更換SME 3012R 唱臂軸承
SME 3012R 唱臂原有的軸承是尼龍造的,很多用家都會把它換成金屬軸承以達到更好的音效。我在ebay上發現有人提供用CNC方法製造的青銅合金(95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% 14K Gold)軸承,便打算買來試試。
2007年10月3日 星期三
Power supply for Garrard 401 - update
之前完成的電源供應器運作時頗熱。試過連聽兩個小時音樂後,電壓變得不太穩定。發覺LM3886 IC產生相當熱量,因此影響L1燈泡的穩定性。於是我改用二極子來穩定振盪,便不會受到溫度影響。
After listening music for 2 hours, the voltage became not stable. I found that the power supply was hot (due to LM3886) and it affected the function of L1 lamp in stabilizing the oscillation. Therefore, I changed this part to diode so that it is not temperature dependent.
After listening music for 2 hours, the voltage became not stable. I found that the power supply was hot (due to LM3886) and it affected the function of L1 lamp in stabilizing the oscillation. Therefore, I changed this part to diode so that it is not temperature dependent.
2007年9月29日 星期六
Garrard 401電源供應器
這個電源供應器是按Dr Imbabi的線路製作。這個線路用韋恩電橋振盪器(wien bridge oscillator)來產生正弦波,然後用LM3886來放大並用變壓器把電壓提升到所需的水平。
The power supply is based on Dr Imbabi’s circuit. The circuit uses wien bridge oscillator to generate 50Hz sine wave and uses LM3886 power amp to drive a transformer to step up the voltage to a required level.
大部份的零件都是從深水步鴨寮街買的。LM3886, 28V 24mA 燈泡 (L1) 和 0.01uF ±1% 誤差電容(C*)則要從Farnell 訂購。
Most of the components were bought from Ap Liu Street in Shumshuipo. For the LM3886, 28V 24mA lamp (L1) and 0.01uF ±1% tolerance capacitors (C*), I had to order online from Farnell.
我用萬用板來製作,省卻蝕板鑽孔等麻煩。
To avoid the troublesome etching and drilling processes, I used prototype PCB and hardwired components on it.
完成振盪器部份。
Finished the oscillator section.
用示波器檢查。調節那個5K可變電阻直至見到順滑的正弦波。L1燈泡在這部份起了穩定振盪的作用。
After finished the oscillator section, I tested the output with an oscilloscope. The 5K VR should be adjusted to a level that nice clean sine wave appears. The L1 being part of the feedback resistors helps to stabilize the oscillation.
LM3886需要一個大的散熱片去散熱。我手上的LM3886T需要用尼龍鏍絲和雲母片來絶緣。
A large heatsink is required for proper heat dissipation of LM3886. My LM3886T is non-isolated package, so I used nylon screw and mica sheet to isolate the tab from the heat sink.
為了節省空間,我把兩組線路叠起來。
I stacked the two sections to save space.
要在機箱上開孔給IEC插座,neutrik PowerCon 接頭和電壓表。我用線鋸來開較大的孔。在鋁機箱上開孔很容易,但在5mm厚的面板上開孔就比較困難,要慢慢來。
I need to drill all the mounting holes and cut openings for IEC socket, neutrik PowerCon connector, and voltmeter. I used jeweler’s saw to cut large openings. Cutting the 5mm thick front plate is not as easy as on the aluminum case.
The power supply is based on Dr Imbabi’s circuit. The circuit uses wien bridge oscillator to generate 50Hz sine wave and uses LM3886 power amp to drive a transformer to step up the voltage to a required level.
大部份的零件都是從深水步鴨寮街買的。LM3886, 28V 24mA 燈泡 (L1) 和 0.01uF ±1% 誤差電容(C*)則要從Farnell 訂購。
Most of the components were bought from Ap Liu Street in Shumshuipo. For the LM3886, 28V 24mA lamp (L1) and 0.01uF ±1% tolerance capacitors (C*), I had to order online from Farnell.
我用萬用板來製作,省卻蝕板鑽孔等麻煩。
To avoid the troublesome etching and drilling processes, I used prototype PCB and hardwired components on it.
完成振盪器部份。
Finished the oscillator section.
用示波器檢查。調節那個5K可變電阻直至見到順滑的正弦波。L1燈泡在這部份起了穩定振盪的作用。
After finished the oscillator section, I tested the output with an oscilloscope. The 5K VR should be adjusted to a level that nice clean sine wave appears. The L1 being part of the feedback resistors helps to stabilize the oscillation.
LM3886需要一個大的散熱片去散熱。我手上的LM3886T需要用尼龍鏍絲和雲母片來絶緣。
A large heatsink is required for proper heat dissipation of LM3886. My LM3886T is non-isolated package, so I used nylon screw and mica sheet to isolate the tab from the heat sink.
為了節省空間,我把兩組線路叠起來。
I stacked the two sections to save space.
要在機箱上開孔給IEC插座,neutrik PowerCon 接頭和電壓表。我用線鋸來開較大的孔。在鋁機箱上開孔很容易,但在5mm厚的面板上開孔就比較困難,要慢慢來。
I need to drill all the mounting holes and cut openings for IEC socket, neutrik PowerCon connector, and voltmeter. I used jeweler’s saw to cut large openings. Cutting the 5mm thick front plate is not as easy as on the aluminum case.
I use neutrik socket because it can securely lock the power cord.
Filtered IEC socket is used to attenuate RFI.
Final testing on voltage and frequency after assembled.
The completed power supply unit. There is a defect at the upper left corner of the front plate. I did not check carefully when I bought it from Wah Fai.
The power supply unit is connected to my Garrard 401. I set the voltage at 190VAC and the motor sounds quieter.
2007年9月24日 星期一
我的 Garrard 401 底座
幫 Garrard 401 選配一個底座實在不容易。曾經在旺角原木問過,一塊只是用MDF貼木皮的面板也要過千港元。也試過在ebay上找,一個底座連運費大概要US$200,價錢既不便宜,最大問題是一個又大又重的底座,在運送過程中受損的風險很大。 在沒有什麼合適選擇的情況下,便計劃自己親手造一個。在網上參考其他用家的意見,發覺最受用家讚賞的Garrard底座有兩種:第一種是用很多塊層夾板叠起來以求達到很重很大質量;另一種是Loricraft式設計,面板和底箱之間用四顆橡膠球(如壁球)分隔,減低外界震動對唱盤的影響。我選擇用Loricraft式設計因為好像很容易造,日後又可以更換不同物料的面板來改變外觀。
我打算用吋半夾板來造面板,據說夾板每層的木紋方向不一,可以減低諧震。底箱就使用實木。但是在香港要買合適的木材並不容易,可能是因為香港人從來都只會買現成的,不會DIY。我可以買到的夾板只有六分厚,唯有把兩塊六分夾板貼合起來成為吋半夾板。實木比夾板更加難找,在沒有選擇的之下,只好在宜家買了一塊橡木併板(用來做掛牆層板那種)。所有材料總共花了 470港元。
我的唱臂是SME3012R,所以面板要很闊才夠。這是面板開孔後的樣子。 Garrard 401 的開孔尺吋是從Vantageaudio下載的,圖樣十分清晰。
把Garrard 401裝在面板上,測試一下四顆壁球承受壓力下的狀況。
接著要開唱臂孔,由於面板有吋半厚,安裝唱臂的背面位置要預留一些凹位,方便之後接駁唱臂線和地線。
底箱四面圍板用比較簡單的木榫來接駁。
還沒有上色時的樣子。
上色和光漆。
面板噴上黑色。
完成後,裝上Garrard 401 和 SME3012R。
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