Babelfish XA252 / Babelfish XA252 SIT / Babelfish XA252 SET

[Studley]

Divided by a common language and our sense of humour it would seem . . .

 

[tonyEE]

Somehow, I think ZM's cost, in terms of time and parts, is higher than outsourcing it.

ZM could be doing other things of higher value, working on Intellectual Property (IP) instead of doing a purely mechanical task.

He did say he is a cheapskate, OK, but in reality, that's time taken away from designing stuff. More stuff!

 

[Studley]

His charges are very reasonable truth be told.

 

[Russellc]

My experience with M3 M4 4-40 6-32 is use a one piece drill/tap, oil and a 7 (15 is the max on mine) or so setting on your drill. Justin Forbis taught me this years ago. Is it tedious? YES

Say, what were those puck like rectifiers you used? I guess they worked out to your satisfaction? Really like their appearance, I know they are a touch expensive, but perfect for this amp!

Russellc

 

[tonyEE]

His charges are very reasonable truth be told.

sssshhh.... don't give him any ideas.... 😉

 

[Bensen]

Say, what were those puck like rectifiers you used? I guess they worked out to your satisfaction? Really like their appearance, I know they are a touch expensive, but perfect for this amp!

Russellc

I have a pair of these, which I’m willing to sell.

 

[Russellc]

Thanks, but I will need 4, so have to order anyway. Always a digikey or mouser list, but thanks anyway!

Russellc

 

[Russellc]

Well, I guess I really need 8, Sissy Sit is in line behind this amp. 252 sort of butted in line and swiped the case!

Russellc

 

[Plott]

Mightiness,
as you know I like the Scryer very much, in fact I adore it 😍
But now I'm building the XA252 and would build it as mos only... but... would I like it that much? Or will I miss the SIT?
Should I go for the SIT version? - is it actually the SIT that makes the sound seductive, or something else?
I just started to populate the boards, so I still could take another direction.

 

[Zen Mod]

you'll like it whatever version you make

that much ...... that if you try more than one, you'll want to build that one too to have it

seductiveness of ZM's amps is not in parts used, but produced in ZM's fun while devising them

 

[Plott]

 

[Vunce]

Mightiness,
as you know I like the Scryer very much, in fact I adore it 😍
But now I'm building the XA252 and would build it as mos only.……

Scryer is amongst the top shelf in my amp stable also, so selfishly, I’d wish for you to build the straight Mosfet version XA252 to gauge your “happiness” because its on my winter build list also.😁

 

[rhthatcher]

There is the middle path of XA252 SET between MOS and SIT. Don’t forget that option.

 

[Plott]

Scryer is amongst the top shelf in my amp stable also, so selfishly, I’d wish for you to build the straight Mosfet version XA252 to gauge your “happiness” because its on my winter build list also.😁

I will stick to the MOS only version, promised

 

[tonyEE]

I briefly had the opportunity to hear an XA252SIT. It's a SIT with cojones. Hopefully I'll get my hands on one soon.

The MOS is for Pass Labs type customers. You need the SIT version. You will want the SIT version.

 

[Plott]

Oh come on... life could be so easy without such remarks... 🤪
So, now I don't know, sorry @Vunce , it's not my fault... will see...

 

[Vunce]

Hahaha!!😂
You must follow where the diya heart brings you….. Enjoy the journey!!😁

 

[Zen Mod]

I briefly had the opportunity

which of other Greedy Boyz is close to your neck of ..... Caboosessss?

 

[Robin De Wolf]

I briefly had the opportunity to hear an XA252SIT. It's a SIT with cojones. Hopefully I'll get my hands on one soon.

The MOS is for Pass Labs type customers. You need the SIT version. You will want the SIT version.

I wish I didn't read this. MOS is great but now there's the question. What if SIT....

 

[Russellc]

Does anyone know what rectification Pass Labs uses for the XA 25? Going back to 6 moons review, maybe they reveal which devices are used.

Russellc