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What's inside these aluminum/metal cases?

I have three links below to pictures of amps with their lids removed, one is an integrated, and I am curious to the thoughts of those that have the technical knowledge of amps to discuss the inner componants and order of design.

We tweak our systems with expensive cables, yet I look at pictures such these pictures and wonder what all the signal must go through.

Let me put the disclaimer out, I do not own any of these amps nor did I single them out, I just happen have pictures of them with their "hoods" off, if I had some others, I may of included them as well.

http://brian.grar.com/images/AudioPix/Bryston4bstInside.jpg
http://brian.grar.com/images/AudioPix/ML383-Inside.jpg
http://brian.grar.com/images/AudioPix/Bryston7bstInside.jpg
brianmgrarcom
clueless
763 posts
 
Centerfolds of topless amps. I knew it would come to this.
My mom is not going to let me play here anymore.

Sincerely, I remain
brianmgrarcom OP
1,317 posts
 
Yes, I should of mentioned that you need to be 18 or over to view them.
brianmgrarcom OP
1,317 posts
 
Bob, which model MD tuner do you own?
nightdoggy
32 posts
 
I call this incomplete engineering. Nice front panel and jacks but a rats nest inside. Layout is an art. All audio designers should take a course in RF, where if the layout is compromised it won't work. Proper layout means everything being in the best possible place for the least ill effects caused by its location relative to everything else. Some of the best I've seen are Accuphase, Krell and Luxman (check their web site-wow). Too bad the present Lux stuff isn't available here. Their engineers actually still use shielding and lots of it. The old stuff is quiet, I can't wait for the new.
slawney
242 posts
 
Bishopwill, I have to know the name of this 10K + tube amp you described. Was it made in Italy, by any chance (just a guess)? Ascribe it to a different mentality or interest focus, but most every German audio magazine publishes at least one photo of the component with its "lid removed" in each review. Some photos even are accompanied by arrows to special features that make the component more attractive! What is funny is when the arrows go around the areas where there is poor assembly work! With the hood removed and the electonic parts catalogue in hand you can easily calculate the cost of the parts. It is usually about 10 to 15% of the retail price.
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