My Mini-As are running good 🙂
Here is the new SMD Mini-A layout that I am working on. It is based of the through-hole one, and accepts balanced inputs:
The board is just a bit smaller than the TH version, and the SMD resistors mount on both sides of the pcb. The resistor designations are the same as from the TH version:
http://www.diyamps.com/aleph/
Here is the through-hole board for comparison:
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Brian
Here is the new SMD Mini-A layout that I am working on. It is based of the through-hole one, and accepts balanced inputs:

The board is just a bit smaller than the TH version, and the SMD resistors mount on both sides of the pcb. The resistor designations are the same as from the TH version:
http://www.diyamps.com/aleph/
Here is the through-hole board for comparison:

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Brian
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Here is a PSU design to go with the new miniA layout:
The idea is to create a pcb set containing 2 PSU boards and 2 amp boards, and scored like the last set for easy separation. 6"x6" total size for the pcb set.
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Brian

The idea is to create a pcb set containing 2 PSU boards and 2 amp boards, and scored like the last set for easy separation. 6"x6" total size for the pcb set.
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Brian
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Re: HAHA.
Why not. their tolerance is lower.!
xr000 said:IT 'S EXCELLENT
But I don't like SMD.conponent.
surport!
Why not. their tolerance is lower.!
Re: Re: HAHA.
I like thru hole better too.
1) more choices and can source locally if necessary.
2) easier to work with.
c) I already have a bunch of thru hole stuff on hand
4) easier to work with
Brian's previous thru hole mini/30 boards left very little to be desired.
Why not. their tolerance is lower.! [/B]
I like thru hole better too.
1) more choices and can source locally if necessary.
2) easier to work with.
c) I already have a bunch of thru hole stuff on hand
4) easier to work with

Brian's previous thru hole mini/30 boards left very little to be desired.
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Re: Re: Re: HAHA.
1st) thats Mine & Brian's Boards, i helped.
2nd) the mini a SMD can be sourced out all from digi key all parts are from digi key.
3rd smd mini a's sound better.
When i get a board made ill build a pair and pass them around any one interested in listening to a set.
The first smd Mini A's ( the ones that got all this going ) Sound better to me than the through hole one's.
mpmarino said:
I like thru hole better too.
1) more choices and can source locally if necessary.
2) easier to work with.
c) I already have a bunch of thru hole stuff on hand
4) easier to work with
Brian's previous thru hole mini/30 boards left very little to be desired.
1st) thats Mine & Brian's Boards, i helped.
2nd) the mini a SMD can be sourced out all from digi key all parts are from digi key.
3rd smd mini a's sound better.
When i get a board made ill build a pair and pass them around any one interested in listening to a set.
The first smd Mini A's ( the ones that got all this going ) Sound better to me than the through hole one's.
BrianGT said:My Mini-As are running good 🙂
Here is the new SMD Mini-A layout that I am working on. It is based of the through-hole one, and accepts balanced inputs:
Brian
If you want to have the smallest board possible you could ditch the SMD 9610s and go back to through hole, just for the 9610s, and have better heat dissapation options. But don't listen to me, I'm not currently in the market for boards.
I still envy your board deisgn skills.

Will the new through-hole mini-A board run include the extra output boards to allow expansion to Aleph3/30/5?
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needtubes said:Will the new through-hole mini-A board run include the extra output boards to allow expansion to Aleph3/30/5?
They are the same as the last one's We have not changed any thing with those.
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Jase
I would be interested in either through the hole or smd.
Probobly through the hole because i don't feel comfortable soldering smd stuff...
Any idea on when these might be ready for purchase and shipping?
Probobly through the hole because i don't feel comfortable soldering smd stuff...
Any idea on when these might be ready for purchase and shipping?
1st) thats Mine & Brian's Boards, i helped.
Sorry man, I didn't know..nice job! I could only dream of developing a design with my current skills in this area.
I'm not in the market for boards right now either. Feel free to ignore me!
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mpmarino said:
Sorry man, I didn't know..nice job! I could only dream of developing a design with my current skills in this area.
I'm not in the market for boards right now either. Feel free to ignore me!
No need to ignore you.! keep posting if you have ideas please post those too 🙂 Every ones input helps. Thus how we got this far with this design.
Jase
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MashBill said:Jase,
Are you doing parts kits too?
Thanks,
Bill
Yes for both psu's and both smd / through hole MINI A's.
Re: Re: Re: Re: HAHA.
You didn't help with the board design... just with the organization of group buy for the component kits.
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jleaman said:1st) thats Mine & Brian's Boards, i helped.
2nd) the mini a SMD can be sourced out all from digi key all parts are from digi key.
3rd smd mini a's sound better.
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You didn't help with the board design... just with the organization of group buy for the component kits.
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