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  • Cole LCR Phono Stage

    LCR COLE 600Rupdated

     

    Power supply

    • 4 pcs 1k Kiwame 2w
    • 5 pcs 600r 2 w Kiwame
    • CCS module x 4 w/4 x 200r Dalee .25w
    • 5 pcs BG 150/350 VK
    • 1 pc 6.8uf/600v Obbligato oil

    Signal Path

    • 2 pcs 600r S&B LCR
    • 2 pcs .047 silver mica
    • 2 pcs 0.5w tantalum 1m
    • 2 pcs 0.5w tantalum 50k
    • 2 pcs 1w 49r Dale
    • 4 pcs 100r carbon comp
    • 4 pcs 22uf/350v VK
    • 2 pcs Obbligato 2.2uf
    • 2 pcs 2m2 metal film
    • 10r x 2 tantalum .5w
    • 100r x 4 Dale .5w

    Tubes

    • EZ80 x 1
    • ECC88 x 2

    Other Parts

    • pcb w 2 sockets 9pin
    • pcb w 9pin sockets and ps caps
    • power transformer and cord unit
    • .5mm wire and teflon tubing
    • 20cm .1mm silver wire and teflon tubing for ground buss

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    Cole-MC220

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  • Ella Push Pull EL34/KT88 Amplifier Schematic

    Most of the parts are in stock except transformers. Auto-bias module is not available. Please email to us if you want to have a quotation of the available parts

    Ella signature MK2

    Ella MK-II photo (Auto Bias) 1000 x 790
    Using Auto-bias Module
    Manual Bias
    Manual Bias

     

  • TJ Fullmusic 6SN7 Data Sheet

    Classification- It is a Twin triode. Dome-type bulb of glass, copper ceramic base with eight golden pins.

    Application -It intended for use a voltage amplifier or Phase inuerter.

    Dimensions -Dimensions, outline diagrams of the tube and bases, and the arrangement of electrode connections to the base terminals are shown in the below drawings.

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    Nominal operating conditions and parameters
    Heater voltage ……………………………………………………………… 6.3V
    Heater current ……………………………………………………………… 0.6A
    Plate voltage ………………………………………………………………… 250V
    Grid voltage ………………………………………………………………… -8V
    Plater resistance ………………………………………………………… 7.7kohms
    Plate current ………………………………………………………………… 9mA
    Amplification factor …………………………………………………………… 20
    Heater-cathode voltage ……………………………………………………… 90V

    Characteristics-Average characteristics
    Figure 3. shown typical curves of plate currents of grid voltage for several values of plate voltages. It is alternating-current filament supply.

    6SN7 plate curves

    Limiting Operation Conditions for Safe Nor simultaneous ratings
    Maximum plate voltage ………………………………………………… 300 V
    Maximum Grid voltage ………………………………………………… -50V
    Maximum Grid voltage ………………………………………………… 0V
    Maximum Power of plate …………………………………………… …2.5W

  • Tube Test and Curve Matching

    [spacer height=”20px”]Do you want a perfect matched-pair or a perfect matched-quad?

    Does your amp need tubes  within a certain bias arrange or plate current range?

    Get what you need. Check the test results and the curves before buying. Quote the tube number when you place an order. We will serve it for you but it’s first-come-first-serve.

    300B etc. are done, other tubes will follow.

    TJ Fullmusic 300B CNE ST (Dome) Shape Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 300B CNE ST (Dome) Shape Matched Quad

    TJ Fullmusic 300B Mesh Plate Globe Shape Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 300B Mesh Plate Globe Shape Matched Quad

    TJ Fullmusic 300B Mesh Plate ST (Dome) Shape Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 300B Mesh Plate ST (Dome) Shape Matched Quad

    TJ Fullmusic 300B SE ST (Dome) Shape Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 300B SE ST (Dome) Shape Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 300B SE ST (Dome) Shape Matched Quad

    TJ Fullmusic 300B Solid Plate ST (Dome) Shape Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 300B Solid Plate ST (Dome) Shape Matched Quad

    TJ Fullmusic 45 Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 2A3 Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 6SN7 Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 6SL7 Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 12AX7 Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 12AU7 Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 101D Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic 102D Matched Pair

    TJ Fullmusic KT88 Matched Quad

    TJ Fullmusic Clearance

  • Catalog (resistors)

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    Kiwame Carbon Film

    ​These are an excellent match for Hi-End Audio. Kiwame resistors are from Japan and characterized by lower noise than metal film resistors and a more natural sound. There is a growing enthusiasm for these carbon film resistors because they recapture the vintage tube sound without the drift of carbon comps. They are also very compact given their wattage rating. The resistance material is carbon film with coated silicon and finished in green.

