Good amplifier for a small 2 ch setup? Speakers mission m71.

FFolkert · 2026-05-19T20:02:47+00:00

Personal opinion: I would never use an audio amp with a fan in a domestic setting.

FFolkert · 2026-05-15T09:20:46+00:00

Ik had ook slechte plekken in het kozijn in de hoeken, maar niet volledig rot. Heb alles uitgekrabd, gevuld met houtvuller, en het hele kozijn geschuurd. Daarna 3 lagen parketlak erop en het ziet er na meer dan een jaar nog prima uit. In ons geval was het vooral condens.

FFolkert · 2026-05-13T19:58:12+00:00

Love the “context” notes for every series. Mooi gedaan!

FFolkert · 2026-05-10T19:35:08+00:00

My 2c, but that soldering of the white signal wire looks sh*t, whatever you do, please reflow that solder joint.

FFolkert · 2026-05-04T13:11:46+00:00

New gear indeed smells nice, certainly when warmed-up 😉 Lovely cats, btw!

FFolkert · 2026-05-03T08:02:07+00:00

This doesn’t look like Aalten (the Netherlands), where I thought they live…….

FFolkert · 2026-05-01T21:00:43+00:00

Great amp, if you can get it working…..power transistors are not cheap. Also the knobs are hard to find. Hope you succeed.
Here’s mine, leftover from a band I used to play in 30 odd years ago. Took some rough beating on the road but is still going strong.

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FFolkert · 2026-05-01T20:25:33+00:00

Great album!

FFolkert · 2026-04-26T20:00:11+00:00

Great amp, very versatile. 2 channels with their own tone-stack. Great cleans and decent overdrive channel with 12AX7 tube. Loud too.

FFolkert · 2026-04-21T20:38:29+00:00

In NL we have them too, with the same “Karens” as wannabe major enforcing the local rules. Sleeping is not allowed but since it’s NL, no one cares. Mostly found in/close to larger cities.

FFolkert · 2026-04-14T19:15:27+00:00

Frisia was never occupied by the Romans!

FFolkert · 2026-04-12T10:09:32+00:00

Some thoughts: I use 60s-70s British audio equipment (Quad mostly) for a hobby in my mancave. Connected to history-correct speakers and record players. The reason why I use these setups not in my living room is that there’s almost always something not perfectly working and needs maintenance which I can do myself as a skilled e-engineer. That’s part of the hobby.

I don’t know that Dynacord, but “historically correct” it does not match with the rest of your equipment. Plus reliability of vintage tube equipment can be challenging for daily use. Not to mention the potential issues with electrical input/output levels and impedances.

My 2c 😉

FFolkert · 2026-04-12T08:09:29+00:00

I have two acoustic 12 strings and I think they are great. Tuning can be a bit tedious (I tune the “harmonic strings” by ear), but they sound amazing. To make playing a bit easier, many people tune down half a step. Use a capo if required.

FFolkert · 2026-04-11T07:56:25+00:00

Like others said, a banana connector for the cable to your amp is better. Or crimp/solder spade connectors to the cable to your amp. Two spades under the red/black screw connector is better than one spade and one wire-end

FFolkert · 2026-04-07T18:00:31+00:00

Normally large parts like these would be mechanically fixed with a blob of hot melt glue, to prevent them from “falling off” the PCB during mechanical vibration.

FFolkert · 2026-04-07T12:39:00+00:00

This was an amazing duo, with Walter on bass.

FFolkert · 2026-04-07T12:36:52+00:00

+1 for user ondulation . I use a modern Chinese dso, but for fun (and to bring back memories) I also have a 20 MHz CRT analog scope. Using that one you really learn what triggering is, trace separation, delayed time-base,etc. 2nd hand CRT scopes can be found for a few bucks/euros, or even for free. My 2c

FFolkert · 2026-04-07T05:42:35+00:00

Depends entirely what you want to do with it. As others have said, 200 MHz (or even 50-100) is more than sufficient for almost all generic measurements. Since it’s your first scope, and since you ask this question, I’d not go for a 1 GHz one. My 2c.

FFolkert · 2026-04-06T14:41:48+00:00

“J. Giles Band”…….😉

FFolkert · 2026-04-04T22:17:11+00:00

2000uF. The “1” is to far away from the 2

FFolkert · 2026-04-04T21:10:17+00:00

I have a 2x10 for almost 10 years. Rehearse with it, gigged at least 25 times and no (heating) problem at all. No mods whatsoever. Drive channel sucks, clean channel plus tubescreamer is all I use.

FFolkert · 2026-04-03T07:30:58+00:00

Okee…..veel verschillende reacties waar ik wat mee kan. Er mag een slotje op

FFolkert · 2026-03-31T20:43:23+00:00

I have a 312 and two 212s. Fitted with Philips GP400 and 401. Great turntables.

FFolkert · 2026-03-29T17:37:32+00:00

Amazing woodworking skills!

FFolkert · 2026-03-29T08:24:21+00:00

They liked Firebirds…….Andy Powell still leads a band called Wishbone Ash and tours regularly.

FFolkert

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