Enclosure material, ground plane, and influence on sound

[Boba7]

Came across something I had to share with you guys
I dont mean to say anything bad about this builder, I have a good amount of respect for his work, but I thought that one was quite… interesting

 

[jimilee]

Came across something I had to share with you guys
I dont mean to say anything bad about this builder, I have a good amount of respect for his work, but I thought that one was quite… interesting

I would love to be able to hear as well as he can.

 

[Mentaltossflycoon]

Uhhhh... I'm a know nothing with stale high school science level knowledge but....... bullshit.

 

[Cybercow]

Cork-sniffig is alive and well. I'd love to hear the science/physics behind that pathetic postulation.

 

[Blooze]

The argument between steel and aluminum chassis has been raging for as long as I can remember over on the tube amp forums. Used to be hotly debated 15 years ago or so on Audio Asylum (along with low DCR everything and silver litz wire).

 

[DGWVI]

Knurled pots also sound more jagged than 6.35mm smooth shafts, while D shafts give an organic asymmetry

 

[Cybercow]

The argument between steel and aluminum chassis has been raging for as long as I can remember over on the tube amp forums. Used to be hotly debated 15 years ago or so on Audio Asylum (along with low DCR everything and silver litz wire).

Granted, steeler is a better conductor than aluminum; but a Faraday is a Faraday cage. Once its potential is set, it works at effectively blocking RF and other electrical emissions.

 

[Boba7]

Knurled pots also sound more jagged than 6.35mm smooth shafts, while D shafts give an organic asymmetry

Aluminum knobs sound so much better than plastic knobs. They’re part of the ground plane, and so are you when you touch them! Truly amazing sound and feel difference!

 

[DGWVI]

Aluminum knobs sound so much better than plastic knobs. They’re part of the ground plane, and so are you when you touch them! Truly amazing sound and feel difference!

I prefer the use of plastic knobs with brass inserts to isolate the free flow of electrons, and keep them from interfering with the light waves of the led indicator. This serves to provide more actuation when the drimble is at maximum squirk

 

[Dan M]

Is English kcFX’s primary language? It sounds like the words they used don’t mean what they think they do.

 

[Robert]

You shouldn't be relying on the enclosure as a ground conductor, period. This isn't a '57 Chevy.

 

[Cybercow]

You shouldn't be relying on the enclosure as a ground conductor, period. This isn't a '57 Chevy.

Agreed. It's just handy that it can increase its function when connected to act like a Faraday cage. All audio signal wiring should be properly grounded with wires. Forcing the enclosure to a signal-critical task is asking for problems.

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

Aluminum having the same density as steel? Lmao

 

[music6000]

I think there is a valid discussion when Transformers (magnets) come into the equation between Aluminium & Steel!

 

[Robert]

I think the important takeaway here is not only does the material matter, but their pedals happen to be fabricated using the optimal material and design... because of course they are.

 

[music6000]

Came across something I had to share with you guys
I dont mean to say anything bad about this builder, I have a good amount of respect for his work, but I thought that one was quite… interesting

Howard Gee was the one of the Main Designers behind the original Catalinbread Pedals.
He is also a Wicked guitarist that demoed a lot of their Gear.
Lets hope he is still building Great pedals without all the shenanigans to sell a product!

 

[Boba7]

Howard Gee was the one of the Main Designers behind the original Catalinbread Pedals.
He is also a Wicked guitarist that demoed a lot of their Gear.
Lets hope he is still building Great pedals without all the shenanigans to sell a product!

Oh yeah I really like his style and his work. I get the feeling that he's honest and actually believes the enclosure material makes a difference.

 

[szukalski]

A real designer would have a PCB of solid sheet aluminium.

 

[andare]

Aluminum knobs sound so much better than plastic knobs. They’re part of the ground plane, and so are you when you touch them! Truly amazing sound and feel difference!

Not if the guitar is shielded. You amateurs can't play without touching your knobs!

 

[andare]

While we're on the subject of woo peddlers and pedal mumbo jumbo, is it "crystal lettuce" or "crystal lattice"?
I need to know if I have to go to a farmer's market or a blacksmith when I finally build my first tube amp.