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Update [message #96206]

Mon, 21 November 2022 20:26

gofar99
Messages: 1972
Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

Illuminati (5th Degree)

Hi Everyone, Still hibernating, but thaw may be on the way. I closed down the old site. Yes a new one exists, but I have left it right now with a under construction banner. (oddwattaudio.net). The older support email works through January then goes away. They want too much money to keep it going. I won't put out the new ones just now. So if anyone has our kits and needs help you can reach me either by PM or email at gofar99@hotmail.com (my personal address). We don't want any customer to go wanting for information and support. I still handle it for Oddwatt. Thanks for everyone's patience.

Good Listening
Bruce

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Re: Update [message #97696 is a reply to message #96206]

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:29

smartt
Messages: 175
Registered: March 2020

Master

Status of website?

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Re: Update [message #97701 is a reply to message #97696]

Thu, 16 May 2024 21:16

gofar99
Messages: 1972
Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

Illuminati (5th Degree)

Hi, Still off line. Until we can actually provide equipment it makes little sense to tease folks. For assistance with existing kits you can contact me personally at gofar99@hotmail.com. Please no adds, spam or silly stuff.

Good Listening
Bruce

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Re: Update [message #98261 is a reply to message #97701]

Sun, 19 January 2025 11:29

gofar99
Messages: 1972
Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

Illuminati (5th Degree)

Hi Everyone, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. New web host and two web links (not operational at this time). Some new product ideas including "Part" kits (no chassis or trannies) a really super built phono preamp. I've been using a prototype for about 8 months now and I like it. Super quiet and great sound MM only. My call there as it seems that a large percentage of LOMC folks (like me) that prefer SUTs. If you want a SS LOMC/MM one I have one designed using BB 2134 ICs. Quiet and clean, just doesn't seem as musical as an all tube unit. Probably because the tube unit has more harmonics. Certain types of minor distortion may actually sound good. The SS one is easy to diy and if you are able to source parts efficiently cost less than about $150. I plays well above that range..IMO in the $1K range. Stay tuned all is not a done deal yet, but for the first time in a while seems promising.

Good Listening
Bruce

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Re: Update [message #98262 is a reply to message #98261]

Sun, 19 January 2025 12:49

Rusty
Messages: 1264
Registered: May 2018
Location: Kansas City Missouri

Illuminati (3rd Degree)

Will your parts kit if you implement that be a point to point wiring style? I'm guessing there's some issues with supply chain reliability and cost with the expensive pieces like transformers and metal cases with tube gear. Which is what Rozenblit has pared down to. Starting first with the tubes themselves. He said they could be sourced just as cost effective by the hobbyist themselves and returned if the tube wasn't satisfactory. Hope you get it going again. Like John Lennon sang. Christ, you know it ain't easy.

P.S. A nice brief writeup on Rozinblit I'd never seen with him holding the little preamp like the one I put together when he still had full blown kits. His last product developed now that he's downsized.

https://kansascitymag.com/this-kc-based-audio-guru-engineers-build-it-yourself-tube-amplifier-kits/

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Re: Update [message #98272 is a reply to message #98262]

Tue, 21 January 2025 19:52

gofar99
Messages: 1972
Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

Illuminati (5th Degree)

Hi Right now it will be PCB based as the actual physical layout is really important to keep the hum and noise low. And yes likely they will not have tubes, chassis or trannies as they are expensive to stock and potentially damaged in shiping. Plus the user can specify his favorite tube brands and to some extent type (ECC, EC, standard 12 volt or ones like 7025). We will naturally recommend the ones we think are best. Instructions will be like we did before on a CD. Cross your fingers that nothing derails us again.

Good Listening
Bruce

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