Jim's Audio F5 referenced kit.

HiVi Guy · 24th November 2011, 12:38 AM

Hello all. I was looking on eBay and came across Jim's Audio kit which claims to be designed "with reference to F5 class A amplifier". I have noticed a few parts are different from the F5 parts list from Cviller and Tech-DIY. How does the Jim's unit compare to the original F5 design and what are the differences? Thanks.

Zen Mod · 24th November 2011, 01:23 AM

ask Jim

EUVL · 24th November 2011, 04:28 AM

Isn't F5 still a product of First Watt ?
He can sell PCBs under the same name without approval ?

Patrick

qusp · 24th November 2011, 04:30 AM

he doesnt seem to care, has many seemingly commercial designs sold even under their own names, using the name of the original product to leverage more sales

jimbo51 · 24th November 2011, 05:01 AM

Simple answer to HiViGuy ......

Just ignore the ebay pirates and look at the diyAudio Store for boards and Tech-DIY for the parts kit.

Support diyAudio and the suppliers that respect and support it.

AndrewT · 24th November 2011, 11:18 AM

report the misuse of trade names to Ebay.
They may heed and remove.

They may eventually remove the Pirates if enough of us complain direct to Ebay.
It might help to involve trading standards. Ebay won't like them telling them how to police illegal advertising.

HiVi Guy · 24th November 2011, 12:12 PM

Thanks for the replies.
I would be more than happy to support diyAudio and it's supporting vendors. Before I made this thread, I looked for Cviller's boards and Peter Daniels boards but I could not find them on their respective sites thus leading me to ask about the Jim's boards. I do not want to buy from ebay pirates but I could not find the F5 boards anywhere else.

Thanks jimbo51, I did not know diyAudio had a store. It has been a while since I visited the site, as I spend most of my time over at DIYMA. I clearly see the diyAudio store carries many boards including the F5 for only $20.

With that said, please forgive my original post. I was totally ignorant to the existence of the diyAudio store. I would much rather buy authentic boards that are approved by Papa Pass.

Thanks again diyAudio community.

6L6 · 24th November 2011, 01:35 PM

HiVi Guy - The excellent Peter Daniel boards are not listed on his website, however, if you contact him here - phdaniel@sympatico.ca

Or use the form on his site here - DIY Chip Amplifier Kits, PCB's, Components and Information.

He will get in touch with you promptly. He is a great fellow to deal with, I wholeheartedly recommend his products.

tinitus · 24th November 2011, 01:38 PM

patience might be 'rewarded'

Zen Mod · 24th November 2011, 01:52 PM

best way to support forum :

diyAudio Store

24th November 2011, 12:38 AM	#1
HiVi Guy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Jim's Audio F5 referenced kit. Hello all. I was looking on eBay and came across Jim's Audio kit which claims to be designed "with reference to F5 class A amplifier". I have noticed a few parts are different from the F5 parts list from Cviller and Tech-DIY. How does the Jim's unit compare to the original F5 design and what are the differences? Thanks.

24th November 2011, 01:23 AM	#2
Zen Mod diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ancient Batsch , behind Iron Curtain	ask Jim __________________ my Papa is smarter than your Nelson ! tnx to clean thread ; Cook Book ; PSM LS Cook Book ; Baby Diyaudio FORUM ; Mighty ZM's Bloggg;I'm dumb

24th November 2011, 04:28 AM	#3
EUVL diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003	Isn't F5 still a product of First Watt ? He can sell PCBs under the same name without approval ? Patrick __________________ xen-audio.com

24th November 2011, 01:35 PM	#8
6L6 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Denver, Colorado	HiVi Guy - The excellent Peter Daniel boards are not listed on his website, however, if you contact him here - phdaniel@sympatico.ca Or use the form on his site here - DIY Chip Amplifier Kits, PCB's, Components and Information. He will get in touch with you promptly. He is a great fellow to deal with, I wholeheartedly recommend his products. __________________ llustrated Build Guides - Pass Pearl 1 - Pass B1 - - Pass F5 - Pearl 2 - -O2 HPA - - Pass F4

24th November 2011, 01:52 PM	#10
Zen Mod diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ancient Batsch , behind Iron Curtain	best way to support forum : diyAudio Store __________________ my Papa is smarter than your Nelson ! tnx to clean thread ; Cook Book ; PSM LS Cook Book ; Baby Diyaudio FORUM ; Mighty ZM's Bloggg;I'm dumb


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24th November 2011, 04:30 AM	#4
qusp is choosing a less facetious title... diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia	he doesnt seem to care, has many seemingly commercial designs sold even under their own names, using the name of the original product to leverage more sales

24th November 2011, 05:01 AM	#5
jimbo51 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne	Simple answer to HiViGuy ...... Just ignore the ebay pirates and look at the diyAudio Store for boards and Tech-DIY for the parts kit. Support diyAudio and the suppliers that respect and support it.

24th November 2011, 11:18 AM	#6
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	report the misuse of trade names to Ebay. They may heed and remove. They may eventually remove the Pirates if enough of us complain direct to Ebay. It might help to involve trading standards. Ebay won't like them telling them how to police illegal advertising.

24th November 2011, 12:12 PM	#7
HiVi Guy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Thanks for the replies. I would be more than happy to support diyAudio and it's supporting vendors. Before I made this thread, I looked for Cviller's boards and Peter Daniels boards but I could not find them on their respective sites thus leading me to ask about the Jim's boards. I do not want to buy from ebay pirates but I could not find the F5 boards anywhere else. Thanks jimbo51, I did not know diyAudio had a store. It has been a while since I visited the site, as I spend most of my time over at DIYMA. I clearly see the diyAudio store carries many boards including the F5 for only $20. With that said, please forgive my original post. I was totally ignorant to the existence of the diyAudio store. I would much rather buy authentic boards that are approved by Papa Pass. Thanks again diyAudio community.

24th November 2011, 01:38 PM	#9
tinitus diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005	patience might be 'rewarded'

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