Hi guys. I would like to build the Valve Itch. Currently own a Creek OBH 9-SE pre.
Cartridge: just bought an AT-F7 which I like. Also have Heed Zene and Dynavector Karat, but those need repair once funds allow. Anyway all low voltage MC so would need step-up transformers.
I guess V1.2 is the current version for the Itch. Without reading all 222 pages, does someone have a parts list with recommended parts to start off with? I realise there's many options, but that also makes it difficult to start without a baseline.
Cartridge: just bought an AT-F7 which I like. Also have Heed Zene and Dynavector Karat, but those need repair once funds allow. Anyway all low voltage MC so would need step-up transformers.
I guess V1.2 is the current version for the Itch. Without reading all 222 pages, does someone have a parts list with recommended parts to start off with? I realise there's many options, but that also makes it difficult to start without a baseline.
Yes V1.2 is the last one. In post #410 Woodturner-Fran posted a detailed BOM but examine carefully for needed changes by comparing V1.2 with the older version he included in the zip file.
Hi All,
Well I have finished an Itch at last!
It was my first point to point wiring project and has taken me three builds, and a couple of years to get it right.
I know some of the wiring could be better, but I have done my best and have a functioning Itch. I built version 1.2 with basic parts except C4 was the Mica cap groupbuy and C4 I used a Russian Teflon I had on hand.
It sounds fantastic, a real big leap forward in my system. It has very high detail, hearing a lot more of a recording with sharp imaging and holographic stage.
I would urge anyone contemplating an Itch to build one.
Salas, thank you for sharing this design with the community, its a real gift!
Cheers
Ian
Well I have finished an Itch at last!
It was my first point to point wiring project and has taken me three builds, and a couple of years to get it right.
I know some of the wiring could be better, but I have done my best and have a functioning Itch. I built version 1.2 with basic parts except C4 was the Mica cap groupbuy and C4 I used a Russian Teflon I had on hand.
It sounds fantastic, a real big leap forward in my system. It has very high detail, hearing a lot more of a recording with sharp imaging and holographic stage.
I would urge anyone contemplating an Itch to build one.
Salas, thank you for sharing this design with the community, its a real gift!
Cheers
Ian
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I'm not happy with Caddock MK-132V series for RIAA resistors because the sound is very thin, I will go for Shinkoh😉
I dont know anyone that praises Caddocks. Many people here praises the spec/price but my two implementation trials has been disastrous. In xovers they dont make any sense at all. At low voltages I find them working ok in DC but not in AC. I have no clue why but the thick film implementations seems to f**k up the AC signal. Forget them for now, theres much better prise/value on the market.
Welwyn RC55Y is my workhorse atm. Special purpouses demands other but those you can count on without crazy prizes. Building up my library on those.
Yes it's a very good resistor, where do you buy?
At Farnell I can only get 100K & 6K81 but can't get 820K.
At Farnell I can only get 100K & 6K81 but can't get 820K.
Distrelic sorry. Might find cheaper but you wont be dissapointed. They are expensive on one one transaktions and their supply is truly limited vs mouser but come up in numbers its really nice. We could do a GB on E 96. 10 pple buying 100 or 1000 makes difference
Elfa-Distrelec: Wow 37€87 for 12 resistors but Farnell have more or less the same prices but shipping is less expensive for me but don't have 820K.
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There are no cheap tricks. But there are lesser good products if you want. Welwyn are good priced also there
Texas Components products 0,01 line holds their promises. Extremely good but fragile. Hold solder over 325 away and dont bend uncareful
I'm looking for a thick sound, I I have used successfully RC55 before also Shinkoh sounds superb.
Thicker sound is coal or mox. Kiwame is regular rebranded stock resistors. Sounds great. Isabellenhutte makes great resistors.