Selling some dac stuff:
2x TDA1541A S1 : HSH8805 : SOLD These were pulled by myself out of cd-players (Creek CD60 and Orelle CD-160) so I assume they are genuine. I have used/tested them in my tda1541a dac and their sound is substantially better than the regular 80s/mid 90s tda1541a and I also prefer them over the late 90s tda1541a's (which are a bit too 'crispy' to my ear)
1x Abbas Tube Dem clock for tda1541a :SOLD
1x Tribute Autoformer Volume control SOLD : Stereo Autoformer volume control, with 2x autoformers and ELNa selector switch
2x Andrea Mori low phase noise clocks SOLD Pierce oscillator (2nd best model of the lineup) 5.6448 MHz & 6.144 MHz, including hammond boxes and crystals
1x pair of Bisesik output transformers for DAC, SOLD
Ratio 1:16
1primary, 1 secondary
Big version=bigger bandwidth
PCB designed by Ivan, with 2x hand wound I/V resistors (33 Ohm) and a buffer output stage, consisting of 2xpairs matched Toshiba SJ74, SK170 for low output impedance
1x IanCanada FifpoQ3 : SOLD : FIFO reclocker for raspberry Pi, 2x Accusilicon clocks optional for SOLD
1x ReclockPi : SOLD
1x Sinepi : SOLD : converts sine to square wave, for clocks
1x RyanJ board for tda1541a simultaneous mode / mangled, but working perfectly= missing some ufl connectors / SOLD
Selling all due to buying the latest model dac by ECdesigns, causing me to stop trying to improve (let alone use) my tda1541a dac...
2x TDA1541A S1 : HSH8805 : SOLD These were pulled by myself out of cd-players (Creek CD60 and Orelle CD-160) so I assume they are genuine. I have used/tested them in my tda1541a dac and their sound is substantially better than the regular 80s/mid 90s tda1541a and I also prefer them over the late 90s tda1541a's (which are a bit too 'crispy' to my ear)
1x Abbas Tube Dem clock for tda1541a :SOLD
1x Tribute Autoformer Volume control SOLD : Stereo Autoformer volume control, with 2x autoformers and ELNa selector switch
2x Andrea Mori low phase noise clocks SOLD Pierce oscillator (2nd best model of the lineup) 5.6448 MHz & 6.144 MHz, including hammond boxes and crystals
1x pair of Bisesik output transformers for DAC, SOLD
Ratio 1:16
1primary, 1 secondary
Big version=bigger bandwidth
PCB designed by Ivan, with 2x hand wound I/V resistors (33 Ohm) and a buffer output stage, consisting of 2xpairs matched Toshiba SJ74, SK170 for low output impedance
1x IanCanada FifpoQ3 : SOLD : FIFO reclocker for raspberry Pi, 2x Accusilicon clocks optional for SOLD
1x ReclockPi : SOLD
1x Sinepi : SOLD : converts sine to square wave, for clocks
1x RyanJ board for tda1541a simultaneous mode / mangled, but working perfectly= missing some ufl connectors / SOLD
Selling all due to buying the latest model dac by ECdesigns, causing me to stop trying to improve (let alone use) my tda1541a dac...
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Geluidloopt, are you seriously implying that a modern DAC sounds better than a TDA1541A DAC aka "the DAC of DACs" produced in a special place in heaven? This is heretical and black sorcery probably causing a fatwa on your name. Do you realize you are in great danger now?!
Yes I realise i’m on thin ice here! But the modern dac, in this case, is the new dac by tda1541a guru John ECdesigns, so i might have bought myself some time before the pitchforks arrive…
John is not a guru but someone that knows his stuff very well whether it be older or newer technology (and not limited to audio). His brother is the one responsible for the appearance of products and the software which is also often well executed. I take you have the PowerDAC-R (otherwise no tubes)?
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I have the Powerdac-S, which is also a very good amp in it's own right actually! I have 2 diy tube monoblocks (46 drives 300b), of which I'm updating the power supplies. Once finished, I can use the dac straight on the grid of the 46, and hopefully something even better comes out of it!
we will be happy to buy his ECdesigns too !
(TDA1541A South-West area second pope in charge of conversion - NOS dpt only - . For Delta Sigma conversion see the North-East main local pope. For upsampling see the muzzin... and for discrete, please see...)
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There still is a weak spot for TDA1541A. I will never forget the feeling when I received a sealed box with 375 pieces of them. Made many DACs with it but there is (sometimes) nice modern technology to try out and one better keeps going linear with time IMHO.
(All gone so don’t bother 🙂)
(All gone so don’t bother 🙂)
Got my Tribute auto former volume a few days after I paid in exactly the condition described.
As an aside: For those asking about the price for the Tribute AVC--I think it was the same as new, but the tribute switched AVC is not exactly easy to get and I've heard of people either 1) not being able to get them or (2) waiting months to get them.
As an aside: For those asking about the price for the Tribute AVC--I think it was the same as new, but the tribute switched AVC is not exactly easy to get and I've heard of people either 1) not being able to get them or (2) waiting months to get them.
My friend Pieter let me know:
"Nice to see that second hand autoformers sell for more than originally paid for 🤔. Now that I stopped winding interstage and output transformers, most of my time is making autoformers, which sell for exactly the same as some twenty years ago despite the fact that Elma switches about doubled in price. Almost ready is a relay controlled unit with remote control, available in a complete package with input selection (passive preamp). Maybe I offer "naked" units for DIY but not sure yet. Lead time for autoformers is three to four weeks".
"Nice to see that second hand autoformers sell for more than originally paid for 🤔. Now that I stopped winding interstage and output transformers, most of my time is making autoformers, which sell for exactly the same as some twenty years ago despite the fact that Elma switches about doubled in price. Almost ready is a relay controlled unit with remote control, available in a complete package with input selection (passive preamp). Maybe I offer "naked" units for DIY but not sure yet. Lead time for autoformers is three to four weeks".
Interesting auto former with relay & input selecting,how about display ?
May I know if price is ready for Diy unit .
May I know if price is ready for Diy unit .
That's disappointing to hear that I'm the idiot who paid more than Tribute's retail for this AVC!
Here I thought it was a good deal given the lack of availability.
I wrote to Pieter urging him to update his website and show that while he's not winding IT/OPT, he makes these for individuals.
Here I thought it was a good deal given the lack of availability.
I wrote to Pieter urging him to update his website and show that while he's not winding IT/OPT, he makes these for individuals.