Finally, an affordable CD Transport: the Shigaclone story

[woodturner-fran]

Great, thanks Peter,

i thought I would have to dissassemble to get a serial number or something (stated in the ebay ad)


........ yup, 16 in mine as well.


Fran

bought and worked out at 10euro for anyone in euro land

 

[dantwomey]

Based on my first hand experience Lars Clausen's designs and products have always been exceptional. That said, one of his latest products begs a couple of questions.

Neutron Star Reference Clock

Who among us is willing to try a $510USD reference clock?

Would such a clock benefit our Shigaclone?

Regards,
Dan

 

[jonners]

Can anyone confirm that the shigaclone uses the 16 pin version of the sanyo SF-P01N mech?

Fran

Yes. And when you install it, take good note of the instruction to remove the solder bridge that protects the laser diode. I bought my spare mech from a fellow member here and I thought it was faulty because I didn't know about that. Works fine now though.

John

 

[Erik van Voorst]

This evening I went again ahead with the display...

I really take my time with this for it is directly in view
.................(hence the word display )


This frontpanel will get the toc-switch, the standard (be it blue)
display with for me sufficient info, and 2 buttons start and stop

BTW The stop button will be connected to the trackselection (forward) a far better deal since the toc automatically takes care of stop...I forgot...

 

[Erik van Voorst]

I chose two very flat push-buttons for "very harsh surroundings"
meaning I can touch them after I had my favorite spare ribs...

 

[Erik van Voorst]

The black switch had the chrome ring for mounting...I got rid of that and made a tightfit with a drop of glue...I think a better appeal...

 

[Tripmaster]

The black switch had the chrome ring for mounting...I got rid of that and made a tightfit with a drop of glue...I think a better appeal...

I like the display panel

 

[Tripmaster]

Hi All

Here is what I like to call my 'Audio1st Clone'

I must thank Audio1st and Peter for their support, really helpful guys.

Richard

 

[r8833]

hi,


anyone tried one of these pulse pe-65612 transformers on the spdif out?

http://ww2.pulseeng.com/products/datasheets/T601.pdf

got one on order

 

[woodturner-fran]

Lovely work Erik and tripmaster.


I too am wondering about a pulse transformer. I have one of them sitting here doing nothing, but I have read (IIRC) somewhere that Peter didn't think they were as good as the resistors on the output.

Anyone tried it and listened?

Fran

 

[okapi]

tripmaster,

very tight.

how does it sound?

Tim

 

[r8833]

Hi Fran,


I was planning on using pulse transformer after the resistors , would this work ? anyone


Rich

 

[Erik van Voorst]

Hi Tripmaster..if you own the amp in your avatar the transport will match beautifully

 

[Puffin]

Well Trippy, What a stunner. Looks a million dollars, but sounds s*ite right

Is that a cardboard case ?

 

[Valeriano]

Hi Guys

disassembled the boombox yesterday, just replaced/removed the components as depicted in okapi's pdf, I must say wow.

Well, I didn't use fancy components (no BG), only a couple Cerafines I had around and a Nichicon Muse. PS is simple 7808 based.

digital out connected to PDaniel's Premium NOS DAC (thanks Peter it sounds very good) and to Aleph P1.7 + F4.


back to listening session, now.

Thanks
Vale

 

[kevinkr]

Well Trippy, What a stunner. Looks a million dollars, but sounds s*ite right

Is that a cardboard case ?

Looks just like an LMB aluminum chassis box to me..

 

[okapi]

Yes. And when you install it, take good note of the instruction to remove the solder bridge that protects the laser diode. I bought my spare mech from a fellow member here and I thought it was faulty because I didn't know about that. Works fine now though.

John

can you take a pic or describe where this solder bridge is located?

 

[tvi]

hi, anyone tried one of these pulse pe-65612 transformers on the spdif out? http://ww2.pulseeng.com/products/datasheets/T601.pdf got one on order

You might find this thread of interest?
and
Newava S28244

Regards
James

 

[Erik van Voorst]

Todat I nearly completed the power supply box...so I pre-fitted the 3 mm copper lid...

Tomorrow the ventilation and the remaining ebony at the back

 

[Peter Daniel]

Regarding transformers, don't take their advantage for granted: listen to both setups and choose the one you like better. I usually prefer the sound without tranformers, and without coupling caps, but the latter sometimes can't be avoided. In that case my first choice is ERO1837 or 1830.