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  1. GerritV

    Staining Baltic Birch

    Ahhh... Thank you Mike!  It makes sense  :thumbs:
  2. GerritV

    Staining Baltic Birch

    I really like the finish on this layered speaker - seems as if the Baltic Birch was slightly stained to produce a darker shade... Can I get the same finish with normal oiling/polishing? Do you guys know how difficult it is to obtain the same finish? Any experience with staining Baltic Birch...
  3. GerritV

    New BlackWidow & Updated Exclame

    Internal shielding between stages/channels is important to get right... and with a larger "box" you have the opportunity to design more space around each channel to accommodate the install of custom (often physically larger) capacitors (if one wants to go this route... not necessary on the stock...
  4. GerritV

    diy headphone amp kitt?

    I see a Paladin Headphone kit on the horizon  :notworthy:  :sd:  :pray:
  5. GerritV

    Standmount Fest, Ming-Da, Perreaux VA product release [12 Nov 2016]

    Thanks Francois (and Family including Johan) for your hospitality... I thoroughly enjoyed: 1) Listening to those Vivids- difficult to describe just beautiful sound? 2) The AE bookshelf with the 2 Ming Da valve amps had quite a few of us mesmerized - they sounded big, bold with guts and finesse...
  6. GerritV

    DIY Power Amplifier: PALADIN SM-150

    Agreed... the Vivids played REAL music once the Paladin unleashed it's magic... i really enjoyed the Paladin amp... very natural flowing sound and it surprised a few "hardebaard" audiophiles...  :thumbs:
  7. GerritV

    RIP

    Every time I listen to "Hallelujah" I'll quietly celebrate his life and what treasures he gave to the Soul of Music - what a magnificent singer and performer he was. What a legacy he leaves behind. RIP...
  8. GerritV

    .... Early Birds

    Order confirmed, thanks Achim!
  9. GerritV

    .... Early Birds

    Good morning Achim! Sent you a pm and an email? Gerrit
  10. GerritV

    DIY Power Amplifier: PALADIN SM-150

    No direct earth? Be careful when spilling your icecold beer over a hot amp's guts - you'll get a nasty surprise you may not awake from  :dop:
  11. GerritV

    DIY Power Amplifier: PALADIN SM-150

    I would be fine either way with the boards... no problem.
  12. GerritV

    DIY Power Amplifier: PALADIN SM-150

    I also don't mind waiting, no problem! I'm sure there will be takers for the existing boards as the amp builds it's THOR reputation  :Whoohoo: The plan is to do a build-in-progress-thread once all the parts and goodies have been sourced.
  13. GerritV

    Standmount Fest, Ming-Da, Perreaux VA product release [12 Nov 2016]

    Count me in as well - i've sent a pm but no answer? Gerrit
  14. GerritV

    New BlackWidow & Updated Exclame

    Any due updates on the WHISPER range?
  15. GerritV

    DIY Power Amplifier: PALADIN SM-150

    Like the A-Team said: "Love it when a Plan comes together!"  :dop:
  16. GerritV

    Oregon pine finish

    How would one apply the monocoat?  Any special techniques? What makes it so special and different vs. woodock no 10?
  17. GerritV

    Chip solder

    JimGore (Ian)
  18. GerritV

    DIY Power Amplifier: PALADIN SM-150

    I would LOVE mono channel vu meters... Gives that MCIntosh feel... And it brings back memories of my dad's tape deck with line level meters... Looked really cool  :thumbs: Did a search and i've found this on ebay...
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