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12 hours ago, henry4841 said:
Hey guys. I started on another Sweetie yesterday.
Something to look forward to ...
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3 minutes ago, henry4841 said:
Looking something like this
That's a good looking amp!
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3 minutes ago, jjptkd said:
How do you like this preamp? Been thinking about trying one out they look good and get great reviews thanks.
I like it but, honestly, I don't have a lot to compare it to. (Yes, I'm full of Schitt). I also have a Schitt Saga+ and that's pretty much the extent of my experience. It's all still new to me.
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2 minutes ago, Curious_George said:
I think you are going to like that amp.
I think so, too.
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That is not the one Henry just built that I am getting. I made the mistake of conflating the picture and text in that post. My bad.
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On 8/26/2022 at 7:49 AM, henry4841 said:
the plan is to pack it up and send it on it's way first of next week.
Page 17 of Little Sweetie Forum amplifier project
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On 8/26/2022 at 7:49 AM, henry4841 said:
It is being hard for me to sell this Sweetie after I have finished it. Like one of your kids leaving for college. Never done it before, selling an amp I have built. But the plan is to pack it up and send it on it's way first of next week.
Page 17 of Little Sweetie Forum amplifier project thread.
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19 minutes ago, Curious_George said:
What speakers and preamp do you have 51?
Currently I am privileged to oversee an embarrassment of riches including much of the Heritage line starting with HIP Heresies (sp?), old Fortes, Cornwall IIIs and my most recent and prized acquisition: a pair of Belles. All acquired prior to retirement and divorce so some may have to go in order to finance my audio habit (and pay the rent). Primary preamp is a Schiit Freya +.
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47 minutes ago, henry4841 said:
I came up with practically nothing in watts being used.
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9 hours ago, henry4841 said:
low cost with good parts
That's a combination that's pretty hard to beat.
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4 hours ago, henry4841 said:
It is being hard for me to sell this Sweetie after I have finished it. Like one of your kids leaving for college.
I think I can understand. I have a couple of motorcycles for sale that I put together. It is HARD to let go. I hope it helps to know your efforts are appreciated.
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35 minutes ago, henry4841 said:
It's alive
That's WAY cool!
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12 hours ago, henry4841 said:
There is no reason for you to be inside this amplifier when it is running 'hot' with this build. No adjustments need to be made.
12 hours ago, henry4841 said:I suppose some old man that has one foot in the grave may get killed
Yeah, that would be me so I'm happy to learn no adjustments need to be made.
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52 minutes ago, henry4841 said:
Just remember you are talking to old Grandpa about stuff over his head. 🙂
What he said...
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1 hour ago, henry4841 said:
We want Area51 to get a good home built amplifier. Kinda like a joint forum effort with me being the monkey putting it together.
Message from Area51: Henry, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your efforts. I didn't do anything to deserve the privilege of eventually receiving the Little Sweetie amplifier (and a little electronics education) you're building. I just happened to hop on the forum right after you posted your intention to build a low cost, reliable SET "forum amp" and you were kind enough to exchange communications; granting me this good fortune. And now another stroke of good luck: being able to "watch" Little Sweetie being built. I'm a lucky monkey. Thank you.
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1 hour ago, Racer X said:
this whole process is just beyond amazing.
You can say that again!
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8 hours ago, henry4841 said:
I hope members do not mind pictures of my daily work.
I love it, thanks!
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7 hours ago, jjptkd said:
This is awesome I enjoy the pictures and watching the build
Awesome. Yes, awesome! Watching Little Sweetie being created is a privilege, thanks.
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8 hours ago, henry4841 said:
if it is going to be a problem with prospect.
No problem! Please don't stress. I want this to be a fun experience for all involved, please. No worries.
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11 hours ago, henry4841 said:
I do like looking at it while music is playing.
Yep!
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1 hour ago, henry4841 said:
If enough are interested in what is involved I can post pictures
Please do.
Watching Little Sweetie being built! That's very cool.
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15 minutes ago, henry4841 said:
No attempt at uniform dovetails. Wanted to show hand cut.
It looks like it was done by a craftsman; an artist, not an assembly line.
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This Little Sweetie Forum Amplifier Project is absolutely the best news I have stumbled into recently. Discouraged, I had come to the conclusion that a quality SET amp is something I would simply have to live without. I just don't have the budget so I thought I would be going back to solid state to power my recently acquired Klipsch Belles. I keep reading about this so called "tube magic" but it's not going to work for me. Or, is it?
Thanks for this ray of sunshine!
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in Garage Sale
I need to be a seller, not a buyer but, wow, those sure look good!
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Little Sweetie Forum amplifier project
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All in all Sweetie seems to have survived the journey unscathed and appears to be well, successfully transplanted.
It's way too early for any kind of conclusions about Sweetie. In fact, I'm so tired I won't even describe any first impressions at this time (it's the middle of the night here). I'll just say Sweetie seems to have been successfully integrated into the #9 audio world. We'll play more later.