Posted by pet (A) on September 29, 2006 at 09:08:15

In Reply to: Kit 1 posted by IkeH on September 28, 2006 at 20:41:14:

I hope this may help , I had orginally built the standard Kit1 but had the PQ upgrade this past year. I would definitely go with the PQ kit , considering the cost of of future upgrades and the vast improvement with the C-core trans.

happy listening
pet

• Re: Kit 1 - limono 12:35:06 09/30/06 (1)
  In Reply to: Re: Kit 1 posted by pet on September 29, 2006 at 09:08:15:

  Guys
  I'd be intersted in buying a a pair of your old trannies if you decide to upgrade to double c-cores as even the IE cored onnes are .much better that what I have now. Regards, L.
  
  

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  • Re: Kit 1 - Jean-Claude 01:10:17 10/01/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Kit 1 posted by limono on September 30, 2006 at 12:35:06:

    Hi Limono,

    No problem , if I manage to install the double C-core on my current chassis, and if funds allow to get the double C-Core ;-)

    Jean-Claude
    
    

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• Re: Kit 1 - Jean-Claude 13:51:38 09/29/06 (5)
  In Reply to: Re: Kit 1 posted by pet on September 29, 2006 at 09:08:15:

  Hi,

  In which extent is it a vaste improvement..I currently have the signature KIT one...?

  Regards

  Jean-Claude
  
  

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  • Re: Kit 1 - pet 14:36:47 09/29/06 (4)
    In Reply to: Re: Kit 1 posted by Jean-Claude on September 29, 2006 at 13:51:38:

    
    I was asked to write a review of my upgrade by a fellow member but I don't think I can at this time , I had only upgraded the trans in late March of this year. My kit was built back in 1999 , I had upgraded all the internal components thru the years , including copper foil caps , cerafine filament caps , AN-v cables , tantalum resisotrs , etc.... but the C-core trans was the only upgrade , IMHO , that had an immediate improvement sonically. I hope this was helpful , Jean-Claude .
    
    

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    • Re: Kit 1 - Jean-Claude 23:19:53 09/29/06 (3)
      In Reply to: Re: Kit 1 posted by pet on September 29, 2006 at 14:36:47:

      Pet,

      This is what I feared ! I built my KIT last year (standard version)and I upgraded the Driver board (harwired / copperfoil / tants), BG for filament board, BG for 300B, An-V between drvierboard and Elma switch, chrome shroud covers.
      But I am not sure to have enough room in the chassis to install the double C-Core trans ?

      Jean-Claude
      
      

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      • Re: Kit 1 - beto1 04:56:58 09/30/06 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: Kit 1 posted by Jean-Claude on September 29, 2006 at 23:19:53:

        Hi Jean-Claude,
        Brian has designed a 35mm wider chassis to use with the double C TX.
        Regards,
        Beto
        
        

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      • Re: Kit 1 - pet 04:42:20 09/30/06 (1)
        In Reply to: Re: Kit 1 posted by Jean-Claude on September 29, 2006 at 23:19:53:

        Jean-Claud ,

        I believe you will have no problem installing the C-core trans , I'm assuming you have
        the stainless chassis. I had to replace my chassis to accomodate the C-core trans but
        if you had built your Kit last year , I think you will have no prblems. Can you tell more
        about your hardwired driver board , it sounds like an interesting upgrade.

        Pet
        
        

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        • Re: Kit 1 - Jean-Claude 08:35:04 09/30/06 (0)
          In Reply to: Re: Kit 1 posted by pet on September 30, 2006 at 04:42:20:

          Pet,

          Indeed I have the stainless chassis which is 400mm wide by 300mm deep. Do you think it would be correct for the double C-core trans ?

          Regarding the hardwirer driver board it is a wonderful experience. I have first implemented the standatd version (PC board, but I had ordered at the same time the Hardwire version with AN copper foil cond and tant's resistors. I had to drill the board (8 to 10 holes were missing).
          The difference between the 2 boards is not subtle.
          It took almost 4 months until the KIT one revealed its potential.

          Jean-Claude

          
          
          

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