Try These
Not same. but check these...
https://www.mouser.com/Connectors/Terminals/_/N-5g5u?P=1z0z4xuZ1z0xbyiZ1yzofr5
Not same. but check these...
https://www.mouser.com/Connectors/Terminals/_/N-5g5u?P=1z0z4xuZ1z0xbyiZ1yzofr5
This is what I am using. I love them - I wish I knew about these years ago. I found out about them here, when I realizedd the VFET board has no Fastons or Molex.
Ferrule Crimping Tool Kit, Preciva Hexagonal Sawtooth Self-Adjustable Ratchet Wire Terminals Crimper Kit with 1900pcs Wire Terminals Crimping Connectors Wire End Ferrules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XBLGPC...abc_9B03J8SMT1DG3NA5RWSG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I really like it - use it everywhere now. It’s like the little things on the end of your shoelaces. I have read that the pin end crimp allows you to not use solder to make a firm tip. The solder wicks into the wire and makes it a “solid” wire where it’s important to be flexible and will break from strain faster.
Example of hexagonal (radial) crimper:
I first used these on the DIYA VFET amp and they allow flying leads to be soldered without becoming stiff due to solder penetration.
Also used on the terminal blocks of my LuFo P2P prototype amp:
Ferrule Crimping Tool Kit, Preciva Hexagonal Sawtooth Self-Adjustable Ratchet Wire Terminals Crimper Kit with 1900pcs Wire Terminals Crimping Connectors Wire End Ferrules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XBLGPC...abc_9B03J8SMT1DG3NA5RWSG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I really like it - use it everywhere now. It’s like the little things on the end of your shoelaces. I have read that the pin end crimp allows you to not use solder to make a firm tip. The solder wicks into the wire and makes it a “solid” wire where it’s important to be flexible and will break from strain faster.
Example of hexagonal (radial) crimper:

I first used these on the DIYA VFET amp and they allow flying leads to be soldered without becoming stiff due to solder penetration.
Also used on the terminal blocks of my LuFo P2P prototype amp:
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Great Thanks xrkThis is what I am using. I love them - I wish I knew about these years ago. I found out about them here, when I realizedd the VFET board has no Fastons or Molex.
Ferrule Crimping Tool Kit, Preciva Hexagonal Sawtooth Self-Adjustable Ratchet Wire Terminals Crimper Kit with 1900pcs Wire Terminals Crimping Connectors Wire End Ferrules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XBLGPC...abc_9B03J8SMT1DG3NA5RWSG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I really like it - use it everywhere now. It’s like the little things on the end of your shoelaces. I have read that the pin end crimp allows you to not use solder to make a firm tip. The solder wicks into the wire and makes it a “solid” wire where it’s important to be flexible and will break from strain faster.
Example of hexagonal (radial) crimper:
I first used these on the DIYA VFET amp and they allow flying leads to be soldered without becoming stiff due to solder penetration.
Also used on the terminal blocks of my LuFo P2P prototype amp:
One of the Yarra’s more unique features is having two pairs of outputs.
Another being its very high output voltage
Can both outputs be used simultaneously (for eg speakers in adjacent rooms)? and if so I would guess that the output voltage into each would be halved?
Another being its very high output voltage
Can both outputs be used simultaneously (for eg speakers in adjacent rooms)? and if so I would guess that the output voltage into each would be halved?
Hi Folks,
I have just had multiple requests to bring back the Yarra main board. It’s been sold out for some time now but I can reorder given that there is some interest. I have added the listing back on my shop ans it’s accepting preorders. I should have the boards on hand by the end of the month.
I have just had multiple requests to bring back the Yarra main board. It’s been sold out for some time now but I can reorder given that there is some interest. I have added the listing back on my shop ans it’s accepting preorders. I should have the boards on hand by the end of the month.
Hi Otto88,
What do you mean by two pairs of outputs? Do you mean separate connectors for headphone out and preamp out? The both could be used for high impedance loads but they would be driven by the same preamp module.
What do you mean by two pairs of outputs? Do you mean separate connectors for headphone out and preamp out? The both could be used for high impedance loads but they would be driven by the same preamp module.
One of the Yarra’s more unique features is having two pairs of outputs
Hi Folks,
I have just had multiple requests to bring back the Yarra main board. I have added the listing back on my shop ans it’s accepting preorders. I should have the boards on hand by the end of the month.
It would make a * very attractive * bundle with the already “designed” custom HiFi2000 Yarra preamplifier case.
Do you know what was the MOQ on them?
Cheers
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Hi XRK
within post 1:
“The Yarra also provides for extra room for boutique coupling capacitors, your choice of volume pots (4 different formats), an input selector switch …
and double RCA outputs plus a HPA jack output.
Did they not make it through to the final PCB?
within post 1:
“The Yarra also provides for extra room for boutique coupling capacitors, your choice of volume pots (4 different formats), an input selector switch …
and double RCA outputs plus a HPA jack output.
Did they not make it through to the final PCB?
Hi Folks,
I have just had multiple requests to bring back the Yarra main board. It’s been sold out for some time now but I can reorder given that there is some interest. I have added the listing back on my shop ans it’s accepting preorders. I should have the boards on hand by the end of the month.
Great news!
Suggestion: It would be update the Etsy page re the amplifier daughterboards currently available
Currently it simply says - Compatible preamp core daughterboards modules include the Melbourne and WBA18.
Things have moved along quite a bit since you wrote that!


