Shigaclone new GB 2013

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I'm interested, put myself down on the spreadsheet. Looking forward to learning and listening.

What sort of a timeline are we looking at with this GB?

 

[iTiberius]

I'm interested, put myself down on the spreadsheet. Looking forward to learning and listening.

What sort of a timeline are we looking at with this GB?

Thank you for your interest.
I expect to have MKII prototype running and tested between 1 - 10 August.
Testing, measurement and comparison will take another ~ 2 weeks and in case all is OK, will start to collect money and mass produce the board and KIT. This time we are going to solder in a professional way using a stencil printer.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[freeman]

remote and puck

Hi Tibi,
Thanks for all your hard work. I built Peter Daniel's original shigaclone using JVC boombox. Will the remote and puck work with your unit? Thank you.

 

[iTiberius]

Hi Tibi,
Thanks for all your hard work. I built Peter Daniel's original shigaclone using JVC boombox. Will the remote and puck work with your unit? Thank you.

JVC puck and remote already work perfectly with my unit and vice-versa.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[tonyptony]

Tibi, I already have LM1085 versions of your linears feeding P-A SSR01 super regulators for the DSP and clock. Since I already have these, it sounds like I would only need a 2013 Shigaclone board itself if I wanted to "trade up". Is that right?

 

[freeman]

transformer

Hi Tibi,
Please forgive my novice questions. I've been looking at the bom. Will the transformer specs change with new version of the shiga transport? Many thanks. Regards.

 

[iTiberius]

Tibi, I already have LM1085 versions of your linears feeding P-A SSR01 super regulators for the DSP and clock. Since I already have these, it sounds like I would only need a 2013 Shigaclone board itself if I wanted to "trade up". Is that right?

Yes, it is right, you'll need only 2013 Shiga MKII board.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[iTiberius]

Hi Tibi,
Please forgive my novice questions. I've been looking at the bom. Will the transformer specs change with new version of the shiga transport? Many thanks. Regards.

Please, you are welcome.
No, will use same transformer as for first Shiga.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[tonyptony]

Yes, it is right, you'll need only 2013 Shiga MKII board.

Regards,
Tibi

Okay. Another question. It sounded like you are planning to incorporate PIN diodes for low noise voltage references on the MKII board? Will this make using something like a SSR01 (or any stand alone super reg) a problem?

 

[iTiberius]

Okay. Another question. It sounded like you are planning to incorporate PIN diodes for low noise voltage references on the MKII board? Will this make using something like a SSR01 (or any stand alone super reg) a problem?

Like on first Shiga, you'll be able to use super regulators in different places.
Single difference is that the Shiga MKII will come by default with a ultra low noise voltage reference included on board. It will be up to you to remove, bypass or use another super reg you may like.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[tonyptony]

Thanks. Will be interested in seeing the schematic when you have it worked out.

 

[freeman]

Hi Tibi,
I'm very excited about the mkII version. My original shigaclone was a significant upgrade over my CDP which is a well regarded entry-level audiophile unit. And I'm still using a very simple power supply along with a Peter Daniel/Audiosector NOS DAC. I'm still trying to decide on puck and remote. Does the remote include a case? Many thanks.

 

[iTiberius]

Hi Freeman,

The remote was designed to be easy adapted to a case and can be used with or without a case.
At this time the remote do not include a case, but a case was already designed and at the right time I'll share the drawings. Other drawings are already on my website shiga page.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[freeman]

Thanks Tibi,
If I order the full kit for 99euros, will it include the CD mechanic? Thanks again. Regards.

 

[iTiberius]

Thanks Tibi,
If I order the full kit for 99euros, will it include the CD mechanic? Thanks again. Regards.

Full KIT - not mounted - include CD-mechanic.
CD puck and trafo not included.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[freeman]

Hi Tibi,
Will the updated mkII pcb fit my original JVC boombox shigaclone? Thank you.

Kind regards,

Freeman

 

[canvas]

hi tvicol,

Can you implement SPDIF reclock circuit on PCB? It only needs a little space if SMT version of flip-flop was used.

 

[iTiberius]

Hi Tibi,
Will the updated mkII pcb fit my original JVC boombox shigaclone? Thank you.

Kind regards,

Freeman

If you mean to be a direct replacement for original JVC board, no, the MKII will not be a direct replacement, but can be used instead original one with few more wires.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[iTiberius]

hi tvicol,

Can you implement SPDIF reclock circuit on PCB? It only needs a little space if SMT version of flip-flop was used.

Some people prefer and consider that reclocking arguably degrade Shiga's S/PDIF performance. I also prefer no reclocking.
I consider to add a separate board for different interfaces: AES/EBU, RCA, toslink, glass-fiber, but this is related to users interest for such interface, as will increase the cost considerably, mainly due glass-fiber interface.

Regards,
Tibi

 

[canvas]

Some people prefer and consider that reclocking arguably degrade Shiga's S/PDIF performance.

I see. That makes sense. The unique digital output from SANYO chip is the key. By same logic, AES/EBU or toslink may degrade the performance of some sort.