Oh boy. I actually started the initial Iron Pre a year ago and built as I was able. Took forever. THEN, I got an offer that I couldn't refuse, and I didn't. Will be building a second unit for myself.
Let me state the following: I am the kind of builder that isn't happy until something is built beyond expectations in durability. For example the chassis is good to start with, but I added a brace for the top where there are no supports. This is a typical design for most any chassis, but no not good enough for me. I don't want any flex, rattle or any kind of mechanical noise when you thump on the top sides and underwear. heh heh. Just the way that I am. Next off, I didn't like the plastic switch used for the selector, because I really don't like plastic. So now you get a stainless steel $60 switch made by Elna. I don't like cheap jacks, so all of the jacks are Manley. And on it goes
FWIW, I only put in 4 inputs. Three on the back, and a little input jack on the front. This unit not only has two outputs, but a pass through RCA set just so you can hook up directly to a headphone amp without going through all of that unneeded circuitry and volume control. Even put a metal cover the tranny because I think that although it isn't needed it looks better.
So if anyone might be interested, this will be sold for the cost of parts. Ain't that cool? $800 takes it.
Let me state the following: I am the kind of builder that isn't happy until something is built beyond expectations in durability. For example the chassis is good to start with, but I added a brace for the top where there are no supports. This is a typical design for most any chassis, but no not good enough for me. I don't want any flex, rattle or any kind of mechanical noise when you thump on the top sides and underwear. heh heh. Just the way that I am. Next off, I didn't like the plastic switch used for the selector, because I really don't like plastic. So now you get a stainless steel $60 switch made by Elna. I don't like cheap jacks, so all of the jacks are Manley. And on it goes
FWIW, I only put in 4 inputs. Three on the back, and a little input jack on the front. This unit not only has two outputs, but a pass through RCA set just so you can hook up directly to a headphone amp without going through all of that unneeded circuitry and volume control. Even put a metal cover the tranny because I think that although it isn't needed it looks better.
So if anyone might be interested, this will be sold for the cost of parts. Ain't that cool? $800 takes it.
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