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Marines tin ideas.

post #1 of 32
8/6/11 at 10:14pm
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So I recently enlisted in the DEP for the Marine Corps and upon acceptance I received a nice brushed steel looking aluminium tin. Its the same height as a standard mint tin and about 1/2" larger length and width wise as 4 penguin mint tins. As soon as I saw them handing these puppies out I thought. What kind of audio device would this be a suitable case for? So now I beseech you here at Head-Fi and ask the same question I asked myself.

 

What kind of audio device would this be a suitable case for?

 

I've built a cMoy for portability purposes in a penguin mint tin. The design was by JDSlabs cMoy BB v2.03

I'm looking to use this case as a desktop amp and DAC if I can find some low profile med grade DIY hardware to fit in a mint tin like case. I was thinking DAC and amp side by side to increase fidelity. Any help?

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post #2 of 32
8/7/11 at 12:48am

Got a pic?

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post #3 of 32
8/7/11 at 2:22am
A CMoy would be a good idea.
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post #4 of 32
8/7/11 at 1:42pm
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@anaxilus: 

Here they are!

 

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@Uncle Erik:

I've already built a cMoy but if thats the only thing that can fit in the case then so be it. I was hoping to try out other DIY projects.

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post #5 of 32
8/7/11 at 7:05pm

You might be able to build a cmoy with high quality parts, along side a DAC. You will get low external noise with 1-2 inch cable going directly from DAC to cmoy.

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post #6 of 32
8/7/11 at 9:05pm

That's pretty sweet!  I'm going to have to see about scrounging up a few.

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post #7 of 32
8/7/11 at 9:29pm
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@John in Cali

Well I have a cMoy. how large are PIMETA's I wouldn't mind another cMoy as long as performance was up there. cMoy BB v2.03 has readily available pcb but idk what you mean by premiums parts.

 

@Anaxilus

Haha idk who would sell them. I could probably ask around and get some tins from fellow enlistees. But do look around to see if ppl sell them.

 

 

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post #8 of 32
8/7/11 at 9:32pm
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Originally Posted by Pingupenguins View Post

 

@Anaxilus

Haha idk who would sell them. I could probably ask around and get some tins from fellow enlistees. But do look around to see if ppl sell them.


I used to be recruiter for a year, I'll just go kick over some chairs.  wink_face.gif

 

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post #9 of 32
8/7/11 at 9:44pm
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Hahahahaha wow. They are pretty sick. I've never seen anyone have a case like that but the size limits the of the projects. Can't wait to find out what to put into the case.

 

But, only for a year? I thought it was a 4 year job in the corps.

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post #10 of 32
8/7/11 at 9:48pm
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But, only for a year? I thought it was a 4 year job in the corps.


Recruiting is a B-Billet and not a primary MOS.  There are always opportunities for TAD (temporary active duty) jobs depending on the 'Needs of the Marine Corps'.

 

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post #11 of 32
8/7/11 at 10:39pm
Those are very special. On many levels.

What are the actual dimensions?
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post #12 of 32
8/7/11 at 10:41pm
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Originally Posted by Pingupenguins View Post

@anaxilus: 

Here they are!

 

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_MG_1413.jpg

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_MG_1415.jpg

 

@Uncle Erik:

I've already built a cMoy but if thats the only thing that can fit in the case then so be it. I was hoping to try out other DIY projects.

 

I love that tin, best of luck figuring out what kind of audio goodness you're going to stuff in there. Be sure to post some pics and a full review when your done I'm interested to know what you finally decide on.
 

 

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post #13 of 32
8/7/11 at 11:46pm
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Those are very special. On many levels.


hahahaha not tooo special. Anaxilus is gonna go get a bunch hahahaha. but thanks!

 

id like to say the dimensions are 5x7x.5 inches. but i don't have a formal reading yet.

 

@digitalfreak

Will do. hahaha but i need to work on my casework skills first. my penguin mint cMoy is pretty scratched up.


Edited by Pingupenguins - 8/8/11 at 12:26am
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post #14 of 32
8/8/11 at 4:45pm

Premium parts like 1000uf power suply caps.  1uf, 1% tolerance Polypropylene input caps. 1% tolerance resistors. All from high quality manufacturers Panasonic, vishay, black gate are popular. High voltage supply, if you want it to be portable 2-3 9v batteries. 

The pimeta v2 is 3.1" × 2.4" so you could fit that rather then the cmoy.

http://tangentsoft.net/audio/cmoy-tutorial/tweaks.html#caps


Edited by John In Cali - 8/8/11 at 4:48pm
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post #15 of 32
8/9/11 at 12:06am
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just wondering. do they make .1% resistors? ive been using 1% resistors on my cMoy

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