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This is exactly the problem in fact.

Mike: Just out of curiosity, was there a vast difference between how your turntable setup sounded in meet conditions and at home? Probably a worthless question, but just curious

ahhh... heh

huh? what about just using USB to convert to i2s then into the NOS DAC? This is exactly what I do.

Sorry, the MMG simply doesn't have a huge sound stage. If you're looking for a huge sound stage, try the Vandersteen 2ce signatures.

I would have never guessed Poplar would look like that in a burl. It's such an even kilter wood.

right, but it's quite simple to adapt. Just leave off the regulators and the bypass caps, two pieces of wire and you're done!

what was it that tipped you off, all the avatars?

ahem.. I knew there was a reason this thread belonged in the Casino. Looks like you can get free samples of the OPA445 recommended in Kevin's schematic in both PDIP and SOIC from TI now.

heh, ok I was being sensational on purpose a bit deepak started it.

I love those heat sinks. I am using four double height versions of those.

well, the spreadsheet is just the same spreadsheet that Jeff sends as an invoice.

have you purchased from Glass Jar Audio before?

I'm a firm member of team single chassis. Dual chassis is/was FOTM, meaning something the consumer wanted, but something the serious designers saw issues with... perhaps, people are suddenly realizing that.

hah! I'll ask NP I'm assuming you're poking fun at me? anyways, either it meets the specs or it doesn't. My guess is that it does.

Pass labs Unveils XP-15 Phono Preamp | AV Guide "The extremely low-noise/high-gain structure of the XP-15 is capable of delivering more than 0.5 Volt of line-level signal output with a cartridge input of 80 micro-volts (0.08 mv). Pass Labs believes these to be the best performance figures in the industry for a phono-stage." I'm guessing it's pretty similar to the Xono, to get those gain figures...

LED + BJT CCS FTW!

ok, we are getting close to being set on initial payments. I have made arrangements or received payments from all but 1 member. At this point, Icarium is going to PM you with details about the sigma22 orders. We can go ahead and move forward on those. I am working on the input transformer side of things. I will be taking orders for two different transformers and two different options on each. Details here: diyAudio Forums - GB: Sowter 10K:10K Input Transformer - Page 1 ... "current info" here diyAudio Forums - GB: Sowter 10K:10K Input Transformer - Page 2 ... and sign-up and more concise information is here: diyAudio.com Wiki - projects by fanatics, for fanatics I'm committed to getting this working, as I will be using this on my own Dynafet. I will buy a pair of each model to experiment with both options. As I've said before, these transformers really prefer a constant impedance volume control, like a stepped attenuator. At worse case, we would have to use a relay based attenuator that mimics a stepped attenuator (lots of relays) or a actual stepped attenuator, if we couldn't get some sort of hybrid arrangement working. Just a small disclaimer. From my calculations, this group buy will probably put us right where we need to be (50 Cinemags and 12 Sowters), and once this happens, I'll close the group buy shortly thereafter and begin invoicing. Please read the first thread posted above. *** If you want to, please PM me or Icarium your preference and we will add you to the DiyA wiki ***

me too. Why are they so rare?

worked on my tan while watching the kids play in the water outside

falkon: welcome, I think you just passed the first test

no. We will pay Jeff individually, except for perhaps Team Spain.

So, a bit of an update. Things are slowly coming together. I have 2 payments so far using "e-check", which there seems to be a flat $5 fee for using. I'd recommend using this. However, one thing to note is it can take a while. I really need a bulk of the money in my bank account (which means I then have to transfer from PayPal) on Monday. This is looking like this may be hard to do. So, if you're using an "e-check" I'd really like you to start the process by COB tomorrow. Same with mailing a paper check, or money order. If you're using other PayPal methods, you have a bit of time, but don't wait until the last second, please. Also, try and use a PayPal calculator to figure in the fees. Let's not drag this out too long guys. Team Spain: YGPM Icarium: Feel free to chime in if I missed any salient details.

maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt, like SpammyDanny?

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