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Hmmm, I didn't realize the mini3 was considered by some (many?) to be an entry level DIY design. I always thought it was pretty much the most advanced portable design out there, even though it is mainly the AD8397.

Let me know when you need my address, and I'll pm it to ya

Amb didn't seem to object, and Ken indicated he had his approval?

I dunno... did you see the stand or base a guy on diyaudio is constructing for his? Might turn out looking like a Rockport Sirius or wtf their turntable was...

Maybe Oicdn does their returns? With that many sets supposedly in the mail, etc., it sure sounds familiar...

Well, unfortunately Amb seems to be aware and supportive in this case (he posted in the thread). That was my biggest concern that ALO had just "appropriated" the design, much as a certain other manufacturer seems to. And do you really think that KB built this? Upgraded caps? There are only 5 electrolytics and 6 ceramics or possibly film caps in a mini3. Oh, maybe his version is no longer DC coupled, cuz ya know a boutique cap in the signal path is pure win...

Agreed, sorry to hear that. I wish you better luck with the next opportunity!

If it is, did he bother to get permission? Or is this just a "similar" amp? And using the same name as another Amb DIY amp... those were the two issues that bothered me when I saw this. Also ran across this (earlier, the quoted post)... ironic, no? It got better when I went back to read it tonight Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio - View Single Post - Ray Samuel Tomahawk, anything similar?

That will be epic...

Once announced, I'm sure it will more than double the price...

Anyone else notice this? hmmm.... ALO Double M3 amp - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Thirded... nice writeup and really good pics!

Oh, what a marvelous idea... DIYHiFi.org • View topic - HDMI and future digital DIY

Sounds like you went to the Odyssey room? Did you talk to Klaus? He's a trip... really great guy. Any impressions on the rest of their gear, and were they showing anything new (amp/preamp)? Nice writeups and pics!

I like that pic of the bores for the shot. Did anyone tell you that you do damn nice work?

I'd like to have a listen to the Buffalo as well! Glad to see you are finally getting out of there.

You mean "small" circle hole cutter tech skillz?

Black walnut, really thick veneer (3/4"?)...

Really nice Steve! Inspiring...

Partsconnexion: 15% off all film caps until Oct. 31st (20% off Jensens?) Soniccraft: 15% off everything (in stock only, check Specials page for a few exceptions)

Used to have those... worked pretty well once you figured out how to calibrate it in auto-eq (speakers->room correction).

I had a Nak LX-5 that I bought new in the '80s for years... finally sold it a few years ago. It never broke (while I had it).

Odyssey Cyclops integrated would be one to look at. New may be within your reach ($895 was one figure I saw, but not sure on current price). I don't see these come up used very often, but they have only been out a year or so. 110W/ch.

Congrats Nate... she's adorable!

And that's a bad thing?