AudioSector-chip amp kits, dacs, chassis - Page 114

wdavis009 · 20th April 2006, 11:11 PM

DAC sounds great Peter. Now I need to build one with the premium parts kit.

Destroyer OS. · 21st April 2006, 03:03 AM

Hey Peter what chip does your DAC use? (I would search but you got over a hundred pages, and you already know)

Does your premium DAC kit include every thing you would use?

Peter Daniel · 21st April 2006, 03:06 AM

It uses CS8412 and TDA1543. It includes everything I would use, unless I would tend to spend crazy money for few upgrades (like $200 coupling caps and $70/pc electrolytics). Even then, when I sometimes listen to Premium kit, switching from my personal DAC, I'm not quite sure which one sounds better

rjkdivin · 25th April 2006, 04:15 AM

Hi Peter,

I was wondering if there are any component value adjustments that could be made in your DAC circuit to brighten the high end a little bit without increasing high freq. distortion. I'm over 60 now and have a slight fall off in high freq. hearing in one ear.

Also, do you have any updates on availability for the output buffer, the attenuator, and the amp case?

Thanks,
Robert

Peter Daniel · 25th April 2006, 04:22 AM

The high frequency extention can be manipulated by the choice of I/V resistors and coupling caps. Using Caddocks TF020 will brighten up the highs and I've heard about people using Mundorf caps with good results (Auricaps could be another alternative).

The chassis is actually fabricated, I just need to pick it up from the manufacturing house.

The buffer is available as well and it is $140 for a two channel set.

The attenuator is yet to be finalized, the programming is not up to me and that's why the delay.

rjkdivin · 25th April 2006, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peter Daniel
The high frequency extention can be manipulated by the choice of I/V resistors and coupling caps. Using Caddocks TF020 will brighten up the highs and I've heard about people using Mundorf caps with good results (Auricaps could be another alternative).

The buffer is available as well and it is $140 for a two channel set.

Thanks Peter,

Do you have any of the Caddocks, Mundorfs or Auricaps in the appropriate values available?

Should I send a private email to order a buffer set?

Robert

Peter Daniel · 25th April 2006, 04:51 AM

I have Caddocks, but no Mundorf or Auricaps.

Yes, to get the buffer, send me an e-mail.

karma · 25th April 2006, 01:03 PM

im sending a money order this friday when i get paid.

thanks peter

paulomartires · 28th April 2006, 01:37 AM

Hi Peter,

I've been reading wonderful reviews of your Patek and started thinking of building one of your LM3875 premium kits with the upgrade BG caps. The only question is that I've never listened to a gainclone, but have listened to a Shigaraki amp. Is the sound comparable, equal, has nothing to do?

And, btw, how much will cost a kit with the same components you use in your Patek?

Best regards,

Paulo

Peter Daniel · 28th April 2006, 02:30 AM

The comparison of 47 Labs Gaincard and Patek was presented here: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/4...aincard_3.html

The Premium kit (dual mono) with Black Gate upgrade is $200 ($170 for stereo version).

I also keep a bigger stock of Plitron 300VA transformers now, and they are available for immediate shipping.

21st April 2006, 03:06 AM	#1133
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	It uses CS8412 and TDA1543. It includes everything I would use, unless I would tend to spend crazy money for few upgrades (like $200 coupling caps and $70/pc electrolytics). Even then, when I sometimes listen to Premium kit, switching from my personal DAC, I'm not quite sure which one sounds better __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

25th April 2006, 04:15 AM	#1134
rjkdivin diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	DAC Hi Peter, I was wondering if there are any component value adjustments that could be made in your DAC circuit to brighten the high end a little bit without increasing high freq. distortion. I'm over 60 now and have a slight fall off in high freq. hearing in one ear. Also, do you have any updates on availability for the output buffer, the attenuator, and the amp case? Thanks, Robert

25th April 2006, 04:22 AM	#1135
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	The high frequency extention can be manipulated by the choice of I/V resistors and coupling caps. Using Caddocks TF020 will brighten up the highs and I've heard about people using Mundorf caps with good results (Auricaps could be another alternative). The chassis is actually fabricated, I just need to pick it up from the manufacturing house. The buffer is available as well and it is $140 for a two channel set. The attenuator is yet to be finalized, the programming is not up to me and that's why the delay. __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

25th April 2006, 04:51 AM	#1137
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	I have Caddocks, but no Mundorf or Auricaps. Yes, to get the buffer, send me an e-mail. __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

25th April 2006, 01:03 PM	#1138
karma diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: hamilton,ontario	im sending a money order this friday when i get paid. thanks peter __________________ http://www.karmaelectronics.info

20th April 2006, 11:11 PM	#1131
wdavis009 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	DAC sounds great Peter. Now I need to build one with the premium parts kit.

21st April 2006, 03:03 AM	#1132
Destroyer OS. diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005	Hey Peter what chip does your DAC use? (I would search but you got over a hundred pages, and you already know) Does your premium DAC kit include every thing you would use?

28th April 2006, 01:37 AM	#1139
paulomartires diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portugal	Hi Peter, I've been reading wonderful reviews of your Patek and started thinking of building one of your LM3875 premium kits with the upgrade BG caps. The only question is that I've never listened to a gainclone, but have listened to a Shigaraki amp. Is the sound comparable, equal, has nothing to do? And, btw, how much will cost a kit with the same components you use in your Patek? Best regards, Paulo

28th April 2006, 02:30 AM	#1140
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	The comparison of 47 Labs Gaincard and Patek was presented here: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/4...aincard_3.html The Premium kit (dual mono) with Black Gate upgrade is $200 ($170 for stereo version). I also keep a bigger stock of Plitron 300VA transformers now, and they are available for immediate shipping. __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

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