Hi, I eventually plucked up enough courage to finish my Corda Build ( free PCB's that were given away ) and connect to 240volt. No fuses went, but LED burnt out and all I get through the headphones is a constant hum which does not change when using volume control. I have cleaned the...

Its an AC-DC supply, output voltage unloaded is 24.61v it was the fact that it was rated at 1.5amp I was worried about.

I'm looking to putting together a sound system, am I better to spend £150 on a NAD 521bee, or perhaps a cheaper DVD player and build or buy an external DAC. something along the lines of a Monica 2, Zhaolua 2.5 or Audiodiylabs DAC101 thanks.

Hi, I need a new power supply for my PPA v1.1, would a a.c. adapter from a fax machine be OK? the specs are: Input 240v - 50-60Hz 0.5A Output 24v - 1.5A Thanks.

Does anyone more skilled fancy having a check of my frontpanel design? I have by more good luck and eye designed this, its basically 2 x Hammond 1455N1601 enclosures side by side one for the PPA one for Steps. Please let me have any comments or let me know of any mistakes, I'm sure there...

Hi, I'm casing up my PPA in a Hammond enclosure 1455N1601 and see some of the builds use nice Stardrive/Allenhead type fittings to hold the end panels on. Can anyone tell what size they are, and also does the case have to be tapped, or will they cut there own thread in the aluminum? Thanks.

I cant get a 2.0k resistor locally, nearest 1.8k & 2.2k. I want to get 24v out of my steps, so if my calculations are correct I'm better to use R3 100ohm R4 1.8kohm which should = 23.75volt With Vset adjustment I shoud be able to get my 24 Volt Please tell me if I'm wrong.

Hi, Has anyone done a parts list for the Steps v1.2 from a UK supplier? The parts I'm finding hard to locate are Choke & Transformer. Any further help from builders would be greatly received, first time into 240volt builds

The "R" at the end just means it comes on a roll, for bulk orders. You will need to bend the legs slightly to fit the hole configuration on the Pimeta board.

There was no intension in "cutting your post down" We are all here to help, and encourage. I have certainly gained knowledge from this forum. Stick to building a Cmoy for the moment, its well worth it for the satisfaction and enjoyment you will get.

Fresno Bob, I’ve seen your posts on here and SGheadphones regarding Zippo Tin amps, I think you should first cut your teeth building a basic cmoy from Tangents excellent guide, then think about smd work further down the line. I think if you look back someone offered to help you with a PCB...

I'm going to stack 2 buffers on the right/left channels and just leave the ground at 1. I just want to check that I have this right, 100ohm right/left channel and leave at 200ohm for ground channel. thanks.

Hi, have just received my Pimeta PCB and new alps pot with switch. I just want to check resister value, schematic says 1m, but I think it should be 10 x pot value (10k) so that is 100k, can anyone who has built with the new pot confirm what they used. Thanks.

Bump. Someone must have built one?

Hi, I have been given a LC-iCute-K1000 PCB, but cant find any information about it in english, has anyone here built one, and if so can they supply me with a parts list and any further information. Thanks