Finally, an affordable CD Transport: the Shigaclone story

[dantwomey]

And the very expensive but very nice Bulgins.

An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.

Regards,
Dan

 

[Puffin]

Audio1st. Looks great, but what does it sound like. I remember you made one mounted in a (Bamboo ?) chopping board ?. I have some off cuts of granite lying around. What's the difference sound wise between Wood (Bamboo) and Granite ?

 

[superhkm]

switches

And the Flatfish switches, how do they operate ?

 

[Algar_emi]

The Flatfish is using a toggle switch called TOC/Stop that is the "Door Closed" switch. Flip it to read the CD TOC (Table of Content) then flip the play switch:

There are four tiny toggle switches: for power, selecting tracks, pause and play, and one marked Stop/TOC. You have to flick the Stop/TOC switch or the Flatfish won’t read the entire CD if the previous CD you played had fewer tracks. For instance, if the previous CD had ten tracks, that is all the Flatfish will recognize on a subsequent disc until you click the switch to identify the contents of the new disc. However, if you Stop/TOC a disc with, say, 20 tracks, you should be covered for most CDs that follow

Just a few reviews:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue1/47labsflatfish.htm
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/47lab_flatfish_progression.htm
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/Magazine/equipment/0600/47labs.htm
http://www.dagogo.com/47LabFlatfishProgressionReview.html
http://www.stereotimes.com/trans050802.shtml
http://www.onhifi.com/product/47labs_products.htm
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/47lab/shigaraki.html


Sold one EZ31 to JimS, just one left to sell.

 

[superhkm]

The switches I have in my partsbox stay open or they stay closed, and can not be used as a substitute for pushbuttons. But I like the look of the flatfish switches, how do I specify this functionality ?
What I want is a " off - (on) " configuration , correct ?


The closest I get is (on)-off-(on) (on rsonline), but there is a difference between DPDT and DPST contact configuration , anyone care to clarify on this?

I guess that properly wired I can get a (on )-off -(on) to select tracks back and forth , and maybe play / pause ... ha.. am I answering my own question ?

 

[kevinkr]

Re: These may be cheesy

normally open switch

normally closed switch

From MPJA @ $0.29 ea.

Whadaya think?

...100?...200?...

I'm using essentially this very switch, and it works fine.. I tried some of the other larger types and while they look nice, the feel is not so good.

 

[JC Fardo]

Just add the 18mm MDF top and sit the granite base on three soft feet (or two soft feet and a spike).
All done...

Thanks audio1st

Did you consider adding Daruma roller blocks underneath.

Daruma

 

[Puffin]

Audio1st. Looks great, but what does it sound like. I remember you made one mounted in a (Bamboo ?) chopping board ?. I have some off cuts of granite lying around. What's the difference sound wise between Wood (Bamboo) and Granite ?

Bump.

 

[Zoran]

Hi
i ordered a RC-EZ31B
and
SF-P101N-15 PIN
mechanism, like future replacement opt
from the local store
*
Is that a right transport mech. for the transport from ez31 ?
thanks

 

[nickthevoice]

what do you do for LED DISPLAY ?
because I need 0.6 VDC for back light + what's SYNC1 and SYNC2 ?


other question:
The crystal oscillator to change for Citizen 300-8441 it's X901 ?

thanks in advance !

nicK

 

[audio1st]

Bump.

Hi Puffin, I'm hopeless at telling what is better, I have not got Peter's expert ears.
I will just say I could happily live with any of them and perhaps any rigid mounting (added mass), brings out the best of the transport. The granite would be my choice, which I will be using with a RC51, this will be my last transport ..

Did you consider adding Daruma roller blocks underneath.

Hi JC, I am very DIY and avoid using anything expensive ..

 

[luvdunhill]

would anyone be willing to take some pics or give some advice on removing the LCD display and rewiring up new buttons? This seems pretty complicated to me and I'm trying to decide on whether I should leave things as is and integrate it into the case, or chop it up as others have done.

 

[Algar_emi]

I'm doing just that at the very moment. I also integrating 2 new switches, Power On and TOC/Stop into the PCB, then relocating the transport control switches. I'll post pictures once done.

 

[Peter Daniel]

would anyone be willing to take some pics or give some advice on removing the LCD display and rewiring up new buttons? This seems pretty complicated to me and I'm trying to decide on whether I should leave things as is and integrate it into the case, or chop it up as others have done.

The display schematic attached.

 

[Algar_emi]

Still get one EZ31 left. I was at an other store in Montreal this weekend with a friend, and found three EZ31 there. So, after this one, I can still get a few...

 

[johnm]

Hi Iain - just tried to PM you but no success.

Have they still got spares in your branch of ASDA? Is this the EZ31 or the EZ51? I'd definately be interested in a having a spare mechanism.

Cheers,

- John

 

[luvdunhill]

The display schematic attached.

thanks Peter. I guess it's not obvious to me how to remove the LCD. I'll stare at it some more this weekend

 

[Peter Daniel]

IIRC you need to unsolder the display pins first to remove it. The white bracket is attached with 2 screws and two clips. And don't forget about the LED, it's there too.

 

[iihay]

Hi Iain - just tried to PM you but no success.

Have they still got spares in your branch of ASDA? Is this the EZ31 or the EZ51? I'd definately be interested in a having a spare mechanism.

Cheers,

- John

EZ31 will be going past on wednesday let me know if you want defo want one iain dot hay at btinternet dot com

CHeers

Iain

 

[nickthevoice]

anybody has good idea for DIY CD CLAMP ?

because the EZ31 bare CD clamp looks ugly

thanks !

nicK