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10-04-2008, 11:43 AM
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Retro-Styling USB Monica DAC
Some weeks ago I received an (enhanced) USB Monica board from Yeo, diyparadise.com.
After collecting some material like plugs, switch, cable (cmc silver RCAs, Neutrik USB plug/adapter, mini xlr plug and socket, switch) and a small case (with electronics no one needs anymore) I got the time to built the DAC.
Because the case is (new but) recycled and the plates are coated with a sample of ABET laminati from Italy (famous 80s Memphis design) - it is a retro style NOS DAC. 
Have fun with it.
[Now it has to burn in. I think the black gate caps will need some time.]
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Headphones: Koss Porta Pro, [Grado SR60], Grado HF2, Grado RS1
Amps/DAC: Sigtone/Shek H1, iBasso D10 Cobra (mod), Yamamoto HA-02
Sources: iMac, MacBook Pro, USB Monica, Touch 16
Cables: DIY AG/AU Mundorf mini-mini and mini-cinch + LOD adapter, FadelArt cinch/RCA, van den Hul OptoCoupler
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10-04-2008, 12:46 PM
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That thing looks like it's built to last forever.
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10-05-2008, 12:55 AM
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It's damn nice.
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10-05-2008, 08:46 AM
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Beautiful work.
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10-05-2008, 12:43 PM
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Many thanks for looking and the kind comments - I am pleased. 
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"Less is more." - Mies van der Rohe
head-fi related audio stuff
Headphones: Koss Porta Pro, [Grado SR60], Grado HF2, Grado RS1
Amps/DAC: Sigtone/Shek H1, iBasso D10 Cobra (mod), Yamamoto HA-02
Sources: iMac, MacBook Pro, USB Monica, Touch 16
Cables: DIY AG/AU Mundorf mini-mini and mini-cinch + LOD adapter, FadelArt cinch/RCA, van den Hul OptoCoupler
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10-05-2008, 01:45 PM
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Great looking DAC indeed. Nice work!
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10-05-2008, 04:26 PM
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Very nice case.
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10-05-2008, 06:11 PM
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Very nice looking !
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10-05-2008, 07:46 PM
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Outstanding
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10-09-2008, 05:35 PM
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That is ******** BEAUTIFUL! I'd love to be able to re-case my Monica 2 into something like that (right now it's in an Altoids tin).
Any pics of the guts?
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10-09-2008, 08:37 PM
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The case I got on ebay.
It is a small one appr. 165*150*50mm. Big enough for the board.
Originally it was an equalizer for a specific speaker set.
I had to customize the front and back panel, used laminate for this (acryl-glass or wood would be fine, too).
Unfortunately my machine park is limited (or does not exist).
If anyone is interested I can post when it appears once more.
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"Less is more." - Mies van der Rohe
head-fi related audio stuff
Headphones: Koss Porta Pro, [Grado SR60], Grado HF2, Grado RS1
Amps/DAC: Sigtone/Shek H1, iBasso D10 Cobra (mod), Yamamoto HA-02
Sources: iMac, MacBook Pro, USB Monica, Touch 16
Cables: DIY AG/AU Mundorf mini-mini and mini-cinch + LOD adapter, FadelArt cinch/RCA, van den Hul OptoCoupler
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