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post #166 of 1535
12/22/08 at 3:19pm
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Originally Posted by amb View Post
The official γ1 website is now live. Please have a look.
Good stuff ! The way you organized all the options seems really helpful. It really clarifies some stuff for ppl. Any chance the BOM will be available in a spreadsheet file ?
Happy holidays to all !

Must add: Very concise. Very cool.
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post #167 of 1535
12/22/08 at 5:01pm
Wow, thanks Ti.
I can't wait to get started now.
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post #168 of 1535
12/22/08 at 7:18pm
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Originally Posted by ruZZ.il View Post
Any chance the BOM will be available in a spreadsheet file ?
You can DIY one.
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post #169 of 1535
12/23/08 at 12:01am
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Originally Posted by ruZZ.il View Post
Good stuff ! The way you organized all the options seems really helpful. It really clarifies some stuff for ppl.
Agreed! That was definitely my biggest complaint with the prototype build - I ended up buying way more parts than I actually needed for my usb-only build. I wonder if using coloured backgrounds on those cells would make it a little easier to use.

As usual very impressed with the quantity and quality of documentation there. Ti, your site is definitely a benchmark for good project documentation, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that appreciates the time you put into it.
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post #170 of 1535
12/23/08 at 12:06am
nice job, Ti and MisterX.
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post #171 of 1535
12/23/08 at 9:10am
we have a BOM made up for the Aussie GB; try contacting FordGT or I actually have a copy. its an EXCEL file pretty sure its bug free. any takers?? i'm sure Ford wouldnt mind.
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post #172 of 1535
12/31/08 at 7:48pm
I somehow managed to break the center pin off my MCP100 (U4D)... are there other substitutions I might have, or any ideas of what devices might have one that I could pull from?

Rather not pay shipping or wait for a single little part
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post #173 of 1535
1/2/09 at 12:13am
I just finished my Gamma 1 build.
Assembly was easy and straight forward.
I built the standard full configuration BOM except I used Blackgate NX caps on the output. The Blackgate caps will need to burn in before they sound right, but it sounds quite good now.
I would recommend builders have a loupe to inspect the smd devices after soldering, my 46 year old eyes needed the help.
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post #174 of 1535
1/2/09 at 12:23am
Congrats grendel. Say it sounds pretty good eh?
Yea I have a helping hands with a mag glass but I think I may need something a bit more powerful. We are in the same boat when it comes to eyes and age LOL.
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post #175 of 1535
1/2/09 at 1:13am
Just finished my standard build y1. My new Hakko 936 made the surface mount soldering quite straightforward.

It sounds really nice.

Pics here.

I have a dilemma with the case. I have a black case and the very nice black AMB face plates, but I only have stainless 6-32 socket screws. Hmm... Will that look a bit odd?

I might just tap out the case and have a look. If it looks a little odd, I'll track down some black screws.

Edit: Here is a link to the finished photos. It looks fine IMHO. I'll leave the screws as they are.

Thanks again to AMB Labs X-Audio for another great project.
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post #176 of 1535
1/2/09 at 6:00am
Now I'm awaiting some reviews. Is it better than the Zero DAC, those Ebay DAC kits or the new Cambridge DAC and such?
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post #177 of 1535
1/2/09 at 6:49am
I've got one of those ebay DACs. I'll give the y1 a good listen tonight and report back
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post #178 of 1535
1/2/09 at 9:56am
I have mine up and running and it sounds great. The build went with out a hitch.



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post #179 of 1535
1/2/09 at 6:02pm
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Originally Posted by grendel23 View Post
I just finished my Gamma 1 build.
Assembly was easy and straight forward.
I built the standard full configuration BOM except I used Blackgate NX caps on the output. The Blackgate caps will need to burn in before they sound right, but it sounds quite good now.
I would recommend builders have a loupe to inspect the smd devices after soldering, my 46 year old eyes needed the help.
Would you mind telling me the blackgate model numbers that you used for C24 and C25 (and C22 if you used a blackgate there)? I don't want to get the wrong thing. Thanks!
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post #180 of 1535
1/2/09 at 6:55pm
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Originally Posted by gspence2000 View Post
Would you mind telling me the blackgate model numbers that you used for C24 and C25 (and C22 if you used a blackgate there)? I don't want to get the wrong thing. Thanks!
I used 4.7uf NX HI-Q caps on C24 and C25, and did not populate C26 and C27. These are lower in value than the standard, but will work fine with an amp with 50K ohm input impedance.
I bought these for my Alien DAC and since they were discontinued, I bought extras.
You may have a hard time finding these caps, but they are worth using if you can find them.
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