Update on Remote control X-Altra Mini II front plate: the new IR Plexiglas window should arrive this coming week. I will assemble it, photograph it and then Gianluca will show it with the other non-Remote X-Altra Mini II front plate. You should be able to order a remote housing kit from late next week.
Concerning C18,C19 forget about it, I didn't think enough I guess as they are common to both the OPA1641 where they are placed. Right?
I'll wait for you on the R5,R6 question though.
Many thanks.
Thanks for catching another one!
R5 and R6 must both be 330 Ohms - I'll post an updated schema and BOM tomorrow.
C18 and C19 are shown on the right channel but because of the compact board size and the loacation of these caps, they are providing decoupling for both channels.
Appreciate your feedback - thank you!
@Bonsai, sorry for not grouping feedbacks, I'll do better next time.
As you will update the BOM of RIAA:
R1,R30,R34 are listed as 150 (just like in schematic) and have ref 603-RT1206FRE07270RL which is 270,
R2 is listed as 150 (just like in schematic) and have ref 603-RT1206FRE07270L (which is 270 with a typo).
If they are R150, we should read MSR 603-RT1206FRE07150RL just like R11,R18,R28,R29.
R38 has REF 603-RT1MEG, it should be the same as R37: MSR 603-RT1206FRE071ML
This one is just to be sure: R25,R26,R31,R35 are listed as 68k, the REF is 652-CRT1206FZ6812ELF which is 68.1k which is ok as it is in the 1% tolerance of 68k, if we really want 68k at 1% Yageo has 603-RT1206FRD0768KL.
Thanks
As you will update the BOM of RIAA:
R1,R30,R34 are listed as 150 (just like in schematic) and have ref 603-RT1206FRE07270RL which is 270,
R2 is listed as 150 (just like in schematic) and have ref 603-RT1206FRE07270L (which is 270 with a typo).
If they are R150, we should read MSR 603-RT1206FRE07150RL just like R11,R18,R28,R29.
R38 has REF 603-RT1MEG, it should be the same as R37: MSR 603-RT1206FRE071ML
This one is just to be sure: R25,R26,R31,R35 are listed as 68k, the REF is 652-CRT1206FZ6812ELF which is 68.1k which is ok as it is in the 1% tolerance of 68k, if we really want 68k at 1% Yageo has 603-RT1206FRD0768KL.
Thanks
Here are some pictures of the final X-Altra Mini II Remote Control. The complete kit for the housing will be available on the modushop website shortly. I will add the link to the first post once it is available. The red LED at the top position of the volume control is the mute function - when the pre is muted, the LED illuminates between the front panel and volume control knob gap. It’s completely hidden from sight otherwise.
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Finally, one of the rear panel. The Remote Control board also provides a +12 V trigger output (40 mA max with current limiting).
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You can move the headphone socket board around by c 1 mm for better alignment. The board screws into back of the front panel in a recess with 2 off M3 X 6mm screws.
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You can move the headphone socket board around by c 1 mm for better alignment. The board screws into back of the front panel in a recess with 2 off M3 X 6mm screws.
Gianluca at Modushop has put the new Remote Control X-Altra-Mini II Chassis up - you can buy them now
https://modushop.biz/site/index.php?route=product/search&search=XALTRA
These are beautifully made and come with:-
Housing with metal covers (for better screening) side plates
Machined and laser printed front panel
Blank 3mm aluminium base plate (you drill the holes to mount the board using the template linked to in the first post)
No rear panel - this is suppled from my side as a double PCB pair, drilled, milled and printed.
On the Remote Control version, a Plexiglas insert is provided that slots into the square milled hole - secure in place with a small dab of clear RTV in each corner
https://modushop.biz/site/index.php?route=product/search&search=XALTRA
These are beautifully made and come with:-
Housing with metal covers (for better screening) side plates
Machined and laser printed front panel
Blank 3mm aluminium base plate (you drill the holes to mount the board using the template linked to in the first post)
No rear panel - this is suppled from my side as a double PCB pair, drilled, milled and printed.
On the Remote Control version, a Plexiglas insert is provided that slots into the square milled hole - secure in place with a small dab of clear RTV in each corner
