feb 20, 2015 19:12:05 GMT
:thumbup:
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Post by Sovereign on Feb 20, 2015 19:46:00 GMT
A reliable source told me John is a bit partial to a short skirt and a crop top.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 20, 2015 19:50:40 GMT
A reliable source told me John is a bit partial to a short skirt and a crop top. So am I...
...when someone female is wearing it!
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Post by John on Feb 20, 2015 20:07:02 GMT
Lol
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Post by Sovereign on Jan 28, 2016 21:10:22 GMT
Well maybe a year later, my LDR pre amp is finally finished! I was somewhat distracted by making my Wonfor monster Class A power amp in the middle of my LDR build. So here are a few snap shots of the finished build. In this time Chris at Stereo Coffee had a new LDR board for me to fit, as I was having a few teething problems I packed up just the LDR side of the amp and posted it to him in New Zealand, well while my amp was there he used it to try a few modifications on, and in doing so he has completely re built the whole amp, so a BIG hats off to Stereo Coffee for their Stirling service! I'm pretty sure my LDR is one of a kind, especially as I have a dual power supply and dual mono LDR amp. The real qualities about this amp is the speed of the music and the timing is as quick as a certain Jamaican sprinter. The musical presentation is wider and musician / singer placement and transparancy is exceptional, I most definitely feel closer to the music. There is more detail coming through for sure, I love hearing all the timing nuances of David Brubeck on the piano, and musical inflections I had no idea were there. I have never heard so much detail, such a wide musical presentation with pin point musician placement with enough drive and grunt for my power amp to lap up. seriously though Well done Chris at Stereo Coffee.     |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 28, 2016 21:27:52 GMT
What are we looking at, Sov?
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 28, 2016 21:36:27 GMT
As mentioned in thread title, I think
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Post by Sovereign on Jan 28, 2016 21:41:04 GMT
Sorry chaps, my internet keeps on dropping out, I have now added in the caption  |
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Post by Greg on Jan 28, 2016 22:53:23 GMT
Very interesting, Sov. I also had teething problems with mine and Chris has just completed a build for me so expect it back soon. Nothing as sofisticated ultimate as yours but certainly I am looking forward to the revalation of revealed sound detail you refer to and I originally experienced.
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Post by Sovereign on Jan 28, 2016 23:13:45 GMT
Very interesting, Sov. I also had teething problems with mine and Chris has just completed a build for me so expect it back soon. Nothing as sofisticated ultimate as yours but certainly I am looking forward to the revaluation of revealed sound detail you refer to and I originally experienced. That's good news Greg |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 7:46:00 GMT
OK James I see now where my screwdrive went, Glad you up and killing IPads again see you soon for my screwdriver lol he.
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