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    ng5921's DIY Thread

    I've slowly been working on the design for the prototype OTL-2. So far I have designed the input stage for a 12AU7 which utilizes Pete Millett's...
    Post by: ng5921, Jun 19, 2025 in forum: DIY
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    FS: Meze Empyrean OG (Stock leather + hybrid pads)

    This has been sold. @shotgunshane @ChaChaRealSmooth please close the thread, thank you!
    Post by: ng5921, Jun 19, 2025 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    ng5921's DIY Thread

    Been a while since the last update! Rather than tweak the superOTL, I've decided to redesign it entirely. This new project is called the OTL-2....
    Post by: ng5921, Jun 8, 2025 in forum: DIY
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    FS: Meze Empyrean OG (Stock leather + hybrid pads)

    Price drop! Open to offers as well.
    Post by: ng5921, Jun 6, 2025 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Meze Empyrean OG (Stock leather + hybrid pads)

    Selling this Empyrean I got from a friend a few months ago, as I am downsizing my setup as I start a new job. This is a review unit hence the...
    Thread by: ng5921, Jun 1, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: DNA Starlett, ECP Torpedo 3, LIM Cards

    Starlett is a fantastic amp. I love mine! GLWS.
    Post by: ng5921, Apr 28, 2025 in forum: For Sale
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    FS: DNA Stellaris, Rockna WD, Holo Red, Focal Utopia

    PM’d
    Post by: ng5921, Apr 27, 2025 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    WTB: Black Silk JAR600B

    Purchased! @shotgunshane @ChaChaRealSmooth please close, TYVM!
    Post by: ng5921, Apr 23, 2025 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    ng5921's DIY Thread

    Had some free time today to do some math and see how the volume pot will impact the negative feedback at the grid: [ATTACH] With the volume pot...
    Post by: ng5921, Apr 20, 2025 in forum: DIY
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    WTB: Black Silk JAR600B

    Given the rarity of this headphone this is an absolute long shot, but I’m looking for a black silk JAR600B please PM me if you’d be interested in...
    Thread by: ng5921, Apr 18, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    ng5921's DIY Thread

    @peef Here is a schematic The red drawing is what I attempted, with negative feedback to the cathode of the driver tube. From what I understand...
    Post by: ng5921, Apr 18, 2025 in forum: DIY
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    ng5921's DIY Thread

    I didn’t realize that the volume pot would affect the feedback, good call! I’ll post a schematic of how I thought it could be implemented I...
    Post by: ng5921, Apr 18, 2025 in forum: DIY
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    ng5921's DIY Thread

    Been a while since the last update! I didn't mention it here, but after building the superOTL I had an issue with hum. First I tracked down a...
    Post by: ng5921, Apr 16, 2025 in forum: DIY