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Steve Deckert Administrator If the 1st watt sucks why continue? Posts: 6246	See How DECWARE Amps are Tested! 01/05/13 at 05:11:48 This is a nice 4 minute video tour of the amplifier assembly room we completed about this time last year... it's a little more fun that just viewing a slide show. It comes across best in full screen mode and in High Definition. http://youtu.be/PlkcR1JnxHI Enjoy, Steve
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Rivieraranch Seasoned Member Posts: 2126	Re: VIDEO TOUR of the amplifier assembly room Reply #1 - 01/05/13 at 13:05:41 It comes across even better if you ATTEND DECFEST!
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Re: VIDEO TOUR of the amplifier assembly room
Reply #2 - 01/05/13 at 17:32:12

Steve,

Notwithstanding that it makes waiting for my "Rachael" that much harder, I really appreciated the video. The video raised a few questions for me, which I hope you have the time to answer:

The two amps I recognized in the video where a set of Torii Monos (upside down being built) at 2'53" in the video and other places, and a SE34I.3 (Rachael) at 3'32" at the end of the work bench area connected to test equipment.

Question 1: Would you please explain what was being tested on the "Rachael" at the 2'53" mark?

Question 2: At 4'04" in the video we see the Torri Monos in closeup with two "Jupiter Beeswax Stacked Caps" per chassis. Since I ordered my "Rachael" with the same caps, does the "Rachael" come with 2 caps - one per channel - or just one cap for both channels? I forgot to ask you about that when we discussed going with the Jupiter's instead of the V-Caps.

Quesiton 3: At 4'19" in the video, is that a picture of "Rachael" to remind Paul to "clean floor". I just couldn't help myself and had to ask? Grin

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Steve Deckert

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Re: VIDEO TOUR of the amplifier assembly room
Reply #3 - 01/10/13 at 03:45:05

Hi Rizlaw,

I actually plan on making a video or two showing how that all works, and after reading your questions I decided to just do it right then. I got one done and my camera crapped out conjuring up lots of grumbling about the disposable world we've created and re-afformations of my decision to build things that are analog with mechanical switches and lifetime warranties. Then I ordered another camera.

The amp is having it's power output checked, channel balance checked, and distortion tested. This is also where the amp gets it's initial several hours of play time as it becomes the shop radio until the next amp is completed. From there it goes into a more serious quality control area in another part of the shop.

The Rachael comes with a single coupling cap per channel.

With respect to question #3, sadly that's the only way I could make sure he see's the damn sign.

Cheers,

Steve

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Rizlaw Seasoned Member Posts: 117	Re: VIDEO TOUR of the amplifier assembly room Reply #4 - 01/10/13 at 14:03:22 Steve, Thank you for the answers. I look forward to the new video on Q/C and testing of Decware amps.
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Steve Deckert Administrator If the 1st watt sucks why continue? Posts: 6246	Re: VIDEO TOUR / amplifier assembly and testing Reply #5 - 01/14/13 at 00:52:10 Here is part 1 of the amplifier testing videos: http://youtu.be/BEG2W5ZOoLA -Steve :)
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Rizlaw Seasoned Member Posts: 117	Re: VIDEO TOUR / amplifier assembly and testing Reply #6 - 01/14/13 at 01:45:14 Thank you Steve. I was hoping for an in depth hour long documentry on Decware testing.
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Steve Deckert Administrator If the 1st watt sucks why continue? Posts: 6246	Re: VIDEO TOUR / amplifier assembly and testing Reply #7 - 01/14/13 at 23:00:07 Here is part II of the amplifier testing video http://youtu.be/Siv3wX07UxA Enjoy :)
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Rizlaw Seasoned Member Posts: 117	Re: VIDEO TOUR / amplifier assembly and testing Reply #8 - 01/14/13 at 23:27:05 Steve, Sneaky devil. You never mentioned there would be a part II. I really liked it, particularly because you were using an SE34I.3.
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Fireblade Seasoned Member Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. A.L.Tennyson Posts: 1046	Re: VIDEO TOUR / amplifier assembly and testing Reply #9 - 01/15/13 at 00:17:03 Interesting, informative description. Thanks!
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golanaluna Verified Member Posts: 10	Re: See How DECWARE Amps are Tested! Reply #10 - 07/08/13 at 14:07:25 Outstanding!
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Dominick Seasoned Member Still like that old time Rock and Roll!! Posts: 1162	Re: See How DECWARE Amps are Tested! Reply #11 - 07/09/13 at 13:50:29 Great video Steve!! I really makes one appreciate the quality and craftsmanship that goes into all of your products. Feel free to post more!! Dom
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Tom Verified Member Posts: 1	Re: See How DECWARE Amps are Tested! Reply #12 - 10/25/13 at 18:54:56 Very nice! Steve, what is the dual meter device on top of the scope in part II? It looks like something I might want to add to my shop. Thanks, Tom
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4krow Seasoned Member IMAGINE WHIRLLED PEAS Posts: 1607	Re: See How DECWARE Amps are Tested! Reply #13 - 05/10/14 at 23:37:45 Heeeey, That's MY Rachael used for the test! Wuddya know? Pretty cool to see the very amp that I bought being used here.
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Guy13 Verified Member Audio should be simple ! Posts: 44	Re: See How DECWARE Amps are Tested! Reply #14 - 08/06/14 at 02:49:38 Hi all. That's quite extensive testing you do on your stuff. I wonder how many (Chinese) manufacturers do the same before shipping? Guy 13
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Lonely Raven Seasoned Member Jack of all Trades, Master of None Posts: 3567	Re: See How DECWARE Amps are Tested! Reply #15 - 08/06/14 at 16:44:21 Since much Chinese stuff really doesn't have support or warranty, they pretty much just ship that crap out and hope for the best. It's often about quantity not quality - with looks being a close second priority, and reliability way down the list.
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