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amp + multiple speaker question,wondering what would sound best, as in quality & loudness, i've got these to work with, amp is a peavy transtube 15watt- 4 ohm, op… Started by GARAGE HERMIT |
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Feb 10, 2012 Reply by GARAGE HERMIT |
Hacking a Surround Sound SystemHas anyone tried this? I got a fantastic deal on a Samsung DVD 5.1 surround system http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater-systems/samsung-ht… Started by Habanera Hal |
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Hacking a RadioSo I'm working on hacking this radio I picked up at the thrift store. This is my first time trying this. I think I won't have any troubl… Started by Matte Resist |
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Jan 31, 2012 Reply by Charlie Fricke |
Looking for a specific schematicHi all, a couple of days ago I found a nice looking schematic on the internet, wrote a shopping list and now have all the parts I need to g… Started by Jan Westphal |
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Jan 25, 2012 Reply by Jan Westphal |
Determining correct potentiometerI purchased some 2-watt amp kits from Qkits.com (FA602). These come with a "set it and forget it" trim pot for the volume (VR1- 10K). I w… Started by Habanera Hal |
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Jan 25, 2012 Reply by Ellwood T. Bear |
Lm 386 amp from HongKong under 10 USD.Heres link to that amp:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Low-Voltage-Audio-Mono-Amplifier-Module-NJM386D-LM386-/130602874732?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R… Started by Hobo 63 |
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Jan 12, 2012 Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted |
First Amp Build ProblemI decided to try and build a ruby amp as my first build, but i encountered a problem. In the schematic for the ruby, theres a wire that's… Started by alectron |
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Dec 5, 2011 Reply by erik brena |
How to eliminate hissI'm repurposing some Harbor Freight megaphones for amps. Everything is okay as far as switching out the mic for a jack, replacing the spea… Started by Habanera Hal |
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Nov 20, 2011 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague |
Best mini amp kit with dual inputHi All, I am looking to build a mini amp that has a dual input so I can build and hook up a stomp box too. I am fairly handy and… Started by Jeff Lamer |
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Nov 16, 2011 Reply by Oane |
Stuff I'm working on. Help. comments, discussion & ideas are welcome!Here are some of my Amp projects under construction. I've just started messing with little amps so any help & ideas are sought & ap… Started by Bob Lumpkin |
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Nov 15, 2011 Reply by Bob Lumpkin |
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Ruby Amp
Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. May 18, 2020. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Smokin' amp (literally)
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Dual IM386 Chip amp
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Amp Speakers
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Grounding for Cigar Box Amps: Chassis Ground?
Started by Erik Bell. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Dec 20, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Neat amp components
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can a dab radio be turned into an amp
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SDA-T Questions
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HI - New guy & And speaker question
Started by Henry S. Last reply by Henry S Mar 25, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Are Pre-fabbed LM386 Moduals Worth Trying?
Started by Scott W. Last reply by Henry S Mar 24, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Powered sub to amp ??
Started by wormil. Last reply by wormil Sep 2, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Amp and speaker INSIDE the guitar?
Started by Greg Potts. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Jul 1, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
trying to hack an old valve radio, into a guitar amp,
Started by GARAGE HERMIT. Last reply by GARAGE HERMIT Apr 29, 2014. 108 Replies 1 Like
Best mini amp KITS
Started by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars. Last reply by Henrik Johansson Mar 10, 2014. 34 Replies 0 Likes
amp wiring help
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