Post pics of your builds.... - Page 275

Photo spam of my completed and fully functional y1 DAC. Awesome project from AMB and MisterX, and big props to fordgtlover for making up the kits

Nice work. Can you tell me where you got the knobs from? I'm trying to track down a black aluminum knob for my miniMAX. Thanks.

Thanks! I used Audio Note knobs from Parts Connexion. They are very heavy brass with a plated finish and fairly expensive at $22.95 each, but they sure look and feel nice.

http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalo...sandknobs.html

However, as TomB and DaMnEd suggest, PartsPipe on eBay is probably the best way to go.

eBay Store – PARTSPIPE: Search results for 24x25.

These are solid aluminum and much cheaper.

I used the same knob for my ß22 build, albeit in polished brass finish.

I just discovered that VT4C sells the 30mm polished brass knobs for about $12.00. Good deal if you're getting more than one.

Very nice builds, by the way.

Where can I find more information on those kits?

Deleted - Double Post

Your DAC looks fantastic! Love the lighted power switch.

I see the boards and panels on AMB's site, but it appears that the SMD's are not pre-soldered. Did you do the surface mount work yourself or is there a way to get the boards with these chips pre-installed?

There is currently no pre-soldering of the SMD parts available. So far (from the prototype program to all the new builders), our experience shows that most people have little or no trouble with the soldering. Have no fear. All you need is some soldering experience, patience and care, proper tools, steady hands, and good vision aid.

It was for Australians only, and the group buy finished a couple of weeks back.

Thanks! The lighted switch is indeed awesome. Glows red when there is no input/lock, green when everything is OK, and switches the inputs. Great use of parts by AMB

Did it myself - first time I have done anything smaller than a SOIC-8 OPAMP. I did the most difficult part first, the PCM2707, and once you get the hang of the technique it is surprisingly 'easy'. I used this guide, as recommended by AMB.

Ooh, I wish I could SMD solder.

Why "wish"? Why not just DO?
Many of us had to take that leap at one time or another...

Ecxatly... how are you ever going to know what you are capable of doing if you don't try?

That one's easy: ask people on head-fi what you're capable of

I've found that 'a series of little successes' is a good way to work your way up. going right for the intermediate ones might be a hurdle.

if its your first smd project, you might want to practice on something to build confidence and get an 'easy goal' that will be more motivating once its complete.

the gamma1 isn't hard but it might be a good idea to start with a true starter project if you are really scared of smd work.

work your way up a little at a time. that way you build confidence at your own pace and that's mostly what its all about.

So something like the hohodiy mini3 kit?

Reading through headwize, it seems most people are frying the AD op-amps. Why?