Misc Hi-Fi

Hi-fi projects and upgrades that sit outside the larger multi-post build series.

26 June 2015

A straightforward set of component upgrades that can noticeably improve older Naim power amps and similar hi-fi amplifiers.

Guitar Pedals: 1 Splitter pedal: Two guitar amps at once

A tiny active splitter for running two guitar amps at once, with buffering, ground lift, and phase correction built in.
Cat Tree

A simple DIY cat tree built from leftover wood and sisal rope, adapted to survive balcony use better than the usual fluffy versions.
Restomod Car: 1 Engine

The Restomod Car series starts with the engine and the realities of reviving a long-stored 1996 Opel Astra project.
Custom DDC: 2 Bluetooth & auto switching

Custom DDC expands with Bluetooth and automatic switching, aiming for cleaner hi-fi streaming without manual input juggling.
Dumble Overdrive Special: 1 Head & Circuit

An introduction to the Dumble Overdrive Special build, why the original amplifiers are legendary, and what makes the project worth chasing.