OPA2132PA in Shanling Cd T80

[Retrosonic]

Hi guys. I've decided to upgrade the stock ICs in my Shanling Cd T80 to OPA2132PA's

A few questions to help me:

1) How many Do I need?

2) Will the OPA2132PAs simply install in the same IC socket after I pull the old ones out?

3) Do I buy the Single, Dual, or quad versions?

4) Are all the OPA2132PA's the same sonically? Does it matter where I buy them?

Many thanks for all your help.
Retro.

[theAnonymous1]

I don't have a CD-T80, but from what I can gather from the web it contains three OPA2604AP. Replacing these with the op-amp mentioned should work fine.

You can get samples of OPA2132P/PA from TI. I have some other op-amps that would work well, some of which can't be sampled (OPA2134PA, OPA134PA on browndog adapter, OPA2227). I also have LM4562 which is a nice op-amp.

[Retrosonic]

Thank you for the response.

So, it looks like I should get three of the replacement Op amps?

thanks.
Retro

[johnm]

Yes you need to order three OPA2132PA's for your Shanling CD-T80. They sound really good in this CD player. You might also want to try the LM4562's as well for a more neutral sound. I'd say the OPA2132's are better for Rock/Dance though.

At some point look into changing the cheap output valves too. I'd say that made more difference for me than changing the op-amps.

- John

[Retrosonic]

Thank you John.

Actually I have already replaced the stock valves with 1952 GE's, which sound awesome.

Thanks again for your help!

Rick

[johnm]

Oh well then you'll be in audio nirvana once you get those op-amps installed as well

Happy listening - 'tis a great machine.

- John

[Retrosonic]

John, I just remove the old ICs from the sockets and install the new ones, right?

No other mod is needed, is that correct?

thanks,
Mike

[Retrosonic]

Wow!! All done and sounding GREAT. Hard to believe...a 15$ upgrade and 15 mins work to improve the sound of an already great Cd player.

Thanks John!!


Retro