N.Y.A.L. Moscode 600 Amp

StereoNut · January 16, 2013, 05:08:58 PM

After 4 months and 1 day, it's finally home! I just gotta drop in the 2 big tubes and we're ready to go!

lonewolfny42 · January 16, 2013, 05:18:46 PM

Wow....that was quick turnaround....

Let the break'in begin.....hope they match up well...

StereoNut · January 16, 2013, 05:26:58 PM

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on January 16, 2013, 05:18:46 PM
Wow....that was quick turnaround....
Let the break'in begin.....hope they match up well...

Your lips to God's ears, Wolfie!

lonewolfny42 · January 16, 2013, 05:33:54 PM

You now have to update this...

Quote• Naim Electronics (NAP250, Modded SNAPS & NAC42 w/outboard phono)
• EE Minimax DAC
• Cambridge (D-500 SE) CDP
• Von Schweikert 2012 Mod.VR-4 Gen.III speakers
• Linn LP12/Adikt/RB300

StereoNut · January 16, 2013, 05:36:31 PM

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on January 16, 2013, 05:33:54 PM
You now have to update this...

Quote• Naim Electronics (NAP250, Modded SNAPS & NAC42 w/outboard phono)
• EE Minimax DAC
• Cambridge (D-500 SE) CDP
• Von Schweikert 2012 Mod.VR-4 Gen.III speakers
• Linn LP12/Adikt/RB300

Soon as I get everything all hooked up and running!

lonewolfny42 · January 16, 2013, 05:37:18 PM

Found this video...

MOSCODE AMPS.mov

Says...."had to wait a few months for his mod". (in the video)

StereoNut · January 16, 2013, 06:16:59 PM

This may give all of you "techies" (unlike myself!) more of what you're looking for...

Before and after pix!

topround · January 16, 2013, 06:44:09 PM

I hope when it is all hooked up correctly( don't forget to plug it in) that it sounds glorious.

If it doesn't...don't fret it probably needs a bunch of burn in

get a cheap cd player and run it in repeat mode for a few days, don't worry about the tubes...they need to be burned in as well.
turn it off for a few hours every day
Do it for a week! Sounds crazy but it will sound a lot better

richidoo · January 16, 2013, 06:57:26 PM

Looks cool Bill! They look well designed. The custom transistor mounting extrusion, huge power transformer, hum buster on the IEC. What are the big tubes?

StereoNut · January 17, 2013, 05:03:26 AM

Quote from: richidoo on January 16, 2013, 06:57:26 PM
Looks cool Bill! They look well designed. The custom transistor mounting extrusion, huge power transformer, hum buster on the IEC. What are the big tubes?

Thanks, Rich! I believe the big tubes are 6LU8's. I wrote down what the full tube compliment is from when I talked to George Kaye, but don't know where I put my note!

I hooked it up last night and it's sounding pretty good. (Thanks to Tmazz coming over to help.) I'm sure I'll be in for a roller-coaster ride until the caps settle in, but there's unfortunately no escaping that evil break-in period.

Time will tell...

SN

BobM · January 17, 2013, 06:08:02 AM

Maybe you should hook it up to Mike's Evolution speakers and break everything in together!

StereoNut · January 17, 2013, 06:17:13 AM

Quote from: BobM on January 17, 2013, 06:08:02 AM
Maybe you should hook it up to Mike's Evolution speakers and break everything in together!

Good one, Bob!

machinehead · January 17, 2013, 06:26:34 AM

lol... They are running fine now... meanie.
How many watts in that puppy? Are those huge blue things on the right back capacitors. They hold all the immediate power?
Like you I have no idea what anything does... I can try to blow it up 4 you tho..

sleepyguy24 · January 17, 2013, 07:17:37 AM

Wow. That is one sweet looking amp. It definitely looks like it was worth the 4 month wait. Also I've done what topround said for break-in. I've bought a Coby or Memorex CDP from Target etc and destroyed it letting it play non-stop to break-in equipment for weeks.

StereoNut · January 17, 2013, 07:18:54 AM

Quote from: machinehead on January 17, 2013, 06:26:34 AM
lol... They are running fine now... meanie.
How many watts in that puppy? Are those huge blue things on the right back capacitors. They hold all the immediate power?
Like you I have no idea what anything does... I can try to blow it up 4 you tho..

Yes. Those power capacitors are MONSTROUS! The amp is rated at 300WPC into 8ohms.