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    decorative sleeving and heatshrink UK

    You could try eBay, which usually has a decent selection of heatshrink in varying sizes. For sleeving, I've previously purchased from computer supply and modding stores like Watercooling UK: http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cat/Cable-Braid--Sleeving_1104.html
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    Gilmore Dynalo Rev C - help sourcing components!

    I'm in a very similar boat to you, having picked up my Dynamid (balanced Dynalo) build after a couple of years on the shelf. My boards are complete so I have a few spare transistors laying around - mainly the output stage transistors (2SA1015 and 2SC1815). There may also be some SK170s and SJ74s...
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    Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto

    To me it sounds like the recording is very compressed - not necessarily just in terms of levels either. It feels as if the soundstage has been squashed and, as you point out, the bass has likely been boosted. On the iTunes store the album blurb claims "Mylo Xyloto is Mastered for iTunes" and I...
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    Post pics of your builds....

    Cool, let us know when you get it started! I designed the backplane PCB and power supply in my amp so that I should be able to plug in Dynahi boards at a later date. I doubt the case provides enough cooling capacity though, so I may need to get creative if I ever upgrade.   Quote:  
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    Post pics of your builds....

    The amp I'm building is a Dynamid - the two Dynalo boards run off the S22 while the S25 powers the Arduino, status LEDs, current and temperature sensors and an LCD (at the front of the enclosure above, not visible).   It was originally just going to be a Dynalo in a lunch box but, like all...
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    Post pics of your builds....

    Just finished up an AMB Sigma25 for +5v use. It sits alongside its big brother in my Hurricane power supply unit (very much a work in progress!) and is fed from a Sigma24. T'was a snap to put together and seems to do a good job of regulation when loaded.  
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    Securing an LED to metal panel

    I've no idea what that is I'm afraid - is it something cyanoacrylate based? If that's a brand then it might not be available here in the UK.      Quote:  
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    Securing an LED to metal panel

    I have a front panel with 3 pre-drilled mounting holes for LEDs. They fit perfectly but are only held in by friction and I'd like to stick a dab of some adhesive / sealant around the base to ensure they can't be pushed in if pressure is applied from the front.   The panel is regular old...
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    Benchmark DAC 1 still a good buy today?

    The DAC1 has been around a while, yes, but it's a studio product first and foremost and they don't tend to have such a vicious update cycle as consumer gear. Benchmark seem to focus more on incremental updates (DAC1 USB, DAC1 HDR, etc) so I doubt you'd buy one today and find a new one released...
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    Headphones you regretted buying the most

    Bose IE buds...boy oh boy was that a mistake. In my defense I hadn't had exposure to anything better at the time but I could still tell from the rolled-off highs and flat mids that I'd wasted £70. Worse, the darn things wouldn't even stay in my ears and the silicone bits kept falling off. I...
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    DRC Error: Silkscreen overlapping Stop Mask

    Well it seems to have passed their verification process so I assume it's all okay. Thanks for the help, much appreciated.
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    DRC Error: Silkscreen overlapping Stop Mask

    I'm about to submit my first PCB for manufacture but I need to sort out some DRC errors first; everything checks out fine except for a number of "Stop Mask" errors. The picture below shows pretty well what's happening, the silkscreen layer (yellow) is overlapping the pad, but this is using...
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    Transformer Wiring Query (Dual Secondaries)

    Thanks for all the comments. The screws are indeed temporary, I have a few black anodised ones around here somewhere that should look much classier. :cool:
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    Transformer Wiring Query (Dual Secondaries)

    My pride and joy, 9 months in the making. It's a balanced Dynalo with Sigma22 and 25 power supplies. I haven't done any DIY electronics since school days so it's something of a learning experience!
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