    • 750 volts DC max
    •  Error Ratings: +/-5% (actually +/-0.5%)
    • Insulation Material: Silicon Resin
    • Body Size (DxL): 2W 4.2 x 12mm , 5W 9 x 24 mm

    2w $1 each, 5w $2 each

    Takman Metal Film

    The resistor we’ve been waiting for — nonmagnetic, music friendly materials, reasonable price. More precise and sounds brighter than carbon film.Takman Precise Metal Film Resistors[spacer height=”20px”]

     

    Takman Carbon FilmTakman Non-magnetic Carbon Fim Resistors 1.0w: 10 Ohm

    The resistor we’ve been waiting for — nonmagnetic, music friendly materials, reasonable price. Warmer and more relaxed than metal film.[spacer height=”20px”]

     

    Tantalum Resistor 2W: 33 OhmAN Tantalum

    Sweet mid-range. Available 0.5w and 2w. $4.4 / $12.8 each.

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    10w & 30w wirewound resistors

  • 12″ tonearm (Opera T1288 )

    12" tonearm Opera T1288tonearm1 (685x685)-600x600

    Specification:

    Mounting distance arm base  290mm
    Tonearm length  12’’
    Overhang 16mm
    Offset 22 degree
    Cartridge weight 3-15g
    Down force range  10-35mN
    Armtube made of carbon-fibre carbon-fibre

    Note: Damping oil is optional to adjust the tastes of the tonearm. If you like to use damping oil, you need to source them (silicon oil or silicon gel) locally because liquid is not allowed to ship by air.

    Special price : $650

    Read more: T1288 User Manual

  • User manual for Opera T1288 tonearm

    Package contents

    The consonance T988/T1288 tonearm is delivered in specially designed packaging to ensure its safe transport. Please check the contents as shown in picture below and in the list at the bottom of this page:

    1.Carbon fibre arm T1288-1
    2. Counterweight
    3. Tonearm base
    4. Tonearm lift
    5. Headshell
    6. Anti-skate weight
    7. RCA connector
    8.Oil  (optional. Note: oil is not allowed for airmail)
    9.1.5mm allen wrench
    10.3mm allen wrench
    11.Cartridge alignment gauge

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    2. T988 and T1288 tonearm mounting
    These are general principle. Please refer to the turntable manufacturer´s user manual.

    1. Fitting and connecting the cartridge. All cartridge with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. Do not tighten the nuts yet.Connect the tonearm wire to the cartridge pins as
    follows:white(L+),red(R+),green(R-),blue(L-).

    2. Make sure that the distance from the spindle to the pivot point of the tonearm is exactly 290mm for the T1288. When moving the armboard in one direction or another you can locate the correct armboard position, a ruler is included in helping in proper setup adjustment.

    3. In this picture you must secure the tonearm cable connection using the supplied 1.5mm allen wrench. After you place the connection inside the hole in the tonearm base use the allen wrench to tighten the allen screw, located on the side of the base.

    4. As illustrated T1288-4AT1288-4Buse the silicon oil in the syringe and place a few drops, enough to cover the bearings, inside the tonearm bearing well. Then place the tonearm on the bearing well making sure that the ‘male’ part of the bearing is sitting in the ‘female’  bearing. [spacer height=”20px”]

     

     

    5. In the next step, simply connect the two audio wire connectors making sure they are proper connected.

    T1288-5A

     

    6. Slide the counterweight on the shaft of the tonearm.Lock the weight in its position by tightening the screws in the weight. This isonly a temporary fixed position, the final adjustment will be done during cartridge installation.

    T1288-5 T1288-6

    7. Mount your cartridge according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Align cartridge for overhang (16mm)and offset angle

    T1288-7

     

    8. Use the scale to set tracking force (see cartridge instructions for recommended tracking force range). Adjusting trackingforce is accomplished by moving the weight towards or
    away from the pivot point on the shaft.

    9. Align cartridge for overhang (16mm)and offset angle using the Consonance Cartridge alignment gauge. Once done, re-check tracking force.

    T1288-8

    10. Feed the anti-skate weight through the anti-skate support wand and secure it to one of the three locations (according to the anti-skating adjustment for your cartridge) on the shaft at the top of the tonearm bell.

    T1288-9

    Note: The anti-skating force is adjusted according to the mass of the cartridge as follows:

    T1288’s downforce: 8-11mN,12-14mN,15mN and bigger(Groove in the stub 1 st, 2st, 3st from bearing rings).

    When tightening the counter-weight, insurethat the weight is perfectly vertical otherwise this may affect your cartridges azimuth settings.

    11. VT1288-10TA adjustments are accomplished by adjusting the two large washers on the bottom of the threaded tonearm base shaft. Beforeyou place the tonearm through the arm base hole make sure one of the threaded washers is already in place. After placing the the tonearm through the base, screw the second one onto the bottom of the shaft. Make the proper adjustments (first by hand) to reach the proper vertical tracking position then use the 3mm allen T1288-11wrench to help make a tighter secure fit. After this use the 3mm allen wrench to tighten the screws located around the edge of the threaded washers. Be careful not too tighten these screws too much. Just make sure they are properly secure so that the washers don’t become lose over time.

