Let's get cracking!

[Costes]

Hi everybody,

One year ago i build my first crack. It did not take long before the first modifications where a fact, which made me wonder....how far can i go?

first crack next to second crack (off/standy mode)

both cracks on

second crack can be opened via installed actuator to acces the tubes

peltier cooling provides additional cooling and is attached to the lid

uncompleted inside


I know it might not count as a crack anymore in regard to the looks, but here are some tech specs you will recognize:

- SPEEDBALL (but not constantly)
- TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER
- CREE SCHOTTKY DIODES
- JANTZEN CAP (3x in pwr supply)
- TRIAD-C7X CHOKES (2x)
- CLARITY CAP (2x)
- STEPPED ATTENUATOR
- 5998 & mullard TUBE (but not constantly  )

And many more alien to the crack: display, arduino, electric actuator, vu meter, logics, thermo electric/peltier cooling, fans, relays, diy pcb's, etc

Let me know what your first impression is,
and thank you bottlehead for designing such a great amp!

 

[ALL212]

That's kinda like going through your first Playboy magazine and thinking that the world is a wonderful place..

And then you find the centerfold....

DAMN!!!  8)  8)  8)

 

[Natural Sound]

I thought the layout was pretty awesome until I saw the fans. I HATE fans. I don't even allow them in my computers anymore. But I must say, you are very creative. Enjoy!

 

[JamieMcC]

WOW that's real thinking outside the box

 

[Dnorris]

That is amazing! I assume you were involved in Area 51 or Blackworks at some point.

 

[Adinfinitum]

+1
That's some serious alien reverse engineering going on there.