luvdunhill

Well, I might have to send some little do-dads for you to try out at some point.

The fabled L3 is likely going to be called the Apsara. I have built that topology in a power amp before, but the headphone amp has considerable refinements over that circuit (which is lovely nevertheless). The tube amp I had at the show was the Copenhagen which is a pentode amp. Also lovely - pentodes are underappreciated. Solid-State Buffer, or just a symbol of convience?

Kerry, for all that awesomeness, I still can't get behind: transformers in the rear (which stacks under the input stage and near PSU output connectors) and mounting transistors that way (versus angle bracket). Just my $0.02 though, beautiful work and what an amazing assent as a DIYer

Got some of the above to play around with, assuming no other suggestions from the peanut gallery

This is why I asked you to define what a short is. It seems you don't know what a short is, from your answer or how to measure one. Anyways, don't use the little beeping thing. Just measure resistance.

Ok, so what is the definition of a short then? Looks like your transformer and Ohm's Law came out unscathed.

As opposed to negative ohms? You want to measure resistance.

Define "short" within the largest precision available.

Made an offer on a house. First viewing four hours after listing and we have been informed by the owners that they have 8 showings scheduled tomorrow and Sunday and will make a decision then. I don't know why I even bother dealing with the real estate market, it's never been kind to me.

Looks interesting, I would probably build one.

Can anyone recommend a good surface mount, dual polarity, >50V, high hfe, in a power package that can do > 0.5W per package? I am looking at the PBSS4160PANPS but want more gain, if I can.

I just bought now OOP p-ch surface mount JFETs - that seems a bit crazy.

Exactly. I suppose you could parallel each position and calculate closest parallel equivalent, but yes - this is more important than 0.01% because in fact a 1% might randomly get you closer to then ideal value.

I definitely have some ... Some where.

It's more important to use E96 series resistors than the tolerance levels.

Nice! Down to my last few of those Tonite:

I believe the new chargers put out more current, though they look the same. It will work, just take a bit longer.

I like the Mjolnir 1 + HD800 - not sure if it's musical or sterile, it's just "right".

My assembly order arrived! Complete with quality stickers!

... And doing something useful. Any guesses on what?

cross-post, but in case anyone is interested: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-meet/291234-fs-nelson-pass-vfet2-front-end-pcbs.html#post4712322

prestoclassical.co.uk seems a winner.

At this point, I would say VMWare - as much as it pains me to say.

I am looking for a few OOP classical recordings on SACD (Mercury Living Presence, Vanguard Classics, MFSL, Telarc, Everest, etc.) and was wondering if anyone has go to places other than Amazon, EBay and ImportCD/DeepDiscounts they can recommend checking?