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Retro-Styling USB Monica DAC

post #1 of 11
10/4/08 at 7:43am
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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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post #2 of 11
10/4/08 at 8:46am
That thing looks like it's built to last forever.
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post #3 of 11
10/4/08 at 8:55pm
It's damn nice.
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post #4 of 11
10/5/08 at 4:46am
Beautiful work.
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post #5 of 11
10/5/08 at 8:43am
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Many thanks for looking and the kind comments - I am pleased.
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post #6 of 11
10/5/08 at 9:45am
Great looking DAC indeed. Nice work!
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post #7 of 11
10/5/08 at 12:26pm
Very nice case.
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post #8 of 11
10/5/08 at 2:11pm
Very nice looking !
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post #9 of 11
10/5/08 at 3:46pm
Outstanding
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post #10 of 11
10/9/08 at 1:35pm
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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post #11 of 11
10/9/08 at 4:37pm
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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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