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There is something about this era of higher-end electronic assemblies that just ticks boxes for me aesthetically- metal can transistors, raw fiber boards with n
by mk_stjames 4y ago
There is something about this era of higher-end electronic assemblies that just ticks boxes for me aesthetically- metal can transistors, raw fiber boards with no solder mask, axial lead film capacitors, perfect leaded (or sometimes silver) solder joints...
- asmithmd1 4y agoSome electronics are still made that way. Bartel Amps has created a new ultra-premium category that he calls "masterbuilt". Take a look at the construction details: http://bartelamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_5727_crop_800x800.jpg http://bartelamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_5727_cr... http://bartelamps.com/signatureseriesdetails/ http://bartelamps.com/signatureseriesdetails/
- mk_stjames 4y agoThat point-to-point style is more reminiscent of 1940s-50s era radio construction than the 1970's post-transistor but pre-integrated-circuit PCB I was getting at. But very cool nonetheless.