PeeCeeBee Preamplifier GB

[shaan]

Update:

To anyone getting the parts for the peeceebee preamp:

C27/28 can be 63V rated.

Input 1uF can be replaced with 2.2uF for a extra LF extension.

All trimmers can be 5Kohm.

I will add these to the BOM shortly.

 

[shaan]

...Have not tested it yet...

Still waiting for anyone outside India to say that there was music played.

Where is Neal?...

 

[NealJ]

Hi Shaan, still here!

I had to order another case, the one I got was a little too small. It arrived yesterday so today I managed to get the front and back panels drilled. I'm still waiting on a couple of parts - bushes and coupling for the pot extensions, hopefully they'll be here next week.

 

[redjr]

Those Nichicon FG???

No. FW

 

[redjr]

Hi Shaan, still here!

I had to order another case, the one I got was a little too small. It arrived yesterday so today I managed to get the front and back panels drilled. I'm still waiting on a couple of parts - bushes and coupling for the pot extensions, hopefully they'll be here next week.

Nice.

 

[Vunce]

Thanks for posting your Mouser BOM Redjr!
Always a time saver

 

[NealJ]

Thanks Redjr.

I know Shaan is understandably keen to get feedback on how it sounds to us, rather than how it looks, shouldn't be too long now. I'm hoping to have it running with my PeeCeeBee V4 by the end of the week.

 

[NealJ]

Well, as I've got to self-isolate from today, I thought I would use the time to at least wire it up and give it a quick test.

There you go Shaan, successfully playing music. YouTube link. As I said, I'll get it in my main system once I've fully built it and give it the listening session it deserves.

 

[shaan]

 

[Vunce]

If one wanted to use 2.2uf MPP film caps for C1 and C2 these Panasonic’s will just fit. (C3/C4 might need to be relocated under the pcb)
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Panasonic/ECW-FE2W225JA?qs=FCwj0qo8zF9YCZ4%2BUdU/AA==

 

[Rick G]

Shaan,
All boards arrived today safe & sound. VERY well packed. Thanks for all you do.
Now to get started ordering a LOT of parts as money becomes available.

Rick

 

[shaan]

 

[Kana711104]

Finished and running

Still wonder and tweeking with signature setting.
I found that voices are luscious at 20% turning.
Bass instruments are neutral all the turning. I am not using subwoofer but heavenly satisfied with the bass performance. Bass is room filling with perfect details.
For mids and highs I have no words to say. Really unmatched. The sound stage become larger than I thought, in spite of being discrete it surely can outperform any commercial offerings.
After listening to "death of zen" and "p88" preamp I must say peeceebee preamp is my lifetime asset.

I am in honeymoon guys...

 

[ItsAllInMyHead]

Kana711104 - Beautiful! I love the wooden front panels. Congratulations.

Shaan, I think I finally have my parts 'cart' all done and ready for order. Hopefully another PeeCeeBee will be singing before the new year. Walking before running. There is still a lot for me to learn.

 

[Kana711104]

Thanks
Happy listening

 

[shaan]

Finished and running

Still wonder and tweeking with signature setting.
I found that voices are luscious at 20% turning.
Bass instruments are neutral all the turning. I am not using subwoofer but heavenly satisfied with the bass performance. Bass is room filling with perfect details.
For mids and highs I have no words to say. Really unmatched. The sound stage become larger than I thought, in spite of being discrete it surely can outperform any commercial offerings.
After listening to "death of zen" and "p88" preamp I must say peeceebee preamp is my lifetime asset.

I am in honeymoon guys...

 

[shaan]

GB1 Shipping Update:

Sadik - 1 pcb - India - SHIPPED
Vunce - 2 pcb - USA - SHIPPED
Nisbeth - 2 pcb - Denmark - SHIPPED
ItsAllInMyHead - 2 pcb - USA - SHIPPED
Deps - 1 pcb - Poland - SHIPPED
manniraj - 1 pcb - India - SHIPPED
Rajesh - 1 module - India - SHIPPED
Kana711104 - 1 pcb - India - SHIPPED
NealJ - 2 pcb - UK - SHIPPED
Torvbakkane - 2 pcb - Norway - SHIPPED
asuslover - 1 pcb USA - SHIPPED
meanie - 1 pcb - SG - SHIPPED
helfred - 1 pcb - Denmark - SHIPPED
Kokanee - 1 pcb - Canada - SHIPPED
lancer - 1 pcb - SG - SHIPPED
redjr - 1 pcb - USA - SHIPPED
zebulo - 2 pcb - France - SHIPPED
hydrovac - 1 module - India - SHIPPED
jls001 - 1 module - India - SHIPPED
Hemant07 - 1 module - India - SHIPPED
CitizenKane - 2 pcb - Germany - SHIPPED
Medisinmannen - 1 pcb - Norway - SHIPPED
pappu - 1 pcb - India - SHIPPED
kbhuvi - 1 pcb - India - SHIPPED
kartk - 1 module - India - SHIPPED
dbwinger - 1 pcb - USA - SHIPPED
danielhk - 2 pcb - Hongkong - SHIPPED
Skunark - 2 pcb USA - SHIPPED
press57 - 1 pcb - Finland - SHIPPED
inyashd - 1 pcb - India - SHIPPED
iamwhoiam - 1 pcb - UK - SHIPPED
PinkPink - 2 pcb - Hongkong - SHIPPED
cats squirrel - 1 pcb - UK - SHIPPED
mvictor69 - 1 pcb - Romania - SHIPPED
lucadvt - 1 pcb - Italy - SHIPPED
fencki - 1 pcb - Austria - SHIPPED
SegaTomas - 2 pcb - Sweden - SHIPPED
vizeta - 1 module - India - SHIPPED
Zei - 1 pcb - Sweden - SHIPPED
chiily - 1 pcb - UK - SHIPPED
hirscwi - 1 pcb - USA - SHIPPED
Blek Stena - 1 pcb - Croatia - SHIPPED
Rick G - 1 pcb - USA - SHIPPED
kaliwraith - 1 pcb - USA - SHIPPED
routhun - 1 pcb - USA - SHIPPED
ecclesand - 1 pcb - USA - SHIPPED
RobSoet - 2 pcb - Belgium - SHIPPED
woodlands - 1 pcb - Ireland - SHIPPED
Pistollero - 1 pcb - Portugal - DELAYED DUE TO TEMPORARY SERVICE UNAVAILABILITY
Theodosis O. - 2 pcb - Greece - DELAYED DUE TO TEMPORARY SERVICE UNAVAILABILITY

The last couple suspended ones will be shipped as soon as shipping service resumes to Portugal and Greece.

Thanks to everyone for your patience.

 

[mvictor69]

Dear Shaan,
I have received the very good quality PCB. Thank you

 

[lohk]

I do not find my name or nick on your list, no did I receive anything. Is it because I was not on the list originally?

 

[shaan]

Dear Shaan,
I have received the very good quality PCB. Thank you