    12. offset adjustments are facilitated through the small (3 mm) allen screw on the top where the headshell connects with the arm.  [spacer height=”20px”]

    13.In  addition, if you want more damping, place as muchdamping oil as you desire in the large tonearm oil cup. The amount of oil is up to your personal taste. Experimentation is necessary.

    T1288-12

     

  • More about MediaTwist ® Cat6 Cable

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    DESIGN:

    Belden’s patented bonded pair technology has always been a cornerstone of stable electrical performance. With Media Twist, Belden taken pair technology a step further. Through Belden’s unique crescent shape design, each pair is “locked” into place. This ensures that pair-to-pair movement is greatly minimized during the installation process. This equates to stable crosstalk and impedance before and, even more important, after installation.

    This improved performance allows MediaTwist to support not only data standards, such as 10baseT, 100baseT, ATM, and Gigabit Networking, but also be used for non-data applications   such as analog or digital audio, analog or digital video, machine control, even broadband   applications.[spacer height=”20px”]

     

    TEST RESULT

    Here is our recent test result in 2014.

  • Catalog (RCA interconnect cable)

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    Ultimate RCA Interconnect – Direct Contact CCC (pair)

    A revolutionary design, the ultimate RCA interconnect. This cable uses a 3mm continuous cast copper as its signal + wire and also as the hot pin of the RCA connector; there is no loss in signal transfer from the connector. The dream cable: no connectors. A must for those seeking the absolute.

    Because of the stiffness, customers are requested to add 8″ (20cm) extra on their required lengths.

    Continuous cast copper is also employed in the return path and is constructed in a helical structure.

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    CCC WBT Interconnect (pair)

    An upgraded version of the high energy X10 IC in continuous cast copper.
    For single ended version, WBT connectors are employed.
    For balanced version, Neutric connectores are employed.
    Length :
    1M US$300/PAIR including postage
    1.5M US$400/PAIR including postage
    2.0 M US$500/PAIR including postage
    (for balance configuration, add US$50)

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    SMX1_1-600x600Dynamic interconnect (pair)

    An extraordinary dynamic interconnect. The emphasis on speed, punch, wideband performance — making it one of the most interesting interconnects, particularly for Jazz music. This is a very linear cable..

    The cable is composed of 1.8mm² and 2.5mm² copper cable. Magnetic grounding is incorporated for noise reduction. It does not magnetize over long period of uses, only gets better and better. The cable is shielded with aluminium foils and RF rejection coating.

    $100 for a pair of 1 meter cable. Maximum length is 10 m.

  • Catalog (signal cable and speaker cable)

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    signal-cable

    2mm Teflon Served AND Sheathed Small Signal Shielded Cable

    This cable has a teflon cover over silvered copper braid and 2 signal wires, also teflon served and silvered high purity copper. Only 2mm total diameter and even though it is teflon, easy to manage. We supply this as standard on our phono and EZ Linestage pre. Sound is smooth and detailed with no edginess. Only 2mm OD. signal wires are 2 x 0.6mm

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    10652Gotham 10652 small signal cable

    Sound is more detailed compare to 10404.

    $2.15 per meter

    Construction
    1 = Jacket: PVC, Ø 4.5mm, purple
    2 = Foil shield: PVC-coated aluminiumfoil
    3 = Drain wire: 0.4mm tinned copper wire
    4 = Stabilisation: PE foil
    5 = Cord (2): PVC-strand 1.3mm, quad twisted with conductors
    6 = Insulation: Foam-skin PE, 1.3mm diameter, red and white
    7 = Conductor: Solid tinned copper wire, 0.5mm (0.19 mm²)

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    G10404otham 10404 small signal cable

    Sounds warmer than 10652

    $2.7 per meter

    Construction: 
    1 = Jacket: PVC, Ø 5.4 mm 
    2 = Shield No. 1 Bare copper wires (0.10 mm) 100% coverage 
    3 = Shield No. 2: Bare copper wires (0.10 mm) 100% coverage 
    4 = Separation PVC, Ø 3.1 mm, white tube
    5 = Insulation PVC, white and brown Ø 1.2 mm, wrapped, twisted pair 
    6 = Conductor: Stranded bare copper wires 48 x 0.07 mm (0.20 mm²)

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    Gotham-54025-600x600

    Gotham 54025 High Flexible Speaker Cable (4 x 2.5 mm²)

    Four stranded bare copper wires structure designed for bi-wiring. Each stranded wire is made of 140 oxygen-free copper (OFC) wire to provide 2.50mm² cross-sectional area for maximum flexibility. PVC is flame-retarded PVC (IEC 60332-3). Very low conductor resistance : less than 0.0073ohm per meter.

    Note: The while PVC in tube center is filling material.

    Cable dimension: 9.6mm diameter

    $10 per meter

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    SpeakerCableKit

    Litz-shielded-stranded speaker cables kit (3 meter pair) with silver banana plugs (8pcs)

    Sounds better than $1xxx cable. It’s easy to solder but be patient to open 64 jackets!! Result is saving lots of money and having very good sounding speaker cables.

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    Shipping $8 by post office registered airmail

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