Oops! Its a center tap.. silly me!
Yes, can increase current when connected in parallel.
Thanks for the correction bsl!

NO.. only two. But you can 'parallel' the other connection to increase the current. This is what bsl meant.
I think this is confusing you ler... hahaha

There are only two AC connections to the bridge rectifier. The balance two is the full wave DC output voltage.

Ipoh huh? Hmmm don't see them here in Jalan Pasar..

Heyy.. its just the way they name the kit/board. Its AC/DC SUPPLY.
And its a 'low' voltage/current supply.. you can see that from the 'small' 1000uF capacitor...

Normally, the bigger the smoothening capacitor, the better!

But it'll get more expensive lah!

I think that board costs me RM10.. but it's a 9V regulator, k. NOT 12 V.

Ipoh should have ler! Otherwise I can get it and post to you...
Make sure the board/kit can take your 3A transformer k. I think your good looking casing can accommodate both the T-Amp and PSU.. err maybe not. Transformer too big! Then need separate casing for that too!

Y.C.,
Thanks for the confidence but I am only doing this for fun! Just like all of you here!

I was away down south, taking the family for a holiday, just one day and night away, hence my absence.

Any more 'mods' on your side?

Heyy thats look pretty neat!
I can tell you, the T-Amp board is small! should fit that case nicely!!
I want that casing too! hahahaha

Thats very kind of you! Thanks. Will inform you...
Anyway to make you feel better, the 12V transformer that I got, is only 500mA/5VA capacity, hence the cheaper price!
Just checked just now. This is solely to power my DIY pre-amp kit.. a lower current/power requirement...




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Y.C.,
I'd say every husband/father is one, one way or the other! We try to be the best, in our own way.
The wife, kids need a break from the routine. Me too. Spending time away together among other things, improve the bond... This what build a good family, and later my children's family... Leadership by example eh?

A complete step attenuator from Hong Kong? Expensive?
Not to discouraged you, I read somewhere, can't recollect where, is that stepped attenuator is kinda 'dry' in sonics.. I guess it is MORE expensive that the T-Amp, right?

Counting the days when the T-Amp is arriving ya...

Yours I saw is a Teletron OT-1203... Dunno what it means... hopefully the number 3 is for 3 Amperes!
EKK, Teletron are quite a familiar name. Teletron make a lot of PSUs, inverters and the like...
You get back to me if you cannot find a suitable 12V regulator kit, k.

Not a problem. For you and any other T-Amp fans here!

mysghooi,
This a link to FUTURE KITS. Some of my kits are made by them and they have a website!

Variable Regulator

This is a similar one that I used for my Bench PSU.

The board is big, therefore you need a separate casing for it, like what I did.
But in my case, its for general purpose power supply function.

I'd say this is high quality. It's your call.

I can look for a dedicated 12V regulator KIT or DIY option

Y.C.,
I read a lot about the Alps blue.. mostly good. However I have never used them in any of my applications!
Yes, I did read about the carbon pots too...
Liquid midrange eh..? Hmmm
Guess I'll wait for your reports/findings.. I am in no rush.. having a commercial pre-amp is a blessing!, Not to mention a DIY pre-amp too!

Whats stopping you?

Ahhh.. That is always a problem eh? Me too sometimes! hahahaha..

Y.C.,
I normally would try to answer most if not ALL questions directed to me...
I think that would be normal, right? Part of net ettiquette?
BTW, I hope I DID addressed all your queries? If I don't, please, do remind me..

Yes, I have heard about Ms. Monheit voice. In fact I have heard one or two numbers..
Thanks for the recommendation! I would certainly give this album a closer look, a listen rather.. hehe.
Time to hit the sack for me too.. It had been a long day to me too.. long drive from the south..

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xtrom,
whoa you came in and post to all issues..
'cutting cost' eh

yes! yes! DETAILS please!

Y.C.,
Just curious. What integrated amp are you using now? You reckon the T-Amp gonna beat the daylights out of that amp, eh?

Anyway, following your recommendation, I did have another listen to Jane Monheit.. she's definitely will be in my collection, however I also found another vocalist; Renee Olstead! Jane is a bit laid back and mellower, Renee is more 'energetic'
I guess it's a matter of preferences.. Ithink I like Renee more...

Minor update:

After more than 35 hours of burn in, I thought I have heard the last of any improvements but I was wrong...
It was late last night and I wasn't even infront of the 'HiFi' which is in my main hall. I was in my dining room when I heard something 'different'.. I knew this song very very well.. I paused, listened and went back to the hall trying to pick up what I heard...

It was very subtle, but the mid-bass now has a fuller body and weight.. a test with another album verified this new improvement..
I am also running the T-Amp at a slightly higher voltage of 12.6VDC than my usual 12.0VDC...

There you go! I bet you're be counting by the hours now...

NB: bsl555 is our sifu esp. in TT.. me nothing ler.. just an audio/electronic nut

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Thank god we are blessed with such an ear.. any more than that we're in trouble

ongbs, me be you need to 'burn in' your ears too.. or it has been (over) burnt? Can't help it, just a joke ler..

As I found out, a three inches of unshielded cable lenth is also responsible for introducing some humming noice in my system, but thank god not intrusive enough to affect the musical enjoyment. Will be improved when the whole kit is in a proper casing...

Whoa! MD as a source! Real rare like the dinosaur!

Heyy, any chance of seeing the pix of your set up?



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