I can reorder given that there is some interest
Before a re-run: have there been any ideas or changes thought-of in the two years since they were first done? that means the board could be improved – and more saleable?
(That suggestion is a broader evolution of me thinking) if you had dropped the second set of line outs (?), I would think that would be an attractive added feature for some folks

With an optional custom case


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Hi Otto,
Yes, you are right - there are indeed two sets of RCA’s out on the chassis and provision for it on the PCB.
I will update the Etsy listing to describe all the available daughterboards. I think we just added an OPA454 with integrated sub mezzanine PSU for 70Vpp output and an Aksa Lender also coming soon. That’s 9 daughterboards total I think.
Yes, you are right - there are indeed two sets of RCA’s out on the chassis and provision for it on the PCB.
I will update the Etsy listing to describe all the available daughterboards. I think we just added an OPA454 with integrated sub mezzanine PSU for 70Vpp output and an Aksa Lender also coming soon. That’s 9 daughterboards total I think.
Hi Xrk
Thanks for the confirmation.
And updating the Etsy
Imo having different/ changeable amplifier daughter boards are an excellent approach. …
Hifi design evolution: Not just the Yarra, who first
thought of that, first made interchangeable amps/ hifi core stages as modules?
Thanks for the confirmation.
And updating the Etsy
Imo having different/ changeable amplifier daughter boards are an excellent approach. …
Hifi design evolution: Not just the Yarra, who first

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The fitting - custom - case
That really just leaves one biggish issue - a suitable good case
I’m guessing it’s not likely there will be another run of the cases? (A finger to the wind guide to would be: how many were in the first run, and especially was their minimum order quantity fir the special price)
Halfway through writing this message it occurs to me - while the cost would of course be higher - as the customisation design is done, I could contact the maker of the cases and ask how much for a one off. (I recall they’re in Italy … do they speak English or should I run the message through Google translate?)
If anyone involved in setting up the case purchase has any little tips, or especially if there’s a design reference number that would be much appreciated
Actually, I haven’t read any feedback on the case, I should see if there is some, anything which in hindsight might of been a bit different?
That really just leaves one biggish issue - a suitable good case
I’m guessing it’s not likely there will be another run of the cases? (A finger to the wind guide to would be: how many were in the first run, and especially was their minimum order quantity fir the special price)
Halfway through writing this message it occurs to me - while the cost would of course be higher - as the customisation design is done, I could contact the maker of the cases and ask how much for a one off. (I recall they’re in Italy … do they speak English or should I run the message through Google translate?)
If anyone involved in setting up the case purchase has any little tips, or especially if there’s a design reference number that would be much appreciated
Actually, I haven’t read any feedback on the case, I should see if there is some, anything which in hindsight might of been a bit different?
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