Yes, I will fill out the form for 1 or 2 sets. In the meantime, we might make some noise to inform possible builders. Can someone with experience please elaborate on the audible differences between say the first version and the later versions?
Since the only ones who expressed their opinion want a delay to decrease price but most didn't express themselves, I'll shift all deadlines only by a week.
I'll fix price and send PayPal invoices Sunday, March 27.
All payments are due by April, 3.
Most partecipants from the 7th GB still have to build their modules and were 'new' builders... So I guess it's my turn...
New boards (and most of all the updated BOM) sounds more neutral and transparent with more details, with an almost perfect timbre. Apparently the reduced distortion makes them even more sweet and spot-on but the updated BOM should have a role too.
I'll fix price and send PayPal invoices Sunday, March 27.
All payments are due by April, 3.
Most partecipants from the 7th GB still have to build their modules and were 'new' builders... So I guess it's my turn...
New boards (and most of all the updated BOM) sounds more neutral and transparent with more details, with an almost perfect timbre. Apparently the reduced distortion makes them even more sweet and spot-on but the updated BOM should have a role too.
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Woah, nice!
So you think we could place an order for the BOM (SMD excluded for me)?
It might be interesting to use the FE in an active system. This thread is about the GB 2016, and since 2013 a separate thread discusses the various builds of the FE. In this build thread I have asked a question, in order to explore the options for an active system and the required sets of FE's.
The build thread can be found here:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/chip-amps/234032-my_ref-fremen-edition-build-thread-tutorial-236.html
The build thread can be found here:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/chip-amps/234032-my_ref-fremen-edition-build-thread-tutorial-236.html
veneri, have you built one already? I am quite exited to build one myself and was wondering if you could give me a short idea how it sounds 🙂
I've built the first version, in 2013.
You can find a few opinions about the sound and the differences with the Mauro Penasa MyRef here.
thanks, for the link. I read that thread already. Sounds very intresting. I was hoping to hear your personal impression 🙂
Dario, when the updated BOM is ready, can you please indicate what parts will be premounted on the smt pcb?
One more question about the BOM, in order to get a feel whether or not it will be feasable for me to solder smt parts. Can you please indicate the size of the various smt parts?
Parts included in the SMD kit are now in blue on the BOM.
Welcome on board! 🙂
Most parts are 1206 size, 3 are 0805 and only the two BAW diodes a bit tricky.
See this graph (From Wikipedia):
Also give a look on the YouTube video linked on the opening post to have an idea.
I'm still waiting PP email associated address for:
DIYCalderon
MRSavage (unless it's the same of the 2nd run)
Ghiglie
Ggerla
Please PM me.
So far price will be 30€/kit
DIYCalderon
MRSavage (unless it's the same of the 2nd run)
Ghiglie
Ggerla
Please PM me.
So far price will be 30€/kit
Still no news from DIY_Calderon and account confirmation from MrSavage.
While I'm sure I will receive news from mr savage I've already contacted diy_calderon via PM with no answer...
Since 5 kits are not confirmed I'll wait tomorrow to fix price and send payment requests.
While I'm sure I will receive news from mr savage I've already contacted diy_calderon via PM with no answer...
Since 5 kits are not confirmed I'll wait tomorrow to fix price and send payment requests.
Thanks for the indication of the smt sizes. The 1206 size can be soldered about as easy as hole through components, even with a standard soldering iron. If needed, youtube is also your friend on instruction of smt soldering. This new GB is an interesting oppportunity to update your equipment.
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