Moreplay add ons - were there still any upgrades planned?

[Paul Joppa]

We recommend building Bottlehead products in the basic (stock) form first, and then listen to it for a few weeks before implementing upgrades. It's easier to build and easier to debug and fix any problems that way. And it's very interesting to hear the difference an upgrade makes. The upgrade manual assumes you have a working stock build to start with. There is no manual for building an upgraded version in one go.

The power transformer can be wired for 220 or 240 volts @ 50-60Hz. (Or 100 or 120v, but you don't care about those ... :^) You just need to provide an IEC power cord for your country's wall sockets, if they differ from the North American standard. Most people have a drawer full of such cords left over from old computers etc.

 

[Doc B]

PB and I have scheduled a day to get the Moreplay upgrade manual images and instructions done the weekend after next. I will get it edited and ready to go as soon as possible after that.

 

[Tom-s]

For me I didn't notice the MorePlay upgrades are available!
So just a heads up for all others that were still waiting; like myself!

Much looking forward to this build.

https://bottlehead.com/product/moreplay-upgrade-kit/

 

[debk]

Me too, I ordered on this morning!

Debra

 

[smittyny]

Out of stock already. lol. But got mine! Thanks for the heads up.

 

[vtecths]

For me I didn't notice the MorePlay upgrades are available!
So just a heads up for all others that were still waiting; like myself!

Much looking forward to this build.

https://bottlehead.com/product/moreplay-upgrade-kit/

Appreciate the heads-up, Tom!

I must have snuck in just in time for an order as well. Here's to a nice holiday project

-Erik

 

[Rockyhill]

Good to know! Will make this a winter project.

 

[Doc B]

We were only able to get 15 of the rather unique Alps Blue MN taper balance pots with a center detent, hence ony 15 kits in this initial run. More pots are on backorder and the ETA is around the end of January.

 

[Bateman147]

Well - the rest of us will just have to wait til then - and be envious of all the reports of greatness ! 

This morning I thought I'd better order an upgrade kit today in case they sell out - doh!!

I'm glad for you guys that there's that much demand, but...

 

[Doc B]

There were plenty in stock at our distributor for an initial run when we were first getting ready to write the manual. Unfortunately by the time we actually found time to write the manual and pull the parts list together for an initial parts order the supply had been depleted. We could have made the decision to put the release on hold until the next round of pots came in, but there was so much buzz about this kit that we thought it best to release what we could. Delivery times are often pretty conservative from that distributor. Hopefully we will see the pots before their ETA.

 

[Love Rhino]

Sigh, that moment when you realize the thread you've been following for months has gone into junk, along with the newsletter.

Thanks, microsoft outlook, I love you so. 

What's another few months?

 

[Bateman147]

No worries Dan - we can wait.  You guys definitely made the right decision putting out the first ones you had.

Looking forward to hearing reports from those that got in on this batch!

 

[Doc B]

The first half dozen upgrade kits are packing today. We are awaiting some mica insulators that got delayed in shipping. Once those arrive we will be packing and shipping the balance of the first run kits.

Eileen and I will be away from the office for a few days early next week. All other orders are caught up as of this afternoon.

 

[dth31]

This is one upgrade I’m very hesitant to do. The stock Moreplay has some real magic to it that I would hate to lose. I’ll be interested to see what people think.

 

[Paul Birkeland]

This upgrade barely influences the second harmonic but really suppresses the higher order harmonics that aren't as pleasant to listen to. 

 

[cpditter]

I too was too slow to order as we were on vacation and thought, "Well I'll just order when we get home"...oh well, hopefully will get in on the next run!

Thanks for the explanation on why the small first run.

Thanks,
Chuck

 

[nsorens]

I too was worried about losing the Moreplay Magic but am happy to report you shouldn’t worry about it.  It just went from warm and cozy to WARM AND COZY!  Like Doc and Paul’s other upgrade kits this one makes more detail, resolution and impact.
Thanks to Doc and Eileen for continuing to make great kits and upgrades!

 

[adeep42]

Is there a way to secure a spot for the next release. I love my Moreplay. I want to love it even more!

 

[Doc B]

Not to worry - there will be plenty in stock when they become available again.

 

[joralieu]

On the high voltage circuit test I get 185 volts at B+ reg TP. That OK?