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Message started by Real on 05/24/14 at 21:57:54

Title: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Real on 05/24/14 at 21:57:54

Just finish my second Zen Amp.
My first was the ZKIT-1 Great sounding little amp.
This one is point to point using online schematic and videos
I think this one already sound better and I'm only using my
Boston Acoustic Speakers Tomorrow I will need to try it with
my Cornwall.
Here is a picture of my beak in set up.

Real

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Doorman on 05/24/14 at 22:16:57

Well done, should make a pair of Cornwalls happy !

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Real on 05/25/14 at 16:17:01

Here is a close up.
Sounds better by the hour.

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by JD on 05/25/14 at 17:57:47

nice work.

JD

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Core32 on 11/07/14 at 00:11:02

Were these "online schematic and videos" part of a package? Or do you have a link?
Very nice work by the way.
I can solder pretty well but have a hard time drilling a round hole. :P

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Lonely Raven on 11/07/14 at 01:08:55

Very nice lookin'!

Someday I'll get off my arse and build a twin to the one I bought from Steve in '98.

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Real on 11/07/14 at 11:43:20

Thank You,
I just used the schematic and videos online.
I read most of Steve paper's online and use that as a guide line.
I order parts from different venders online upgrading the original
parts from the Z KIT list.
I must say that the first one I built was the Zen Kit with the board.
That helped me understand how most of it worked.
It does sound better than it looks and I am very please with it.

To drill a round hole I used hole saws a little more expensive than the cone bit but it does a good job.
Built yourself one you wont regret it and you will have much fun
building it.

Real

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Core32 on 11/07/14 at 19:07:51

Real,
I see the schematics online here at Decware, but I do not see any videos.
I'm probably overlooking them. Can you give me a link please?
Thanks!

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Real on 11/07/14 at 23:42:30

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL839EFF2CBD2672F7
Google Decware Zen Tube amp on u tube
you should be able to find the videos.

Real

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by hdrider on 11/08/14 at 14:57:28

Good looking amp, it will get better sounding the longer you run it. I have a SE84CS that I built as a kit from Steve in the mid 2000 that I still use. Just had it on line for about 6 weeks while I waited for my Rachael amp and ZP3. I had Zygi make a custom base for mine which should arrive next week. Enjoy and let us know how it sounds on the Cornwalls. Happy listening, Chris.

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Real on 11/09/14 at 00:39:09

It sounds fantastic on the Cornwalls.
I wish I could find a good schematic of the latest Rachael
amp. I would love to try to clone one for myself.
I know that my clone can't sound as good as Steve,
however I really like the sound from my Se84C-S Clone.
I just wonder how good I could make the Rachael sound.
Ho Well.

Real

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by zeke on 03/12/17 at 21:15:57

Great build......so my big question is.....

I see you are using a tube based power supply so did you use the same Power transformer as spec'd in the solid state version?

Also, wondering if you incorporated the CCE Mod. I used it on an existing SE84 and it made a nice difference.....recommended.

Just asking because I have an itch to do a point to point build....love the smell of solder and rosin.

;)

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Alvaro Oliver on 07/31/17 at 20:18:25

I would also like to know if it is the same Zkit transformer. I suspect not.

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by Lonely Raven on 08/01/17 at 15:40:30

It looks like he built it more along the lines of a regular Zen amp rather than like the kits.

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by galtjunk on 01/20/22 at 12:25:27

I built one from the same schematic and videos.
Edcor does have a transformer with the same specs and 5 volt taps for the rectifier tube.
I did add the CCE mod.
I use it in my office with a pair of Tiny Radials.
It sounds wonderful.

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by JBzen on 01/21/22 at 10:50:04

Galtjunk,

Would you happen to have the part number for the Edcor transformer.

I always wanted to build a point to point Decware amp but missed the opportunity when Steve offered it. Also, I already built the ZKIT1 and it sounds great.

John

Title: Re: My Clone version of the Se84C-S
Post by galtjunk on 01/21/22 at 11:35:50

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