[shipsupt]

Finally got around to boxing up the Monolith this weekend.  Single box.  I only set it up for balanced in, and balance out.  Happy that it stayed dead quiet after boxing it all up.
 

 

[DefQon]

Internal pr0n shots 

 

[shipsupt]

Coming!  I'm done for tonight... time to head to bed!  Work day tomorrow.  

 

[GourouLubrik]

  Internal pr0n shots 

Week-end incoming : UP for internal pr0n shots

 

[shipsupt]

Here is the general layout.
 

 

 

[Ony38]

Nice pics!
 
How it sound's on your set up?
 
I starting soldering the resistance on the PCB tonigh and I also plan  to build a buffaloIIIse to match with the Monolith. I will use it with a LCD3 and a TH900
 
I will compare it to my actual set up Eddie Current Super 7 + Auralic Ark MX +

 

[shipsupt]

I really like it with the HD800.  Very open and dynamic, if just a bit on the bright side.  I've taken to adding just a slight touch of EQ with this set up.  
 
I'm looking forward to getting the Slant I ordered to try it with an orthodynamic.  

 

[Ony38]

It will suit well with Audeze I think so!

I will buy an Hammond enclosure like yours but in black, which size did you buy?

 

[shipsupt]

I think I went with the largest size available, but I need to check it to confirm that.  I'll post when I get home over the weekend.
 
You could fit it in a smaller version, but it's not all that big and I didn't want to cramp everything in.  
 
The only thing I don't like about this enclosure is that you have to wire up with a decent amount of "slack" in the wiring to the top part to allow you to lift it from the bottom where the boards are mounted.  Not a big deal, but it makes it harder to keep things neat.

 

[Ony38]

With the BuffaloIIIse, if I will go for the dual mono version, I definitly need the bigger enclosure. Dimension: 432x254x76mm (ref 1441-32BK3CWW)
 

 
 
It will be a nice set up with the same enclosure for the dac and the Monolith

 

[GourouLubrik]

@shipsupt Many thanks for the pics
 
Quote:

  With the BuffaloIIIse, if I will go for the dual mono version, I definitly need the bigger enclosure. Dimension: 432x254x76mm (ref 1441-32BK3CWW)
 
 
It will be a nice set up with the same enclosure for the dac and the Monolith

Before you order the case ...
 
Considering that your buffalo build will have AT LEAST 2 trafos, Placid HD, Placid BP, Buffalo Board, Legato, Amanero... I Wonder if the monolith (PSU + PSU Board + Amp Board) will fit... seems big...
Also:
Considering that you may go dual mono 
Considering that you also ordered OPC wire SE-SE, BAL-BAL and 3 PSU 
Considering that you will want a NTD1 v2 when I got mine that could ruin your legato stackability.
Considering that you may upgrade buffalo PSU (let's say Salas SSLV instead of placid, OPC shunt instead of trident)
 
You won't fit il all !!!
 
You could optimize trafos with a custom big one that will handle everything (from audi*ph*nics)
 
You should plan it seriously with some paper canva at real size. And consider a big box for your dac alone until you reach the end of DIY upgraditis
 
PS: I'm well informed about what Ony is planning

 

 

[mcluxun]

buffalo+ntd d1+salas+ian fifo
that's what im working on right now

 

[Ony38]

  Before you order the case ...
 
Considering that your buffalo build will have AT LEAST 2 trafos, Placid HD, Placid BP, Buffalo Board, Legato, Amanero... I Wonder if the monolith (PSU + PSU Board + Amp Board) will fit... seems big...
Also:
Considering that you may go dual mono 
Considering that you also ordered OPC wire SE-SE, BAL-BAL and 3 PSU 
Considering that you will want a NTD1 v2 when I got mine that could ruin your legato stackability.
Considering that you may upgrade buffalo PSU (let's say Salas SSLV instead of placid, OPC shunt instead of trident)
 
You won't fit il all !!!
 
You could optimize trafos with a custom big one that will handle everything (from audi*ph*nics)
 
You should plan it seriously with some paper canva at real size. And consider a big box for your dac alone until you reach the end of DIY upgraditis
 
PS: I'm well informed about what Ony is planning

 

 
Tsssss, you talk too mutch 

 
I want the same design of enclosure for the dac and the amp, not putting the amp and the dac in one enclosure !

  buffalo+ntd d1+salas+ian fifo
that's what im working on right now

Nice set up!
 
I just have two question, for R23, it's only a resistance for the led because I can't find it on the schematic? And for the jumper?
 
Thanks

 

[mcluxun]

Tsssss, you talk too mutch 

I want the same design of enclosure for the dac and the amp, not putting the amp and the dac in one enclosure !


Nice set up!

I just have two question, for R23, it's only a resistance for the led because I can't find it on the schematic? And for the jumper?

Thanks

Id like to know how's the case handling weight.
I was considering having two transformer on the outside like a tube amp.
R23 seems to be the resister for led.
I shorted the jumper.

 

[shipsupt]

R23 is the resistor for the LED, size accordingly for the LED you choose.. You could jump it if you wanted to do an incandescent.

The jumper should be closed.

That case is strong enough for a few transformers to be mounted on top. That could be an interesting look!