Doug Self's New Preamp Construction and Pictures

redjr · 1st September 2012, 04:13 PM

Thot I would start a new thread on the build and construction of the new Doug Self's pre-amp as published in Elektor. This is intended primarily for construction, build techniques, and enclosure topics. Be sure to include lots of pictures!

I've started it with a series of PCB pics - both empty and populated. More to follow as I embark on putting this all into a custom case.

redjr · 1st September 2012, 04:17 PM

More.... Input PCBs with ribbon cable and some custom 2-pin interconnects.

Bonsai · 1st September 2012, 04:36 PM

Very nice redjr! Looks like a big project but no doubt worth the effort.

aeronautical · 1st September 2012, 04:46 PM

Looks great...are those boards commercially available?

Do you know how this amp compares to others in the DIY community?

aeronautical · 1st September 2012, 04:48 PM

pre-amp...pardon

redjr · 1st September 2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeronautical

Looks great...are those boards commercially available?

Do you know how this amp compares to others in the DIY community?

Yes. They are available from Elektor. I do not know how it compare to others. There's another thread that's been started for a few months now that discusses it's design with Doug Self's original Precision Pre 96.

aeronautical · 1st September 2012, 05:03 PM

I will go look for it...thanks.

will you be posting pictures as you mount it and wire it?

redjr · 1st September 2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeronautical

I will go look for it...thanks.

will you be posting pictures as you mount it and wire it?

Yes, that is the plan. It will take some time, since I haven't even decided on a suitable enclosure yet. Plus, there are many internal interconnects that need to be custom made to length using the proper type of wire - control vs signal. Some will need to be shielded, while others can be simply twisted pair.

Coconuts 500 · 1st September 2012, 08:19 PM

This must be good. I certainly trust Doug Self. Looks expensive, though. How much have you spent on all these parts?

5th element · 1st September 2012, 08:43 PM

It does look expensive and that's just looking at all the sockets and connectors etc. I always find that they cost way more then I'd like them too!

1st September 2012, 04:36 PM	#3
Bonsai diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Europe	Very nice redjr! Looks like a big project but no doubt worth the effort. __________________ bonsai https://www.ovationhifidelity.com/ and DIY here http://hifisonix.com/ Ground Loops http://hifisonix.com/ground-loops/

1st September 2012, 08:43 PM	#10
5th element diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England	It does look expensive and that's just looking at all the sockets and connectors etc. I always find that they cost way more then I'd like them too! __________________ What the hell are you screamin' for? Every five minutes there's a bomb or somethin'! I'm leavin! bzzzz! Now with website! www.5een.co.uk under construction.

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1st September 2012, 04:46 PM	#4
aeronautical diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bryant, Arkansas	Looks great...are those boards commercially available? Do you know how this amp compares to others in the DIY community?

1st September 2012, 04:48 PM	#5
aeronautical diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bryant, Arkansas	pre-amp...pardon

1st September 2012, 05:03 PM	#7
aeronautical diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bryant, Arkansas	I will go look for it...thanks. will you be posting pictures as you mount it and wire it?

1st September 2012, 08:19 PM	#9
Coconuts 500 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2010	This must be good. I certainly trust Doug Self. Looks expensive, though. How much have you spent on all these parts?