Test Equipment Anonymous (TEA) group therapy thread

[Specmaster]

I see that the cupboard of doom is being cleared out again, good luck with the spice 

[Saskia]

Moved the audio streamer from the test bench to the stereo and hooked it up to the newly integrated threshold preamp.
VERY nice.

Even though the streamer is in a silver case and the rest of my stuff is black.

Playback control via smartphone is possible ...

[med6753]

speaking of which.

It's playing back a very relaxed shine on you crazy diamonds in a quality that is not to be sniffed at.



Winner Winner, no tofu dinner.

The issue with that album is that in quiet passages with good equipment you can hear the master tape hiss.

[Saskia]

true.

I don't care, it's still good music.

[med6753]

true.

I don't care, it's still good music.

Agreed. 

[Specmaster]

speaking of which.

It's playing back a very relaxed shine on you crazy diamonds in a quality that is not to be sniffed at.



Winner Winner, no tofu dinner.

The issue with that album is that in quiet passages with good equipment you can hear the master tape hiss.

Very true, I could hear that with my old set up which is sadly, no more as SWMBO objected to both the size and the volume of it, now replaced with a fairly simple CD system tucked out of sight behind the TV 

[med6753]

Very true, I could hear that with my old set up which is sadly, no more as SWMBO objected to both the size and the volume of it, now replaced with a fairly simple CD system tucked out of sight behind the TV 

Another example of why I'm the rooster and I rule the roost. No hens who insist on nesting and mucking things up. 

[Neomys Sapiens]

Hey some of us came from hell 

Hey! No round trips on that ticket!

[Robert763]

Postman does not need to ring, the dog (german shepard husky cross) announces him.
Backing this morning was my "no output" Wavetek 275 AWB / Function generator. Plug it in and sure enough no ouput . Checked the weird PCB mounted output fuse - OK (both sides). Checked the sync output nothing there either.  Hmm, lifted the top PCB and had a look-
 
So that was easy - have a guess, no prizes!
As I said looks good on top of the 278


So now I have two function generators, one pulse generators and one arbitary waveform generator in two boxes. There are no knobs to twiddle, but if you want an exact setting these are great. Hmm, maybe I could hook an encoder and some function buttons to a PIC and the GPIB port...

[med6753]

Hard to tell but it could it be that the ribbon cable is unplugged?

[PA0PBZ]

Hard to tell but it could it be that the ribbon cable is unplugged?

Like P-12 maybe?

[Saskia]

ok, the parts for a 2nd streamer have arrived, this time with different OP Amps. It will be somewhat difficult to find the nuances where they differ ...

Hubby complained about lack of bass when playing back Pink Floyd. This could easily be amended by mounting the crossover and the 2 additional power amps.

BUT.

Given the temperatures outside and the fact, that my main power amp is a 200 W Pure Class A adding 2 100W / 8Ohms tube amps would turn this place into a furnace.

Also we are in the top floor of a rental flat.

While the speakers don't have any issue with 200 - 300 W that you pump in, the neighbors most certainly will.

Bummer.

I always wanted to listen to the 1812 Overture at concert level ...


@Zucca why don't you try this very tasty and yummy apple ? 

[tonyalbus]

Hard to tell but it could it be that the ribbon cable is unplugged?

Like P-12 maybe?

P-12

[Specmaster]

Hard to tell but it could it be that the ribbon cable is unplugged?

Like P-12 maybe?

P-12

I’m also going with P-12 not being fully plugged in.

[tonyalbus]

If this is chinese fake... they do a hell of a good job!.

not bad for 59,- to my door.

[bd139]

This one's going to be a steamer 

[tonyalbus]

Ah i see ....what kind of device needs a 3000Amp slow blow fuse? 

[Specmaster]

OMG

[tonyalbus]

he rang once...but omg whit did i do???   

the Fluke 1920 looks nice, and i did not find to much on internet of it, kind of a nice extra.
and 10,- of some spares for 2955 worth 10 times... to me.
and for the fans i added a old calculator..

bd...you have once done that bleeding display of the 8010A ?  any tips..i have your link somewhere allready..
but i hope the display of that hanykit handy multimeter fits haha

[BravoV]

This one's going to be a steamer 

Just in case you need more "alternatives". 

[PA0PBZ]

10,- of some spares for 2955 worth 10 times... to me.

I saw that on Marktplaats and though about informing you about it, clearly not necessary 

[mnementh]

Glad someone is taking FINALLY those sprinkles off our hands!

Yea, those are the ones with chlamydia. 

Well, I DID say they were for the Board of Directors... 

mnem
And you all wonder why I only attend via teleconference...

[Robert763]

Hard to tell but it could it be that the ribbon cable is unplugged?

Like P-12 maybe?

And PA0PBZ wins the non-prize.
Med you don't get it becuse P12 is not a ribbon connector and there is a ribbon connector in the picture. P12 has coaxial cables and carries the output signals ot the front panel.

[mnementh]

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We assure you that our products are NEVER handled in such a careless manner as throwing them in some bag or sack would suggest. Generally, our products are available only as single items which are shipped in a quality protective fabric cover. Same holds true for the dual packaged items, which had been available on special occasions only. Mass distribution packaging is done by TRAYS with paper/cardboard seperators, which do safeguard against items sticking to each other. For reference, please use the enclosed picture.

Cuntcorp Ltd.
Customer Relations Spokesperson

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I'm probably better off not watching. The images you can find on the electronics sites these days...

Here you go:

mnem
 

[mnementh]

Moved the audio streamer from the test bench to the stereo and hooked it up to the newly integrated threshold preamp. VERY nice.

Even though the streamer is in a silver case and the rest of my stuff is black.   Playback control via smartphone is possible ...

*airlifts Saskia a 12-pack of black Sharpies*

mnem