Few advices for GB fellows.
After 5 mounts of waiting you get your Shiga MKII and you are eager to start and listen.
Before power up make sure you power up correctly the main board. There is no power protection in place and if you reverse polarity a high grade 400 euro unit is gone for good with or without pyrotechnic effects. (reading this thread always help)
OK, you managed to power up the unit, CD is spinning but there is no joy. CD spin and no TOC reading.
There are two things you may forget:
- one is optical protection lead
- second is laser protection solder bulb
(reading this thread always help)
On other hand, please keep in mind that optical ribbon cable was not designed for many connect/disconnect cycles. Often after 3-4 cycles this is no more usable. If you swap the CD mechanical units and at some point some CD's are no longer readable, look for a ribbon replacement.
Regards,
Tibi
After 5 mounts of waiting you get your Shiga MKII and you are eager to start and listen.
Before power up make sure you power up correctly the main board. There is no power protection in place and if you reverse polarity a high grade 400 euro unit is gone for good with or without pyrotechnic effects. (reading this thread always help)
OK, you managed to power up the unit, CD is spinning but there is no joy. CD spin and no TOC reading.
There are two things you may forget:
- one is optical protection lead
- second is laser protection solder bulb
(reading this thread always help)
On other hand, please keep in mind that optical ribbon cable was not designed for many connect/disconnect cycles. Often after 3-4 cycles this is no more usable. If you swap the CD mechanical units and at some point some CD's are no longer readable, look for a ribbon replacement.
Regards,
Tibi
Now the transports are being delivered, does anyone have any detailed plans for a chassis?
Are there any part made chassis available for those of us who are not so great at metalwork?
Which one is suitable for Vicol Shiga Transport MKII?
430 X 360 X80 mm
田雨音响—CDM3、CDM4 转盘机箱
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430 X 330 x 80 mm
Breeze Audio-全铝机箱4308 顶推盖转盘机箱
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I see various designs for DIY chassis on different forums, some made out of wood, some plexi, some aluminum.
I have a great looking wood box that will work perfect size and cosmetic wise. My only question is, wouldn't these perform better in a shielded enclosure?
Seems some components may be susceptible to RF.
I have a great looking wood box that will work perfect size and cosmetic wise. My only question is, wouldn't these perform better in a shielded enclosure?
Seems some components may be susceptible to RF.
Just got the package yesterday, the box wasn't in good condition when I got it.
Except for the metal round part of the cd mechanism felt off, others are look like in good condition.
How do I fix it? Just glue it back together?
Before I assembly it, can you see anything wrong from the photos of the other parts?
Any help is appreciated.
Except for the metal round part of the cd mechanism felt off, others are look like in good condition.
How do I fix it? Just glue it back together?
Before I assembly it, can you see anything wrong from the photos of the other parts?
Any help is appreciated.
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Thank you for your reply.
Ill try to glue it back.
Could you also look at the psu board picture, one of the component is bend forward a little bit, is this ok?
Tonight ill post the main board picture.
Obviously you can correct position of that component.
Regards,
Tibi
Im sure there are pictures showing these two points but now im having trouble finding it, could you please show the pictures again?There are two things you may forget:
- one is optical protection lead
- second is laser protection solder bulb
(reading this thread always help)
Fist thing is a black plastic cover for optical lenses.
Second -> http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...kii-black-builders-thread-37.html#post3960386
Regards,
Tibi
Second -> http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...kii-black-builders-thread-37.html#post3960386
Regards,
Tibi
Unit will work without that metal part. You can glue the metal back. Use a thin layer of super-glue and press the metal ring uniformly, otherwise disc will wobble.
Please post a picture with main board as well.
Regrads,
Tibi
Here's the photo of the main board.
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