Shiga MKII -->> 1.5m Furutech FX-Alpha-Ag for S/PDIF -->> Quad CS4398 DAC with output trafo -->> Vicol-Audio Silver-Gold interconnect --> Quasar Q17 amplifier -->> Vicol-Audio High density speaker cable -->> highly modified B&W speakers.
I have also a Subbu V2 DAC mounted by DanZup, an ESS9018S DAC, a pair of Triangle Genese Quartet, a pair of Vienna-Audio Beethoven.
Regards,
Tibi
Nice - abt. IC's mine are DIY. There were a guy whos posts I cannot find again splitting antenna cables and rebuilding them with silver wire, teflon bandage and as a last bit, adding +-36V thru the center and shield. Well, I have forgot the teory but I havn't found anything yet that sounds as good - and really don't see the need for it Takes a bit of work to create them and they are a bit on the stiff side.
Yes, I am in the process o building an 9018km2 DAC but I don't believe that it will improve sonics noteworthy.
I also have different high-end headphones and amps of different origins which I havn't had time to test yet.
Of course I'll improve it up to par
Nice - abt. IC's mine are DIY. There were a guy whos posts I cannot find again splitting antenna cables and rebuilding them with silver wire, teflon bandage and as a last bit, adding +-36V thru the center and shield. Well, I have forgot the teory but I havn't found anything yet that sounds as good - and really don't see the need for it Takes a bit of work to create them and they are a bit on the stiff side.
Yes, I am in the process o building an 9018km2 DAC but I don't believe that it will improve sonics noteworthy.
I also have different high-end headphones and amps of different origins which I havn't had time to test yet.
Of course I'll improve it up to par
That technique is called DBS - dielectric bias or polarization and have very strong audible effect. Audioquest make use of this technique in some interconnects. As far I know a second war invention with applications in radio location.
Best regards,
Tibi
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That technique is called DBS - dielectric bias or polarization and have very strong audible effect. Audioquest make use of this effect in some interconnects. As far I know a second war invention with applications in radio location.
Best regards,
Tibi
Hehe, snakeoil or not they sound good enough for me
OMG - look at their prices...
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Hehe, snakeoil or not they sound good enough for me
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There is nothing than physics behind.
Regards,
Tibi
Yesterday I switched to separate V1 and V2, using two LM117 tracking pre-reg + reg combos, like in the schematic I posted a while back. Just using only two red leds for the 5V reference, instead of 3 leds and 2 diodes for the 8V reference.
Nominal results are about 100dB of line rejection mostly coming from the tracking pre-reg, and separate load rejection from the second chip.
Cost including a heatsink that acts mostly as a chassis is around 10euros
Excellent results with big improvement in dynamics and microdetails.
Hi Dimitri,
I agree with you that it made a big improvement separating v1 and v2. I used burson super reg for this application piggy backing v1 and v2 with one ps.
Did you use individual ps for v1 and v2 or did you just piggyback v1 and v2 with one ps?
i'm thinking of using individual ps respectively for v1 and v2 but I wonder if this will be a benefit.
regards
freeman,
I had some hard time starting your Shiga MKII.
Now is singing in all his beauty.
If you do not have any other wishes will shortly go back to you.
Regards,
Tibi
Tibi, you are the greatest. I have a list of items and upgrades to choose from depending on your price. Shall I send them thru pm? Thank you.
Tibi, you are the greatest. I have a list of items and upgrades to choose from depending on your price. Shall I send them thru pm? Thank you.
Hi Tibi,
Thanks again. I know you are busy, but below is list of mods I would like if you are interested and have the time. If so, please send cost.
-Tentlabs XO
-1nf Mica for C11
-v3, v4 mini regs (I can install)
-naked vishay resistors for output
-New mechanic with 4 "wow effect" caps.
Many thanks.
Regards.
freeman
Hi.
I don't seem to be able to open cdr files. Could you share the case drawing file as an pdf as well?
Regards
Is on the website as well.
http://vicol-audio.ro/img/shiga/VicolAudio_Shiga CD_all.pdf
Regards,
Tibi
silver micas go to pin amp and trimmer, vishay goes to laser and Vref. pls correct me if im wrong but that's how i would use it.
Hi, Tubo
I just know three caps.
Bottom caps - 100nf and 1000pf
Top cap - 100nf
Where did the another cap go, or i miss somewhere else?
Thanks
Regards
Clarence
Hi, Tubo
I just know three caps.
Bottom caps - 100nf and 1000pf
Top cap - 100nf
Where did the another cap go, or i miss somewhere else?
Thanks
Regards
Clarence
One silver-mica 1nF across monitor PIN potentiometer.
Regards,
Tibi
Hi Dimitri,
I agree with you that it made a big improvement separating v1 and v2. I used burson super reg for this application piggy backing v1 and v2 with one ps.
Did you use individual ps for v1 and v2 or did you just piggyback v1 and v2 with one ps?
i'm thinking of using individual ps respectively for v1 and v2 but I wonder if this will be a benefit.
regards
I am using a single transformer with two MSR860 diodes and a 10.000uF cap right on the diodes, then about 30cm umbilical cable, and the two regulators are connected in parallel.
There might be some benefit in using separate transformer/diodes, but I have not tried it. I have some spare toroids so I might give it a try... I am running out of MSRs though...
Has anyone tried Tibi's suggestion of Cree diodes and compared them to the MSRs?
One silver-mica 1nF across monitor PIN potentiometer.
Regards,
Tibi
Hi, Tibi
This is the one?
Regards
Clarence
Attachments
Is on the website as well.
http://vicol-audio.ro/img/shiga/VicolAudio_Shiga CD_all.pdf
Regards,
Tibi
Great! Thanks Tibi.
I looked under mk2... I see that you are hanging the transport on the top plate. If I want to put it on pillars mounted on the bottom plate - do you know how long the pillars need to be to get the transport on the right level in the box?
Regards
Great! Thanks Tibi.
I looked under mk2... I see that you are hanging the transport on the top plate. If I want to put it on pillars mounted on the bottom plate - do you know how long the pillars need to be to get the transport on the right level in the box?
Regards
You can calculate yourself as long you have all dimensions.
Regards,
Tibi
You can calculate yourself as long you have all dimensions.
Regards,
Tibi
Yes, will do
Regards
Yes, will do
Regards
Am you may post your final results here as well.
Others may benefit from your work.
Regards,
Tibi
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