Author Topic: Modded MingDa MC34-AB (Read 58495 times)

flemo · « **on:** November 28, 2010, 05:43:25 PM »

I purchased my MingDa amp already extensively modded from James (Crazikid) a couple months ago. Myself and others have been very impressed with its performance, particularly when partnered with the kdac and ML1's.

Due to the number and size of Jensen caps added to the amp, it created problems with mounting them securely and safely causing them to be placed into a cardboard box with long flying leads as a temporary arrangement until a method was devised where they could secured and attached to the amp.

MCB and I had thoughts about different ways of mounting the caps without disturbing the integrity of the amp and of course something relatively easy. That's when we came up with the dropbox.

I guess the pic's speak for themselves.

flemo · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2010, 05:44:46 PM »

more pic's..........

flemo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2010, 05:47:57 PM »

It was decided to re-use the original bottom plate because it already fitted, it was cheap and it would never be used again.

The trusty jigsaw and away I went!!

I had pine offcuts from my acoustic panels and used them for the frame.......

I aslo had some vents left over from something else..........

flemo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2010, 05:52:22 PM »

I had paint and primer left over from the ZD5 project..................

flemo · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2010, 05:54:14 PM »

painted with bottom panel and fixing frame..........

flemo · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2010, 05:57:00 PM »

as the dropbox is 50mm deep it meant the feet had to be extended too..........

flemo · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2010, 06:00:49 PM »

attaching the caps to the chassis using plywood and to the dropbox............

I also removed the flying leads and re-routed some of the wiring so it was shortened..............

Caps in place......................

flemo · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2010, 06:04:39 PM »

Dropbox is attached.........

Extending the feet..............

All together...........

flemo · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2010, 08:11:41 PM »

All finish and it works.

Hard to tell if it sounds any better as I'm running different speakers ATM. In theory it should be better with much shorter leads.

The thing I like is almost looks as though it made this way from factory!

kajak12 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2010, 08:23:03 PM »

very nice flemo dr who at its best

stevenvalve · « **Reply #10 on:** November 28, 2010, 08:37:31 PM »

Flemo. Smart thinking, is the name of that amp, Frankenampstein.

flemo · « **Reply #11 on:** November 28, 2010, 10:52:52 PM »

Well it's been running for a few hours now and very happy that it just works and I didn't stuff anything up with my limited technical knowledge!

I think it actually sounds a tad smoother, but can't confirm at this stage.

Braddles · « **Reply #12 on:** November 28, 2010, 11:53:33 PM »

Nice work as always Pete.

tuyen · « **Reply #13 on:** November 29, 2010, 01:40:04 PM »

Wow! That makes the amp look so much more cooler. Like some spider-robot thingy from starwars!

Such excellent stuff Pete. Thanks for sharing the photos

Are the lines open for people to put in chassis orders yet?

ozcal · « **Reply #14 on:** November 29, 2010, 01:43:13 PM »

Great work Pete.

crazikid · « **Reply #15 on:** November 29, 2010, 04:04:26 PM »

very good job pete.. your an artist at work!

gamve · « **Reply #16 on:** November 29, 2010, 06:01:16 PM »

Sweet Build. Well done looks like it came out of the factory like it

Jehuty · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2010, 03:41:09 AM »

Quote from: flemo on November 28, 2010, 08:11:41 PM

All finish and it works.

Hard to tell if it sounds any better as I'm running different speakers ATM. In theory it should be better with much shorter leads.

The thing I like is almost looks as though it made this way from factory!

Simply superb... Mario definitely needs your help flemo

mcb · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2010, 10:39:24 AM »

Top work as always Pete. Thanks for your hard work.

flemo · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2010, 03:03:47 PM »

Thanks for the positive feedback guys, now it looks almost as good as it sounds!

How was the holiday Murray? I'll have finish your dropbox soon.

Author Topic: Modded MingDa MC34-AB (Read 58495 times)

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