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by Dave the bass
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Amp earthing
Replies: 20
Views: 10080

simon wrote:Cheap seems popular then. Does that say something about us? :D
:lol:

Down here in the sunny Sarf we used pure gold wire 'cos we're proper posh like.

(It's normally stolen though 'cos we're all a bit dodgy) :wink:

DTB
by Dave the bass
Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: owston meet 19/20th april ?
Replies: 298
Views: 132641

Greg wrote:.....and you know the fellas will rush to help you out :lol:
:lol: Good point Greg, I know Phil would help bring any Celine Dion or Vera Lynn LP's in :D

DTB
by Dave the bass
Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: 6EM7 ressurection.
Replies: 94
Views: 40459

Hi-i have met Mike a couple of times when collecting bits (i think DTB has met him as well ) as he lives near my Mum.(Basildon). He was the man behind the Maplin valve amp equipment and he did post on the WD forum some time ago. I had a chat with Mike this evening when I went to pick up the 5V TX a...
by Dave the bass
Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: 6EM7 ressurection.
Replies: 94
Views: 40459

Ooooh, I've got my litle 0-5V TX now, there's no stopping me now.

Valve fried rektumns here we come (lunchtime tommorow all being well).

DTB.
by Dave the bass
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: 6EM7 ressurection.
Replies: 94
Views: 40459

Got my bits from Rabid the other day (non-inductive resistors, GZ34, Octal base and the like) and go to pick up the GZ34 5V/6.3V heater TX tonight then it's all systems go tommorow lunchtime to try and complete the upgrade/stoppensparken on 6EM7 in time for Owsfest. Ooo, exciting innit, not long to ...
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:29 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: My very first breadboard
Replies: 97
Views: 41039

Back to subject. I've tried quads of TJ, JJmonsters, Sovtek, Shuaguang, EHGG and cheap'n nasty Shuguangs - there is no such thing as a crap 2A3. But JJ is gutsy and has loads in reserve and TJ is the best all rounder. Hey ho. Can I just go a smidge OT? In your experiences (Mr I) did you find a fave...
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: owston meet 19/20th april ?
Replies: 298
Views: 132641

pre65 wrote:I will have a Horlicks to send me to sleep,and a viagra to stop me falling out of bed ! :wink:

Get me up for a wee every 3 hours so no rubber sheets necessary. :lol:
TOO much information :lol:

DTB
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: owston meet 19/20th april ?
Replies: 298
Views: 132641

richardcooper2k wrote:decided to pay £65 for the privelige of phillips nurses attention rather than paying £39 and going back to the travel lodge.
No you misunderstood Richard, you are Philips Nurse, you're being paid £65 :lol:

DTB
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: owston meet 19/20th april ?
Replies: 298
Views: 132641

pre65 wrote: Oh good ! Will the nurse come round to tuck me in ?
Oh yes!

DTB
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Decca arm rewire
Replies: 135
Views: 67682

Neal wrote:The medication isn't working....
Yup.

DTB
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: owston meet 19/20th april ?
Replies: 298
Views: 132641

pre65 wrote:
I'm in the hotel cos they double booked my room at the farm !
They told you its a hotel Phil but it's really an old folks home.... :lol:

I'm running off before I get a (nother) clip round the ear!

DTB
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Decca arm rewire
Replies: 135
Views: 67682

I was just about to go to bed last night and there was a knock at the door, it was Neil Young! In a high nasal Canadian drawl he said "Dave, sorry to hear about yer Denon Cartridge" .... "Blimey, thanks Neil. I didn't know you lurked on DIY HiFI forums". I said. We chatted for a ...
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: *** New Audio Forum - The Art of Sound ***
Replies: 42
Views: 19401

I learned what 'bump' was over there, now what's this 'sticky' stuff? Morning Mr I, My understanding of a 'sticky' is that it's a thread that can be left temporarily at the top of a BB topic list so members see it and their attention is drawn to it. Think I've got that right. It could also be a thi...
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Latest vinyl 'finds'.
Replies: 546
Views: 322401

Hi Dave, Mr Pink hopefully will comfirm but I think that Pentangle might be original pressing. One of my fav albums with some seriously extended bass. Well done! Best wishes, Greg Ta Greg, it looks in good condition but I haven't been able to play it (or any of them yet). I liked what I've seen and...
by Dave the bass
Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Latest vinyl 'finds'.
Replies: 546
Views: 322401

pre65 wrote:Hi DTB-i would probably be interested in the sort of moooosic you are giving away ! :roll: :lol:
Sorry Philip, I haven't got any Celine Dion !!! :)

I've got a couple of ZZ Top LP's though, very much in the same Genre as Vera Lynn I'm told :wink: :lol:

DTB