If these boards are slightly different it would probably be best to get a new stencil. A maylar/lapton stencil looks like a great alternative to a more expensive metal stencil - Mylar-Kapton SMT Stencils | Prototype PCB assembly | Stencils Unlimited
I’ll look around and see if I still have my stencil…whoever wants it, pm me in a few days and we can work out a price…As long as it is okay with Leo since I have signed an NDA with him.
It’s an exceptionally great amplifier at a giveaway price imho.
Best,
Anand.
It’s an exceptionally great amplifier at a giveaway price imho.
Best,
Anand.
If somebody does get these stencils please confirm what rev board they are for.
Thanks Leo for the Starkrimson PCBs. I was able to complete my amps without a stencil. I used an HDMI microscope, though.
The Murata power supplies were making an unpleasant hissing squealing noise, so I swapped them out.
I have had multiple customers report similar issue with the Murata supplies. I will stop recommending them.
How do you like the new supplies which ones are they?
I do like the new supplies. They are silent and power the amp well. They are Recom RACM230-54SG
The Starkrimson Mono amps just won Budget Product of the year from The Absolute Sound, check it out:
"I know that Starkrimson is supposed to be a pear, but to my mind it is a peach of an amplifier, sweet and dynamic, at a delicious price point. To my ears, it sounds like a high-definition Class A amplifier and surely offers a glimpse into the future of Class D amplification. An absolute must-audition." and "The Starkrimson performed flawlessly with excellent bass impact, transient clarity, and purity of tone."
Full review here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AYGmLtWPrmmCgPD6zcIbjQxzIHzChfhV/view?usp=sharing
"I know that Starkrimson is supposed to be a pear, but to my mind it is a peach of an amplifier, sweet and dynamic, at a delicious price point. To my ears, it sounds like a high-definition Class A amplifier and surely offers a glimpse into the future of Class D amplification. An absolute must-audition." and "The Starkrimson performed flawlessly with excellent bass impact, transient clarity, and purity of tone."
Full review here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AYGmLtWPrmmCgPD6zcIbjQxzIHzChfhV/view?usp=sharing
Just saw this Leo, great review and congratulations! It's a big deal when an industry veteran writer like Dick Olsher gives the component a thumbs up! Like I've said to others, this amp is my Class D reference. Being light weight and transportable is very nice.
You should repackage the amp in 6061 aircraft aluminum and sell it for 3 times the price, ala Jeff Rowland 😉.
Happy New Year!
Best,
Anand.
You should repackage the amp in 6061 aircraft aluminum and sell it for 3 times the price, ala Jeff Rowland 😉.
Happy New Year!
Best,
Anand.