hi all,
last weekend i finally could test my HTPC (which is still not finished) connected to a homemade power amplifier (8x50 Watt)
I'm glad to say that everything sounds better than expected, I never heard such crisp crystal clear sound before...
I just found new motivation to continue this project (after all, I'm working on it for over two years now..)
curren configuration:
HTPC:
custom built case with a front from Frontpanel express
AMD AthlonXP 2500
512 MB Ram
Sapphire 9600 w passive zalman cooler
MSI Nforce2 mainboard
Yesico fanless power supply (420 Watt)
80 GB Maxtor
Pioneer slot load DVD
M)Audio Revolution (this is the reason why it sounds so good..)
Hauppauge PV-250
Matrix Orbital VFD 20x4
Powermate
custom built controls connected to a USB IO interface module (not working yet.. :? )
Amplifier:
a similar looking front is in the makings
4 Velleman K4004 modules
some toroids and power supply modules and a LOT of wires
2 huge heatsinks (that don't even get warm to the touch when playing :lol: )
and a few pictures for your viewing pleasure
the testbed (OK, it's my living room..)
HTPC (I need to make a cover for it some day)
The Amplifier
And obviously we are running Mediaportal :lol:
last weekend i finally could test my HTPC (which is still not finished) connected to a homemade power amplifier (8x50 Watt)
I'm glad to say that everything sounds better than expected, I never heard such crisp crystal clear sound before...
I just found new motivation to continue this project (after all, I'm working on it for over two years now..)
curren configuration:
HTPC:
custom built case with a front from Frontpanel express
AMD AthlonXP 2500
512 MB Ram
Sapphire 9600 w passive zalman cooler
MSI Nforce2 mainboard
Yesico fanless power supply (420 Watt)
80 GB Maxtor
Pioneer slot load DVD
M)Audio Revolution (this is the reason why it sounds so good..)
Hauppauge PV-250
Matrix Orbital VFD 20x4
Powermate
custom built controls connected to a USB IO interface module (not working yet.. :? )
Amplifier:
a similar looking front is in the makings
4 Velleman K4004 modules
some toroids and power supply modules and a LOT of wires
2 huge heatsinks (that don't even get warm to the touch when playing :lol: )
and a few pictures for your viewing pleasure
the testbed (OK, it's my living room..)
HTPC (I need to make a cover for it some day)
The Amplifier
And obviously we are running Mediaportal :lol: