Finally, an affordable CD Transport: the Shigaclone story

[iTiberius]

I m not talking about the big SSG series which is huge, but the SGM which to my knowledge is glass encapsulated silver mica. These are small

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Yes, this is what I have as well. i got mine from Silver Mica SGM3 HI-END capacitror. 350V 10000pF 0,01uF 0.3% [CAPS] - $1.60 : USSR and Russian tubes and capacitors at low prices., Retail and Wholesale prices for your HI-FI DIY projects

It is big and even is advertised as silver-mica, is not, but thanks to encapsulation it is a reliable component.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[hartbigsky]

Wow I just went to order a shiga mini-kit and my jaw dropped a foot, 100usd more than a couple of days ago, well no shiga for me today. I know this is a unpredictable market and I guess next time I won't wait for payday. Lesson learned! I still really want one so it's back to saving for a few more months and hope!

 

[iTiberius]

Wow I just went to order a shiga mini-kit and my jaw dropped a foot, 100usd more than a couple of days ago, well no shiga for me today. I know this is a unpredictable market and I guess next time I won't wait for payday. Lesson learned! I still really want one so it's back to saving for a few more months and hope!

The minikit was upgraded to Shiga MKII and include cables as well.
The price on obsolete parts have been increased 4 times at my source.
On other hand, this kit will not last forever. Sourcing these parts is harder with every single day.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[hartbigsky]

Any idea at all how much time I might have?? I know it's hard to say with this type parts demand, but If it's really short I'd like to know so I can start negotiating with my wife. Sounds weird but that's being married and keeping things working well. Thanks!!
Steve
ps this is a really great project I know a lot of time and hard work has gone into it!!

 

[iTiberius]

Minikits will last till 1st August when I'll take preorders for a small batch of finished standard and high-grade Shiga's. Afther this date minikit will no longer be available.
Shigaclone ready mounted will last as long I can source parts.

 

[angcl]

For your Shiga I need connectors which are missing at TME.
A large batch of Shiga's is waiting for this connector.

Regards,
Tibi

Thanks ,got mine ,so much better than Mark 1

 

[hartbigsky]

Just put my order in for the minikit!yeah!! Is there a way to confirm order arrived other than paypal saying payment was sent? Thanks!!

 

[angcl]

Shigaclone chassis will be available with preorder exclusively trough vicol-audio webshop starting with 1st August. Price 225euro ex.VAT and shipping.
The chasis will be 8mm aluminum, top and bottom plastic and 3mm alubond over top.

Regards,
Tibi

This include the top, with laser cut stainless steel ?
looking forward for a chassis for my Shiga mark 2.

Thanks

 

[iTiberius]

Thanks ,got mine ,so much better than Mark 1

Thank you !

Regards,
Tibi

 

[iTiberius]

Just put my order in for the minikit!yeah!! Is there a way to confirm order arrived other than paypal saying payment was sent? Thanks!!

Thank you for your order !
You have selected shipping to EU instead North America (US).
Kindly ask you to paypal difference.
Your minikit will be shipped today.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[iTiberius]

This include the top, with laser cut stainless steel ?
looking forward for a chassis for my Shiga mark 2.

Thanks

No, it will include a laser cut top made from alubond.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[angcl]

No, it will include a laser cut top made from alubond.

Regards,
Tibi

if i want the laser cut stainless steel ? what is the price ?

 

[hartbigsky]

Sorry didn't notice the dropdown additional shipping cost sent, I used the address in the original paypal transaction. Thank you again. On a technical question now! What clock is on the deluxe board you build?

Steve

 

[iTiberius]

if i want the laser cut stainless steel ? what is the price ?

Laser cut stainless steel will add 80 euro more.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[naca5]

Hi Tibi,

Do yo have the price for the enclosure?

Thanks

Chris

 

[iTiberius]

Sorry didn't notice the dropdown additional shipping cost sent, I used the address in the original paypal transaction. Thank you again. On a technical question now! What clock is on the deluxe board you build?

Steve

Thank you ! Your order was shipped, see tracking number on your private email.

The clock is Tentlabs and you can see more details in this thread http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...e-mkii-black-builders-thread.html#post3918573

Regards,
Tibi

 

[iTiberius]

Hi Tibi,

Do yo have the price for the enclosure?

Thanks

Chris

The enclosure presented here http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...ansport-shigaclone-story-778.html#post3870270
is 440 euro. Enclosure is full aluminum CNC made, with 10mm laterals and top 3mm laser cut stainless steel.

A cheaper version with top and bottom plates made from alubond and 8mm aluminium laterals is 225euro.

I'll take preorders via webshop starting with 1st August.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[naca5]

Thanks for detail.

 

[gueri]

Hi Tibi

One question: when transformer and cd drive are in the same box,
do you recommend a location for the transformer ? maybe to avoid electric interference with components, motor board...

 

[iTiberius]

Hi Tibi

One question: when transformer and cd drive are in the same box,
do you recommend a location for the transformer ? maybe to avoid electric interference with components, motor board...

Shiga MKII transformer is magnetic shielded.
Even so, the transformer must be as close to input power socket and as far as possible to main board and s/pdif output.
Thanks to Shiga MKII construction, the main board can be placed at a safe distance from main trafo.

Regards,
Tibi