Marantz CD63 & CD67 mods list - Page 1041

SimontY · 3rd July 2008, 09:02 PM

Wow, big caps!!

SimontY · 3rd July 2008, 10:15 PM

So I dig around in one of my other boxes, mostly full of wires and junk. In there was a small, white box. I think "oh, this is just that old laser in some bubble-wrap...", but also in the wrap was el jackpot!

RCruz · 3rd July 2008, 10:42 PM

Looks big compared with Brent´s stuff.

Does it perform ?

SimontY · 3rd July 2008, 10:44 PM

This is the Audiocom Super-regulator. As the name implies it's not bad. The SPower is fractionally bigger (due to the output FET), and is thought to be superior-sounding. Certainly the SPower can supply much more current and doesn't sag under tough loads. I use some of each and have never directly compared (there's not much point for me as there are still 7805s to be replaced in my machine). Even this reg is night and day over a 7805

Just working out how to install it without removing the PCB lol!

Simon

RCruz · 3rd July 2008, 11:08 PM

Where are you putting it ?

No sagg... sounds like a BIG cap to me.., If I could somehow restrict the high currebts during power up, I would try the caps after all the normal regs and compare with sregs.

I told you I love caps.

SimontY · 3rd July 2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RCruz
Where are you putting it ?

DAC digital, otherwise known as Pin 16 or DVDD. Previously a 7805 fed this pin, directly through the hole left by the long-gone power supply resistor RD04.

To upgrade the reg without removing the PCB (and hence making it go breaky) I weakened the legs and rocked it till it snapped off. I then soldered to the leftovers...

I tested the reg first with a comical rig of wiring and electronic junk all over my bed... so tonight I may be sleeping with my CD63, or just little pieces of solder and strands of copper!

Anyway, it's in and playing

Simon

SimontY · 4th July 2008, 12:04 AM

Is it too early to talk about control, definition, detail & timing? Yes, so I'll wait till I've had a louder listen tomorrow

Fidelity Audio · 4th July 2008, 08:43 AM

Nice bodge Simon

Brent

pzogal · 4th July 2008, 09:44 AM

Hi Ray, thanks for the answer and great little circuit, what I did is what you wrote, adjusted the pot so that DC on 2 = DC on 3rd pin. Since I have parts for another one I consider putting it to the DAC of my receiver or to servo clock, well, I'll see, right now I enjoy the new sound.

Greetings,
P.

RCruz · 4th July 2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SimontY

To upgrade the reg without removing the PCB (and hence making it go breaky) I weakened the legs and rocked it till it snapped off. I then soldered to the leftovers...

Bold move Simon.

3rd July 2008, 09:02 PM	#10401
SimontY diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sheffield, North England	Wow, big caps!! __________________ Fave. threads: Marantz CD63 \| Philips CD650 \| my 3-way dipoles \| T-bass for dipoles \| EnABL treatment \| Arcam Alpha (CD)

3rd July 2008, 10:42 PM	#10403
RCruz diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cascais Blog Entries: 1	Looks big compared with Brent´s stuff. Does it perform ? __________________ RC

3rd July 2008, 10:44 PM	#10404
SimontY diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sheffield, North England	This is the Audiocom Super-regulator. As the name implies it's not bad. The SPower is fractionally bigger (due to the output FET), and is thought to be superior-sounding. Certainly the SPower can supply much more current and doesn't sag under tough loads. I use some of each and have never directly compared (there's not much point for me as there are still 7805s to be replaced in my machine). Even this reg is night and day over a 7805 Just working out how to install it without removing the PCB lol! Simon __________________ Fave. threads: Marantz CD63 \| Philips CD650 \| my 3-way dipoles \| T-bass for dipoles \| EnABL treatment \| Arcam Alpha (CD)

3rd July 2008, 11:08 PM	#10405
RCruz diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cascais Blog Entries: 1	Where are you putting it ? No sagg... sounds like a BIG cap to me.., If I could somehow restrict the high currebts during power up, I would try the caps after all the normal regs and compare with sregs. I told you I love caps. __________________ RC

4th July 2008, 12:04 AM	#10407
SimontY diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sheffield, North England	Is it too early to talk about control, definition, detail & timing? Yes, so I'll wait till I've had a louder listen tomorrow __________________ Fave. threads: Marantz CD63 \| Philips CD650 \| my 3-way dipoles \| T-bass for dipoles \| EnABL treatment \| Arcam Alpha (CD)


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4th July 2008, 08:43 AM	#10408
Fidelity Audio diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doncaster England	Nice bodge Simon Brent __________________ Fidelity Audio - Home of quality products & upgrades - What HiFi 5 Star Headphone amp » Hifi World 5 Star Pre amp » HiFi Choice 5 Star Group test winner HPA-100

4th July 2008, 09:44 AM	#10409
pzogal diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008	Hi Ray, thanks for the answer and great little circuit, what I did is what you wrote, adjusted the pot so that DC on 2 = DC on 3rd pin. Since I have parts for another one I consider putting it to the DAC of my receiver or to servo clock, well, I'll see, right now I enjoy the new sound. Greetings, P.

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