muel Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Having had the opportunity to spend some time listening to NOSValves' VRD ST 45 (stereo version) and then later an older pair of the mono blocks I knew that this is what I have been looking for! I decided that I wanted to step it up notch and get new VRD monos with some upgrades. I asked for some pictures during the process since I like to see how things go together and I like to keep records of my own projects as well. Craig told me that currently tk49 here on the forum is building the cabinets for the VRDs. I contacted tk49 with some design ideas I had for the cabinets and he was very helpful talking me through to a final decision. I threw out most of my ideas before we arrived at what you see here... a solid cherry cabinet with walnut splines. The splines weren't my idea but add a little strength as well as a nice look. He is also building a matching cabinet for a Technics 1200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 The cherry will darken with age and exposure to light as it becomes even more beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Nice grain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Very Cool! [<)] Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Shellacked... looking good IMHO! Ready to ship to NOS Valves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Top plate build begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Some nice parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 View of finished amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Another view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Complete! Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Complete! Can't wait! Do you have them yet...... [] They are Beautiful! Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Complete! Can't wait! Do you have them yet...... Don't have them yet. Craig is funny about that... he probably wants me to finish paying him first! I'll be taking care of that ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Complete! Can't wait! Do you have them yet...... Don't have them yet. Craig is funny about that... he probably wants me to finish paying him first! I'll be taking care of that ASAP. Yeah, he's funny that way!! .... ! Congratulations Man, you are in for a real treat. Keep us posted, Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Very nice. Those should sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 boy, I wish I had the skill set to make these. very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Nice, my 'customization' cost an added month or 2 on the build time of my VRDs. The powder coater quoted a couple o'days and it was more like a couple o'months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Wow, those Vcaps probably cost as much as my first pair of VRD's. [] Are those the Copper or Teflon? What did they add to the price if I may be so bold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Yeah, I wish I had these skills too! I don’t think they are charging a lot for labor though. I didn’t spend much on cosmetics but the Teflon film and foil Vcaps added around 25% to the price. Here is some more info on them: http://www.v-cap.com/teflon-capacitors.php I had tried the Cardas golden ratio caps in the ST 45 and really liked them... I hope to love the Vcaps! Now if I can just get my room figured out and get some of the furniture and junk out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Those amps sure look Gooood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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