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Many of you know Maynard the "Tube Amp Designer" and fortunately, so do I. In one of our talks, I mentioned to him that I had some NOS Coke Can capacitors that I really wanted to incorporate into an amp build. I said I thought it was time to build not only an impressive sounding amp but an impressive looking amp as well. Anyway, be careful what you wish for when Maynard is listening because within the week, he had designed and sent me the print for this dual mono SEP amp with truly impressive specs. He knew my love for tweaking, so he included a special front-end tone control circuit as well as an adjustable feedback network in the output section. That was last Summer. I have never before committed this kind of time to a build but I figured it was about time to see how high I could set the bar for myself. I must admit that my respect for Maynard's design was the genesis for that. A half year later and the "Tech-Amp" was born! Not only is it littered with displays and diagnostics for assessing it's operational status and performance but it also has it's own built in audio signal generator. No more finding my sig-gen and hooking it up. With this amp, I just hit the "TEST" button and the input to the amp switches from the front panel jack to the generator's output for immediate use! I hope you agree that it is an impressive looking amp and as for the sound, like I say in the you-tube video; "This amp plus the Klipsch KF-28's, make sure that my neighbors are listening to good music too!" And yes Maynard, I CAN blow out a match with the bass ports! =D I've attached some still pics and here is a short but entertaining You-Tube of it in action: (Sorry for the "Shaky Cam" in some of the transitions.)

Morning everyone! I am doing four 12 hour shifts in Columbus, Ohio, so I am staying at my brothers. Presently, I have a slight lul in work, so I thought I would check in before the next call light! Really looking forward to May, Hope, and meeting some of you dead beats! Miss a couple of you as well :)Well, I better get back at it, have a great Wednesday everybody! Rog

Elden, don’t ask him that -- he’s liable to post pictures and you know somethings you can’t unsee. It's to late, I see what your talking about now I am very sorry

I'm also really liking the push to open drawers and doors. On another front, my flooring for the next project shipped today

I remember that my dad would have a glass lined thermos bottle in his lunch box for years and occasionally, he would come home pissed because his thermos suffered a broken “filler.” However, in those days the glass filler was replaceable and it was off to Sears that evening for a replacement filler. How about a "Bullwinkle in Space" thermos or maybe a "Flintstones" thermos? Given all of those great selections above, I actually have a couple of sizes of this thermos with the vacuum insulation between the double-wall of stainless steel and liked them so well, I bought the vacuum insulated travel mug too. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017IHRNM?ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&tag=ezvid02-20&creativeASIN=B0017IHRNM http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Stainless-Travel-Handle-Midnight/dp/B002PY7AYI/ref=pd_sim_79_15?ie=UTF8&dpID=41a3n7ec6xL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1H6T56DBZD72DXKV3ZXF .

Now that is a big snapper!

finish the sentence ... “and in need of therapy."

You don't have any selfies?????

We're really getting close to being done. a few doors to paint, some towel hangers to install and wall touch up.

No way my speakers can do that, but it's not why I have speakers. If i want something to talk and answer questions for me I can call my wife. Now if it had an aux output where it could be plugged into a normal home setup it could also intimidate someone who breaks in, @100+db.

He needs a hair cut like his friends.

Our closest friends are jimmy and Diana. They are from Indonesia, and have 2 kids. Jimmy's only day off is Tuesday. When we go to Chinatown it is always a Tuesday which means we are playing hookie. There are many times it doesn't work out (shop) but when it does, we go in any weather (barring safety). Yesterday was one of the great days! They share their culture with us and their food. It is always a feast. MKP loves the hot chili going in butt... Let's just say he is having an uncomfortable morning! A haircut in Chinatown is an event. There is a customary face, head, neck and shoulder massage with the shampooing. Not cursory like sport clips, but pressure points, etc. Very nice. And Victor is like Edward scissorhands. He cuts with razors only and wears a leather scissor belt. Victor has a flair for the dramatic and is always trying to show it in mkp's haircut. Victor will have me look at his finished product "is OK?" And MKP looks at me with eyes that say "PLEASE make him fix it!". Lol This is MkP with shimlu (Annabelle), and with the infamous (and not gay) victor

Elden, don’t ask him that -- he’s liable to post pictures and you know somethings you can’t unsee. What????????????? That is Carl before he went bald and had the operation!

I guess Carl did break in his toilet

Thanksgiving would be a hoot.

Carl looks completely different with makeup and a wig, but not good at all the other way is better.

I do what I can.

Oh there are probably some snappers that size in LA.

Elden, don’t ask him that -- he’s liable to post pictures and you know somethings you can’t unsee. What????????????? Just got back from Philly and now I'll have this burned into my mind as I try to sleep tonight..... Thanks Carl... We had a great time..... ate lots of good food and got my hair cut...... The BOSS has some pics on her phone..... I'm sure she'll post some tomorrow... She'll have a special one for you Carl...... Later.... MKP :-)

don’t see many of those in this concrete jungle.

It's just your average successful snapping turtle. One chomp and there goes your leg. That's why swimming is a sport Stew.

where you at...Jurrasic Park?

All one big happy family.

I take that as a compliment coming from you.

You don't have any selfies????? gosh you’re sick.

I have 2 brothers that use this old school thermos….http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Vacuum-Bottle-Hammertone/dp/B000FZX93K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458755018&sr=8-3&keywords=stanley+thermos+cup

LOL! I'm disagreeing that we are disagreeing! I was the one who was confusing because I hedged my bet by recommending both ways! I read your post carefully, and I think we are agreeing, buy the front speakers first.

Looks like a good time, I love trying different food but it can get scary depending on how it looks It's a little late now but I like the old haircut better.

Yep Carls been working on his tan.

no.....I tried to grab it from HIM...lol

For the love of pete, DO NOT state what your source is until you are looking at the horns in your house.

I was thinking the same thing. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Sushi looks fantastic. Some of the other items, I'm not quite sure of.

Now for the feast...

Sounded like a fun day. Mark looks better with short hair

Any coffee thermos recommendations? I have business Law II again this evening and if its like last week, I am going to need a lot of coffee. I don't need whole lot, but enough to get me through a couple hours. I always like the old Stanley ones. Are they still any good, last I had seen someone with one, they complained about it leaking.

I like that a lot Carl; separation between spittle and stuff If you're referring to the upper center cabinet, that was Evelyn's idea. That is a really long wall with a lot of dead space so she wanted a little more storage there. I had to build the sheetrock out at the lights to make it look right.

I like that a lot Carl; separation between spittle and stuff

They look a lot like Tarkus except substitute turtle for armadillo.

Going for another cup. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

please someone bring me an icepick so i can stick it in my eyes. you should be banned for that. actually, it concerns me greatly that you had a picture like that in your repertoire.

Elden, don’t ask him that -- he’s liable to post pictures and you know somethings you can’t unsee. What?????????????

We're slowly working our way back in there.

Elden, don’t ask him that -- he’s liable to post pictures and you know somethings you can’t unsee.

Well is it broken in yet ? Looks good, bet the wife is happy, always a good thing.

The Office

looks good Carl.

Is that a clue regarding the Klipsch marketing colors? https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/162872-forum-challenge-is-so-difficult-that-i-had-to-call-tech-support/

Mine also, but it seems to wait until the middle of the night.

Yep, mine's been working great for 52 years now.