Not discarding any options or opinions but like I said in an earlier post I'm going to start with the one (?) on the parts list and if I'm happy with the results I may just leave it a that and don't try any other output mosfet.
Wile I waiting for the boards I'm going to have a look at the Aleph 1.7 because without a preamp the power amp is a no go.
Wile I waiting for the boards I'm going to have a look at the Aleph 1.7 because without a preamp the power amp is a no go.
I listen mostly to vinyl and only then to cd (my players doesn't have volume control) but mostly because I want to have the ability to select inputs (I have 2 turntables (well actually 5) and 2 cd players) and control the volume I listen too.
I have several sources I want to use and don't want to plug cables every time I want to listen to a record or a cd so it's just a convenient thing to have.
Checking the parts list to prepare the components for the build and I have a few missing and 2 questions:
1st Does the C4 (10pf) needs to be mica ?
2nd Can I replace C5 (1nf) with a 1n5 instead ?
PS: Aleph 1.7 up in running with a temporary volume control but still no input selector.
1st Does the C4 (10pf) needs to be mica ?
2nd Can I replace C5 (1nf) with a 1n5 instead ?
PS: Aleph 1.7 up in running with a temporary volume control but still no input selector.
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I asked because I have the 10pf in ceramic, in multilayer polyester (polypropylene (?)) but not in mica, same thing for the 1nf cap have so many different value ones but not a single 1nf but plenty of 1n5 ones.
If I put an order in with Farnell I'm screwed because they have a min value order and if I don't hit that mark have to pay handling fees and postage making the 4 caps I need very expensive that I may as well get them of *bay at 9 quid a pop.
If I put an order in with Farnell I'm screwed because they have a min value order and if I don't hit that mark have to pay handling fees and postage making the 4 caps I need very expensive that I may as well get them of *bay at 9 quid a pop.
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This morning was Like Christmas again
Most of the components I ordered arrived (2 to go) but the most important one was an envelope from the US.
I can't thank Mega_amp enough for the 2 boards, thanks man.
Spent part of the day populating the boards and they are almost done but now I can't find the stupid mica insulator for the output mosfets...
Not having a local electronics shop is so frustrating now going two wait to more days for them.
Thanks to Mega_amp again and I will post pics soon
Small question the output mosfets are normally 1/3rd of the height of the heatsink or ...
Only asking because my heatsink is 100mm tall and the boards are 89mm.
Most of the components I ordered arrived (2 to go) but the most important one was an envelope from the US.
I can't thank Mega_amp enough for the 2 boards, thanks man.
Spent part of the day populating the boards and they are almost done but now I can't find the stupid mica insulator for the output mosfets...
Not having a local electronics shop is so frustrating now going two wait to more days for them.
Thanks to Mega_amp again and I will post pics soon
Small question the output mosfets are normally 1/3rd of the height of the heatsink or ...
Only asking because my heatsink is 100mm tall and the boards are 89mm.
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