I saw a mention of XLR in a post, but a search of the thread didn't pull up more info or any circuit changes. I'd love to include XLR input to the build. I have two DACs, one with XLR. Would love to A/B them.
TIA - Frank
TIA - Frank
You can use a simulated XLR input connection, can't be that bad, I saw that on some renowed preamps.
Simply connect XLR pin 1 to gnd, pin 2 is your In+ and pin3 terminated to gnd through a 1K resistor...
Simply connect XLR pin 1 to gnd, pin 2 is your In+ and pin3 terminated to gnd through a 1K resistor...
Well...
I have been trying to sell my Noir, I have 20+ amps here, sold several and got no takers.
Recently I bought a set of Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Planars, the new open version. 13ohms.
I have used them with 10+ amps and today I turned on the Noir and was shocked at how well the Noir works with these planars...
It is a very god pairing, very open, articulate and makes the Aeon 2 opens really sound world class IMO.
I re-read some posts asking how well the amp works with planars, these are the only planars I have at the moment, but the amp has no issues driving them at all...
Clarity, resolution, lots of details come thru nicely and a very nice tonailty as well.
So, the Noir is no longer for sale!
:>)
Alex
I have been trying to sell my Noir, I have 20+ amps here, sold several and got no takers.
Recently I bought a set of Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Planars, the new open version. 13ohms.
I have used them with 10+ amps and today I turned on the Noir and was shocked at how well the Noir works with these planars...
It is a very god pairing, very open, articulate and makes the Aeon 2 opens really sound world class IMO.
I re-read some posts asking how well the amp works with planars, these are the only planars I have at the moment, but the amp has no issues driving them at all...
Clarity, resolution, lots of details come thru nicely and a very nice tonailty as well.
So, the Noir is no longer for sale!
:>)
Alex
I use HiFiMan HE400 planars with my Noir, brilliant pairing, My AKG Q701s are better with the Whammy.
Thank you, i´m waiting pcb and making own BOM. It takes several weeks to arrive to Finland. That´s why i ask.
Take a look at post #100 and also post # 138 in this thread. They are written by diyAudio members who designed and laid out their own Noir PCB. Both were successful and both had a lot of fun, working on the project.
I recommend that you undertake to design and lay out your own Noir PCB. This gives you the opportunity to add extra features as these builders did; in one case the extra feature was a different X-by-Y aspect ratio to fit a different chassis. And in the other case the builder included several new circuits that don't appear in the "stock" Noir at all. When you do this yourself, you'll have a lot of fun and you'll gain a lot more DIY experience, which will be incredibly useful in future projects.
The Gerber files for the PCBs which are sold in the diyAudio Store, are the property of the diyAudio store. They are not mine to give away; but even if they were, I would refuse to give them away for free. Instead, I would advise members to support the diyAudio website and to support the diyAudio Store. If all you want is a clone of the Store's PCB, spend your money there and keep the enterprise alive and thriving.
Ha!!
That made my 71 year old brain smile!!
"Your relationship with your Noir would make a pretty good Country and Western song. I loved her, I found another, I dumped her, I tried to sell her, nobody would buy her, I went back to her, now I love her even more than before, ..."
Gosh I would love to have a few beers with you!!
Alex
NOTE: I have a new set of HEDD Phones from a German company, low efficiency, but the NOIR really kicks them in the pants.....
That made my 71 year old brain smile!!
"Your relationship with your Noir would make a pretty good Country and Western song. I loved her, I found another, I dumped her, I tried to sell her, nobody would buy her, I went back to her, now I love her even more than before, ..."
Gosh I would love to have a few beers with you!!
Alex
NOTE: I have a new set of HEDD Phones from a German company, low efficiency, but the NOIR really kicks them in the pants.....
Your arrogant and somewhat conceded reply to another member's request here is exactly what I would expect from you after reading MANY of your replies to members here who reach out to you for help!
Though you may be a loyal and donating member to this site, I personally would NOT waste my time asking you for any technical help, recommendations or even the time of day.
Best of luck with this Noir project.😉
mercedese63:
Gerbers are intellectual property. The designer is under no obligation to share them. Look no further than your own posts to find arrogance and conceit.
Gerbers are intellectual property. The designer is under no obligation to share them. Look no further than your own posts to find arrogance and conceit.
Congratulations on your successful build! I'm extremely pleased that you like the sound of your Noir. A wall-wart driven box containing four transistors.
...it’s a little more complicated than that. I’m positive if I designed something using the same pieces it would barely work, let alone sound incredible like Nior. 😎
