Completely understood, Dario. It seems Covid is teaching us many lessons, including patience. I just feel bad that you had to wait 2.5 hours and still didn't get in.
A short story to build anticipation. I was doing some work on my main Fremen amp, so I hooked up my Impasse/Pass F4 amp during the work.
The Impasse/Pass F4 has a tube voltage gain stage and the F4 current gain stage and should be a top amp. I decided to try a new tube and that sounded so good I was really enjoying listening to it. I started thinking it might sound better than the Fremen.
But when I put the Fremen amp into the system, I knew in 2 seconds that the Fremen amp was clearly the best and not by a small margin. And that was with the old board.
I can wait because I know Dario is doing everything can during bad times. But I am looking forward to the new boards.
Jac
A short story to build anticipation. I was doing some work on my main Fremen amp, so I hooked up my Impasse/Pass F4 amp during the work.
The Impasse/Pass F4 has a tube voltage gain stage and the F4 current gain stage and should be a top amp. I decided to try a new tube and that sounded so good I was really enjoying listening to it. I started thinking it might sound better than the Fremen.
But when I put the Fremen amp into the system, I knew in 2 seconds that the Fremen amp was clearly the best and not by a small margin. And that was with the old board.
I can wait because I know Dario is doing everything can during bad times. But I am looking forward to the new boards.
Jac
Hi Dario,
I appreciate so much the effort and dedication you have put into this project, the 14th group buy. I am grateful.
And these days are difficult. Things that normally are easy, like shopping or mailing, are not right now. I encourage you to put the PCB boards on hold for the rest of December. Take December for yourself. The boards can be shipped in the new year, no worries. I know I can speak only for myself, but that is what I feel.
I appreciate so much the effort and dedication you have put into this project, the 14th group buy. I am grateful.
And these days are difficult. Things that normally are easy, like shopping or mailing, are not right now. I encourage you to put the PCB boards on hold for the rest of December. Take December for yourself. The boards can be shipped in the new year, no worries. I know I can speak only for myself, but that is what I feel.
I completely agree. I'm happy to wait until things get easier even if Brexit provides a final twist!
Robert (sadly soon to be out of the EU)
Robert (sadly soon to be out of the EU)
I agree! December it´s a mad month to ship goods.
There´s a lot of packs traveling around the world.
Keep safe!
There´s a lot of packs traveling around the world.
Keep safe!
Any news about updated BOM?
The most interesting part is the most suitable R3 for Vishay power caps and C13.
hey Dario, I also think that your efforts and efforts were enough for this year. It would be enough for me if you send out the circuit boards next year.
Please drop it for now
Hope the Holidays are rewarding for you and the family.
I find myself listening to the Linn Jazz internet feed to relax if home alone. Used to be Psychomed, but they went away. Search up a 320K feed and let someone pick the music. Helps me more and more.
Hope the Holidays are rewarding for you and the family.
I find myself listening to the Linn Jazz internet feed to relax if home alone. Used to be Psychomed, but they went away. Search up a 320K feed and let someone pick the music. Helps me more and more.
Merry Christmas everyone, like other HiFi Collective customers I received a coupon that I will not use (unfortunately I have already made my purchases ...).
10% discount. Here is the message and the voucher code:
"Hi guys, I just wanted to personally take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year on behalf of the HiFi Collective team.
The 10% off Sale starts NOW and finishes at Midnight (00:00), 31st December 2020.
The voucher code is
BOXDAY20
Remember to click ADD COUPON "
If you need to buy Mundorf M-Lytic, M-Resist, Amtrans, Charcroft Z-foil, etc. in europe, HiFi Collective can be a good supplier.
A warm greeting
Ciao
Giacinto
10% discount. Here is the message and the voucher code:
"Hi guys, I just wanted to personally take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year on behalf of the HiFi Collective team.
The 10% off Sale starts NOW and finishes at Midnight (00:00), 31st December 2020.
The voucher code is
BOXDAY20
Remember to click ADD COUPON "
If you need to buy Mundorf M-Lytic, M-Resist, Amtrans, Charcroft Z-foil, etc. in europe, HiFi Collective can be a good supplier.
A warm greeting
Ciao
Giacinto
Dario, can you give us an update on the status of the mail system in Italy and our group buy? I hope you're healthy there.
Things have gotten pretty crazy in USA.
Peace,
Tom E
Things have gotten pretty crazy in USA.
Peace,
Tom E
Boards finally shipped!
Finally this evening I've been able to ship almost all boards (only angchuck is missing for lack of parts), just updated the spreadsheet.
Sorry Tom, I've missed this post.
I'm fine and things are more or less under control, infections rate is stable (but not low, about 12-15000 new infections daily, 500-600 deads per day) and intesive care places are occupied by COVID ill people at about 30% rate.
The postal system works regularly, it is the access to post offices that is insane, most post offices are open only in the morning and really long lines are still the norm.
Finally this evening I've been able to ship almost all boards (only angchuck is missing for lack of parts), just updated the spreadsheet.
Sorry Tom, I've missed this post.
I'm fine and things are more or less under control, infections rate is stable (but not low, about 12-15000 new infections daily, 500-600 deads per day) and intesive care places are occupied by COVID ill people at about 30% rate.
The postal system works regularly, it is the access to post offices that is insane, most post offices are open only in the morning and really long lines are still the norm.
Sorry for the long time to answer, I have 4 extra PCB kits, 1 Isabellenhuettes kit and SMD option is available.
3 forumers already signed in the spreadsheet:
- peppemigliozzi (1 kit w/SMD)
- ugo56 (1 kit)
- Aswin2 (1 kit)
EDIT:
I've other requests in PM list since september (!) I will also PM those.
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Hi Dario
I'll wait for the next round im burning through money on different projects at an alarming rate.
Thanks
I'll wait for the next round im burning through money on different projects at an alarming rate.
Thanks
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