The "Lovely Cube" Headphone Amp (Lehmann Black Cube Linear Clone) - Page 2

I might fit this baby inside a Hifi2000 Slim case, probably going to look sleek.

this might be a very stupid question, but does the seller provide the on/off button near power in thing? or will i have to source it from elsewhere? Im talking about the one in the picture below

francisdemarte: Have you direct-coupled the inputs yet (removed caps)? Also do you think you will replace the diodes D301-D304 with HEXFREDs or other soft-recovery diodes?

After much consideration, I've finally placed an order over the weekend.

I have no DIY experience at all so I'm hoping it wouldn't be too tough.

Should I be looking for RCA jacks, some jumpers (if so, what types?) and a power cord now?

I got the whole package with a nice-looking Talema transformer by the way.

i believe he provides the RCA jacks as well..

Alright. I'll make a thread if I do need more help with the DIY.

I'm getting fidgety already (it's still not here!) and had forgotten that it's supposed to come with the jacks. While waiting, I did realise that the old iron is busted, the only solder I could find at home is too thick and a lot of equipment that I thought I had are missing. Going to have to do more shopping.

Hmm, I'll be sure to post pics alright. Heh. What with nobody else doing so. We need more pics and feedback!

And oh, congratulations on your wedding Francis!

Stephen, the seller, says it should take 4-6 days to reach me (Singapore) after he mails it later today.

Thanks for the comprehensive list! Do you think I should get wires too while I'm at it? How about a "3rd helping hand"? I came across tangent's site after following a link on the STEPS regulator here and I've been glued to it ever since (the "luxury" of unemployment). Great material and I'm already thinking of assembling the YJPS out of curiousity. haha

Have a great wedding and come back to enjoy your AT woodies soon!

Okay. It arrived on Monday. Very nicely packaged and bubble wrapped.

After practising my soldering first, blowing a fuse (a spare one was provided! phew) and fumbling around, I managed to get it up and running with the seller's patient assistance through email.

I read that the BCL sounds best at the highest gain setting, so I'm using that with W1000X. The headamp is basically noise-free for my listening and pretty transparent in my opinion. I'm actually sad that my source (Musiland Monitor 02 USD) is not that fabulous. Regardless, soundstage and bass are noticeably much better.

It really brought a old CD player that I dug up back to life though. And here it is, the full package with the top removed:

I noticed that there isn't a clear image of the opamp used in the output stage so...

It's a BBOPA 2134UA. Burr Brown?

Anyways, it was a great first experience with DIY. Seller provided basically everything to complete the amp. Very good workmanship, parts and service for the price point, in my newbie opinion.

Aspenx,

Very nice photos....  nice job.