I returned to DIY electronics in 2009 after a 20 year pause by building a few kits to get in shape. This blog is for me to keep track of my progress.
My systems
Someone pointed out that it's interesting to see all the components in a system, rather than just discussing them individually. I liked the idea - I think it also shows what projects ended up actually useful - so here are my systems (I have three with diy components).
The music I listen to is an eclectic mix of classical music (such as Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky), opera (mostly arias), jazz (Armstrong) and some pop music.
The first system is the one I listen to the most and also the testbed for whatever project I may be working on:
The second is the best sounding so far, has the highest WAF and is likely to stay around for some time:
The third is my first foray into vinyl and is likely to change:
Comparing the list above with the other entries in this blog, it is obvious that some - quite a few, actually - projects did not make it to the systems. Some of them are being modded, some have been discarded with parts re-used, but some are quietly sitting on shelves and waiting for their turn... What do you do with the projects you no longer need?
The music I listen to is an eclectic mix of classical music (such as Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky), opera (mostly arias), jazz (Armstrong) and some pop music.
The first system is the one I listen to the most and also the testbed for whatever project I may be working on:
- exposure 2010S CD player
- Mac + Musical Fidelity V-Link + V-DAC
- B1 clone preamp
- Burning Amp 1 (my take on it)
- Klipsch Heresy III speakers
The second is the best sounding so far, has the highest WAF and is likely to stay around for some time:
- Sony CDP-XB920 CD Player
- Elekit TU-879S integrated amp
- Full range back loaded horns with Fostex FE206E (built from a kit)
The third is my first foray into vinyl and is likely to change:
- Pro-Ject Debut III with the stock Ortofon OM-5e cartridge
- Pearl 2 phono stage
- Goldpoint's "passive preamp"
- Modified Velleman K4040 (high WAF) - due to the incompatibility of hot tubes with a one-year-old running around, the K4040 is temporarily replaced with LME4930 monoblocks. I need to build a solid state amplifier more suitable for the speakers.
- Full range back loaded horns with Fostex FF165K (again, built from a kit)
Comparing the list above with the other entries in this blog, it is obvious that some - quite a few, actually - projects did not make it to the systems. Some of them are being modded, some have been discarded with parts re-used, but some are quietly sitting on shelves and waiting for their turn... What do you do with the projects you no longer need?
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