AudioSector-chip amp kits, dacs, chassis - Page 201

Peter Daniel · 10th December 2007, 05:30 PM

For the supply I always use Cardas hook up wire, 20ga or so. It is stranded and enameled and requires solder pot for tinning/termination. For binding post connection I usually use Kimber or DH Labs, also stranded, 20ga.

For signal, it's always solid core, 26ga or so. Presently it's gold plated copper. For my best work I use silver.

joshuajoshua · 10th December 2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peter Daniel
For the supply I always use Cardas hook up wire, 20ga or so. It is stranded and enameled and requires solder pot for tinning/termination. For binding post connection I usually use Kimber or DH Labs, also stranded, 20ga.

For signal, it's always solid core, 26ga or so. Presently it's gold plated copper. For my best work I use silver.

Thanks for the info!

Joshua

Paul_Bui · 14th December 2007, 09:23 PM

Hi Peter,

Could you tell the fuse value in the Patek SE? Is it user-accessible and user-replaceable? If so, I attempt to replace stock fuse with something similar to a Hi-Fi Tuning fuse.

Thanks.

Peter Daniel · 15th December 2007, 12:08 AM

The fuse is accessible from the outside, you just need to remove fuseholder located in the power entry module: http://www.qualtekusa.com/catalog2/a...s/76118003.pdf
I use 6A , slow blow fuse.

Paul_Bui · 15th December 2007, 04:37 AM

Thank you Peter.

doomsweek · 18th December 2007, 12:31 PM

Can I use this together with Nuuk's GC preamp?

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/nuukspot/...nclonepre.html

Peter Daniel · 18th December 2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by doomsweek
Can I use this together with Nuuk's GC preamp?

If you mean the amp, yes, it should work with that preamp.

nycavsr2000 · 18th December 2007, 05:25 PM

Price for the Caddock stepped attenuator built or DIY kit version?

Thanks,
Anand.

Peter Daniel · 18th December 2007, 06:03 PM

There is no price for it, as it's not my standard item. It can be easily built and the cost of the Elma switch is $60, Caddocks are $4 ea ($6 for lower values). Series Vishay is $12. All parts available from Percyaudio.

The steps can be calculated using attached calculator. It is recommended to use cheaper resistors for steps which are rarely used.

mikelm · 19th December 2007, 02:43 AM

Peter & all,

I just plugged in my premium DAC for the first time ..

So far so good - best feature so far - lovely natural mid band.

treble is a little less than normal but bass is firm & clear.

it seems to be passing the female vocal test ( which was the motivation for the change )

One question

This thing has many black gate caps - renowned for long burn in period

How long do we think it will be to reach full potential ?

thanks

mike

10th December 2007, 05:30 PM	#2001
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	For the supply I always use Cardas hook up wire, 20ga or so. It is stranded and enameled and requires solder pot for tinning/termination. For binding post connection I usually use Kimber or DH Labs, also stranded, 20ga. For signal, it's always solid core, 26ga or so. Presently it's gold plated copper. For my best work I use silver. __________________ 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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14th December 2007, 09:23 PM	#2003
Paul_Bui diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Hi Peter, Could you tell the fuse value in the Patek SE? Is it user-accessible and user-replaceable? If so, I attempt to replace stock fuse with something similar to a Hi-Fi Tuning fuse. Thanks.

15th December 2007, 04:37 AM	#2005
Paul_Bui diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Thank you Peter.

18th December 2007, 12:31 PM	#2006
doomsweek diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cebu, Philippines	Can I use this together with Nuuk's GC preamp? http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/nuukspot/...nclonepre.html

18th December 2007, 05:25 PM	#2008
nycavsr2000 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Carolina	Price for the Caddock stepped attenuator built or DIY kit version? Thanks, Anand.

19th December 2007, 02:43 AM	#2010
mikelm diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: England	Peter & all, I just plugged in my premium DAC for the first time .. So far so good - best feature so far - lovely natural mid band. treble is a little less than normal but bass is firm & clear. it seems to be passing the female vocal test ( which was the motivation for the change ) One question This thing has many black gate caps - renowned for long burn in period How long do we think it will be to reach full potential ? thanks mike