GC Preamp Suggestions

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1st Listen

Well I managed to cobble together enough cables to give it a first listen...through a pair of headphones. At first I thought I screwed up because I got a nasty cycling whine...but it turns out I had connected the supply cable for the DS1802 backwards. After that It sounded pretty much transparent which is exactly what I wanted. So far I am VERY happy with the results. I could pick up no noises at all, no humm, no buzz, no hiss, just silence...except when playing music of course 😀 I'll test her out tomorrow on my parallel LM4780's :devilr:
 
Ok here is my new and improved Brian GT inspired, single channel preamp section.

I have made this version a single layer for testing, but im still working on my double sided version. Im finding it a bit tricky as I have designed very little single sided boards never mind double sided ones.

Being single sided I was unable route one trace (the dashed yellow line) I will just jumper this with some wire.

Well, heres the image let me know what you guys think.

Cheers

Craig.
 

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n00beR said:
Ok here is my new and improved Brian GT inspired, single channel preamp section.

I have made this version a single layer for testing, but im still working on my double sided version. Im finding it a bit tricky as I have designed very little single sided boards never mind double sided ones.

Being single sided I was unable route one trace (the dashed yellow line) I will just jumper this with some wire.

Well, heres the image let me know what you guys think.

Cheers

Craig.

Nice!
Why dont you route the trace from E$2 pin 2 on the outside of the chip and up to the resistor? then you can take the output down the center underneath E$2 and you get rid of the jumper.
Just an idea..........
 
WOW! Thanks SvErD,

I spent ages trying to route that trace and never even thought of that :scratch:

It sure does help asking you guys for input 😀

Thanks again SvErD you've made my day, i hate jumpers :up:

edit:trace missing from PCB
 

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WorkingAtHome said:
What are you using to control the 1802 for your tests? Some simple push buttons?


Yes, I have a simple spring loaded switch that I am using for testing. I also have a set of pushbuttons removed from a broken VCR. These work fine for test purposes, but when I get around to building the chassis I will use a more elegant approach. Also if anyone would like to start throwing in ideas for a source selector feel free.

G.
 
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