I am considering using my Minimax as a pre-amp. What should I take into consideration when doing this? I have read about output and input impedance considerations, but don't know exactly what I should be looking at. When it is time to build another headphone amp, I might modify my Minimax with...

I built one of these bad boys about a year ago and am in the market for a new pair of headphones.  Anyone match a pair of ATH-M50 headphones with a Minimax?  I have the Grado S80s, but the bass can be underwhelming.    Update: Went ahead an bought 'em.  Couldn't help myself.  I will let your...

Excellent.

Hey. Is there a difference between these two ways of soldering the VitQs in terms of performance? Is either one better than the other? Notice how the longer lead is soldered through a different hole in each one.

I have to pics, but I had a great time. Left a bit early due to "responsibilities", but I look forward to participating every year. Definitely very helpful in helping me plan my purchases. Also had the chance to see some pretty monstrous and awesome-looking gear (awesome-sounding should go...

I CAN'T WAIT!!! My tax refund is burning a hole in my pocket. Thankfully I will have a chance to try everything I dream about out before I make an investment. I hope I remember to bring a CD of my favorite tracks.

Quote: Originally Posted by BlingBlingDr WANTED DOA: TAP FOR 4-40 x 3/4” SCREWS I built the Millet MiniMAX using the Beezar kit. The case uses self-tapping screws and they where a nightmare to get in. I am modding the MiniMAX and want to tap new threads for a longer screw that I...

Is it acceptable to burn a CD with a couple of your favorite tracks to try out on different rigs? I figure the only way to really compare rigs is to listen to the same song/s on each one you try. Can't wait...

WANTED DOA: TAP FOR 4-40 x 3/4” SCREWS I built the Millet MiniMAX using the Beezar kit. The case uses self-tapping screws and they where a nightmare to get in. I am modding the MiniMAX and want to tap new threads for a longer screw that I can insert and remove comfortably without...

This thread MUST NOT DIE!!! I am in the process of getting parts to upgrade my Zero DAC after 1 year of listening to it without any mods. Screw the Compass!!!!

I am in as well and will be coming with a + 1. Can't wait!

I want to participate, but I have now ideas how this works. Does everyone bring their setup? How much does it cost? I have some Grado 80s and just built a MiniMAX with a Zero as my DAC. I want to hear just how deep the rabbit hole goes.

So, when is the next one????

Great questions. I hope someone answers them cuz I am going down the same road. Want a gainclone to use with my recently built Millet MiniMAX. I'd like to run some bookshelf and maybe even tower speakers with this setup.

Here she is all cased up and ready to go

And it sings . Thanks a bunch to everyone who posted their pics, trials, and tribulations. Special thanks to TomB and Beefy for their lightning fast responses to my questions.

Things seem to be going smoothly with my build. Thanks for the feedback. I am a bit confused about the trim pots. Based on the schematics, ->3, I have placed them backwards. When I look at previous builds, the pots trim pots are placed as I have them in the picture. Should I be concerned or...

Thanks!

I've begun prep work on my MiniMAX and I am crossing my fingers for a huge snow storm in NYC so I can lock myself up all weekend without feeling guilty. I would like to use my MiniMAX as a preamp for an Onkyo stereo reciever and a set of Klipsh Promedia speakers with a Zero DAC as the source (in...

Thanks! Just a few more days of class, 20 pages of writing, wisdom teeth extraction, and a final exam before my journey begins. MiniMAX ahoy!

Got my miniMAX kit from beezar last week and I am getting everything ready to start cracking on this thing next Thursday. Given the small size of the board, will a Weller ST3 .125" X 0.750" ST Series Screwdriver Tip on my iron cause any problems, i.e. be too large? Thanks!