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circuitscc · 4th May 2010, 04:08 AM

Hi Folks,

I'm an electronic enthusiast who spend a lot of time building audio equipment. I found that to many diyers one of the hurdles is to get a reasonably priced dedicated pcb for their projects. Using proto boards is fine but it is clumsy, time consuming and prone to error. Very often the projects were shelved when half done. Money and time were spent without a result. I experienced the same obstacle until a pcb layout software (Eagle 5.9 full version) was bought. That is to say, I can make my own pcbs and build an equipment without much headache. Since then I have the intention to make small quantity dedicated pcbs, such as pre, power amps and active xover etc..., to share with diyers in the forum, at cost. If you come across any exciting audio circuits please let me know. I am more than happy to design a board and share with anyone interested in building one for their own. Pricing will be very reasonable. For example, a 6" x 4" FR-4 (glass fiber epoxy) double-side board should cost less than USD9.00. Shipping fee is also very inexpensive : about USD2.00 within the US and USD3.00 for Europe. Please join me and post your favorite circuits. You have no obligation to buy. My goal is to bring the fun of building audio equipment to diyers.

circuitscc

circuitscc · 4th May 2010, 09:46 AM

This is a pre-amp suggested by one member.
The values are preliminary.
Please feel free to make suggestions.

José Humberto · 4th May 2010, 09:48 AM

Hello
Nice and generous idea.

I´m looking for a Bridge of Zen´s pcb.
Can you help me?
Best regards
Jose

circuitscc · 4th May 2010, 10:02 AM

Hi Jose,

Do you mean the Bride of Zen?

If there is sufficient support or demand it will be OK.

Please post a new thread and ask how many diyers are interested in this project.

circuitscc

Luke · 4th May 2010, 11:23 AM

the preamp circuit looks interesting, what is it? What fets does it use?

José Humberto · 12:51 PM

Sorry, you said well. The bride of zen:
http://www.passdiy.com/pdf/brideofzen.pdf
I think the support isn´t a problem, but the demand will be few. Is a nice and cheap but old project.
I need only two or three pcbs.

circuitscc · 4th May 2010, 02:53 PM

The preferred choice of FETs are 2SK147/2SJ369 or 2SK170/2SJ74 but they are expensive and difficult to get. Fairchild J112/J175 are much cheaper. They are suitable substitues.

I will start the board design and post it soon.

RSK · 4th May 2010, 03:50 PM

How about the Optimos amp by Slone. On a double sided pcb.
Anyone interested to diy the boards?

Regards.

Carl_Huff · 5th May 2010, 03:18 AM

The OptiMos is a good choice. It sounds good and is easy to build.

xtaltech · 5th May 2010, 05:01 AM

After I have digested R. Slone's OptiMos it's apparent that almost all of the transistors have to be matched properly with their counter parts in order to get a good result.

In the mean time, I'm reviewing his book : Hi-Power Amp Construction Manual. I'll come back once a compromise between complexity and cost is established.

Thanks for your input.

4th May 2010, 04:08 AM	#1
circuitscc diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Low Cost PCB Group Buy Hi Folks, I'm an electronic enthusiast who spend a lot of time building audio equipment. I found that to many diyers one of the hurdles is to get a reasonably priced dedicated pcb for their projects. Using proto boards is fine but it is clumsy, time consuming and prone to error. Very often the projects were shelved when half done. Money and time were spent without a result. I experienced the same obstacle until a pcb layout software (Eagle 5.9 full version) was bought. That is to say, I can make my own pcbs and build an equipment without much headache. Since then I have the intention to make small quantity dedicated pcbs, such as pre, power amps and active xover etc..., to share with diyers in the forum, at cost. If you come across any exciting audio circuits please let me know. I am more than happy to design a board and share with anyone interested in building one for their own. Pricing will be very reasonable. For example, a 6" x 4" FR-4 (glass fiber epoxy) double-side board should cost less than USD9.00. Shipping fee is also very inexpensive : about USD2.00 within the US and USD3.00 for Europe. Please join me and post your favorite circuits. You have no obligation to buy. My goal is to bring the fun of building audio equipment to diyers. circuitscc

4th May 2010, 11:23 AM	#5
Luke diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wellington NZ	the preamp circuit looks interesting, what is it? What fets does it use? __________________ If you give a man a fish he will eat for a day. But if you teach a man to fish he will buy an ugly hat. And if you talk about fish to a starving man then you are a consultant. Dilbert

4th May 2010, 12:49 PM	#6
José Humberto diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canary Islands	Sorry, you said well. The bride of zen: http://www.passdiy.com/pdf/brideofzen.pdf I think the support isn´t a problem, but the demand will be few. Is a nice and cheap but old project. I need only two or three pcbs. Last edited by José Humberto; 4th May 2010 at 12:51 PM.

5th May 2010, 03:18 AM	#9
Carl_Huff diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA	The OptiMos is a good choice. It sounds good and is easy to build. __________________ Best Regards, Carl Huff

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4th May 2010, 09:46 AM	#2
circuitscc diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	This is a pre-amp suggested by one member. The values are preliminary. Please feel free to make suggestions.

4th May 2010, 09:48 AM	#3
José Humberto diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canary Islands	Hello Nice and generous idea. I´m looking for a Bridge of Zen´s pcb. Can you help me? Best regards Jose

4th May 2010, 10:02 AM	#4
circuitscc diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Hi Jose, Do you mean the Bride of Zen? If there is sufficient support or demand it will be OK. Please post a new thread and ask how many diyers are interested in this project. circuitscc

4th May 2010, 02:53 PM	#7
circuitscc diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	The preferred choice of FETs are 2SK147/2SJ369 or 2SK170/2SJ74 but they are expensive and difficult to get. Fairchild J112/J175 are much cheaper. They are suitable substitues. I will start the board design and post it soon.

4th May 2010, 03:50 PM	#8
RSK diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: K.L.	How about the Optimos amp by Slone. On a double sided pcb. Anyone interested to diy the boards? Regards.

5th May 2010, 05:01 AM	#10
xtaltech diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: the Constitution State	After I have digested R. Slone's OptiMos it's apparent that almost all of the transistors have to be matched properly with their counter parts in order to get a good result. In the mean time, I'm reviewing his book : Hi-Power Amp Construction Manual. I'll come back once a compromise between complexity and cost is established. Thanks for your input.

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