Current project: Det'nator

Current in the assembly (laying out the board and transformers).

The Det'nator is actually an integrated amplifier, d'Bomb and d'Fuse(preamp).

I have got all the necessary hardware for it except some tools which I require at some satge of the process.. listening tests had been done with the prospective buyer. He liked it, I liked it too! I may have to build one myself! Certainly beat the heck out of my Technics!

The BOMB now resides in a proper casing, before it was resting on a plank! I managed to get a reasonably priced black casing from JP. The FUSE (preamp) is a new inclusion. It costs more than the BOMB! It came with tone control and loudness but I have bypassed all the unnecessary circuitaries.. we audiophiles like playing 'flat' right?

Initial spec of BOMB requires the use of a 4A transformer but after extended listening tests, I decided to settle with a 3A one as it's already very LOUD when driven at high volume! I can't believe that it is only rated 40W+40W! 4A tests offers no audible sonic improvement. Further more, the 4A transformer is BIG and HEAVY that will require unnecessary bigger casing, it is also more expensive!

After much thought, the front panel will have a gold volume control with an LED light position indicator.Have NOT decided with the colour, will have to experiment. The main power on LED will be WHITE as requested by the customer. Personally I like orange/amber which I used on d'DAC. It 'glows' in the dark... Wanna stay away from blue as almost everything that now came especially from China have blue LEDs.. It's the craze now I guess...
The main switch will be installed at the back together with the RCA inputs and speakers binding/banana posts.The IEC socket now come with buildin fuse.

The medium size 'transformer' is actually a suppressor, to minimise mains interference. So far it looks (and sounds)good. Can't wait for completed assembly before commencing burn in/further listening tests...

Watchout for updates!