Finally, an affordable CD Transport: the Shigaclone story

[Erik van Voorst]

...all the adjustable bits get there screws...

 

[Erik van Voorst]

...and the support is ready....making the PiTbull-design at the same time a bit more square...more to my liking

 

[ccschua]

Finally got the shiga turning and under control. The sound not yet test, as I found the cd slipping.

Can I know how to remove the puck from the original boombox. It seems there is a latch that locks. If I force it, it might break.

 

[quan]

Hi the puck is held in place by three small black screws if look closely and these can be removed by using a small screwdriver.

 

[Dukanita]

Hi
JVC EZ-31 arrived!!! I checked and it's disassembled.
I ordered DAC kit from Analog Metric and I think that would be good combination.
Please, I need crystal and MSR860. Anybody have spare?
I cant find here. Too, Back Gate are difficult to find here.
Duka

 

[ccschua]

Hi the puck is held in place by three small black screws if look closely and these can be removed by using a small screwdriver.

OK. Problem solved. I remove the puck. I was surprise to find a magnet inside the puck.

Also I have tested the digital signal, it is WORKING !!!

However there is this clock thingy, which is using 3 pin. The pins are connected to the processor. I was alraid to wire wrongly so I just leave it as it is.

I have also purchase a clock from www.audio-gd.com. I intend to use that clock instead, Wonder how to connect the clock ? is it connect to the outter 2 pin and leave the center pin alone ?

 

[quan]

Hi -when install aftermarket clock leave the center pin alone. All the info are available as per Okapi pdf or Peter Daniel pdf.

 

[jonners]

Wonder how to connect the clock ? is it connect to the outter 2 pin and leave the center pin alone ?

The way to connect an external clock is shown in this post by audio1st: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1570270#post1570270

I think quan is describing the way to connect a crystal - connecting an external clock is different.

John

 

[ccschua]

So what I try to do is like this (again I am being thrifty )

Parallel the 8V regulated supply to the new external clock circuit. Output the 16.9 MHz clock to the 2 pin as shown right (yes the middle pin).

 

[ccschua]

Most of the cap I use Sanyo Oscon (E1-E6), except E5 which I used Panasonic FC. ( I used the Sanyo for my DAC clock ! )

Afterall, I find the transport more transparent and better resolution at the high frequency.

Have a look at the photo. Is it a good idea to connect the incoming supply Earth with the RCA Ground ?

 

[jonners]

So what I try to do is like this (again I am being thrifty )

Parallel the 8V regulated supply to the new external clock circuit. Output the 16.9 MHz clock to the 2 pin as shown right (yes the middle pin).

No! If you look at the picture that I gave a link to above you will see that the middle pin is labelled 0V.

 

[ccschua]

Jonner
I am quite confused by your statement.

Now, my external audio-gd clock has output 0 and Vout. Can I just connect the 0 and Vout according to the diagram (meaning, 0 to the middle pin, and Vout to the right of it)

 

[Peter Daniel]

Now, my external audio-gd clock has output 0 and Vout. Can I just connect the 0 and Vout according to the diagram (meaning, 0 to the middle pin, and Vout to the right of it)

That's correct.

 

[Erik van Voorst]

Everything ready to assemble a fully adjustable Blue led Cobra Tone Arm construction...

 

[Erik van Voorst]

wired it and placed a miniature on/off switch

 

[Erik van Voorst]

...and the Cobra Tone Arm is completed...

 

[Erik van Voorst]

...and the overall look...still with a dummy board but with everything in place to get a feeling for size and design...

 

[ccschua]

1. I wonder if anyone can help what is the backlight for the LCD. What is the connection for the 4 pin at the LCD panel?

2. If I install external aftermarket clock which accepts 8-25V (reg or unreg), can I just tap the 8V regulated supply ?

3. What is the difference between aftermarket clock and Citizen 30ppm clock ?

 

[PJotr25]

Does anyone have for sale clamp?

 

[DaveM]

Erik,

Could you share how you are getting the AES/EBU out from your shinga?

Thanks

Dave