If you have some flux that you can apply to the braid that wil help draw the solder out it helps with the wicking action. The double pole double throw are also are also a bit more complicated than mose think and can be a bear to solder I use them for some guitar things , stacked humbukers into a...

Thanks Pabbi1 good advice I will just let the wood do its thing and act accordingly. I have a 1989 les paul standard with tobacco sunburst maple face actually funny you should mention it with the arch its pretty thick.

Pabbi1 do you have any tips for working with the birdseye maple ? I have some on the way Handpick Exotic Wood Online - Bell Forest Products Im just making a small mount for little hand crank musical movement. What did you find worked well finishing wise also ? thanks its nice work btw I would...

Enjoy bro !

Paid up sinwerm slot 103 edit (just re-reading the thread ; wow we are an orderly bunch it's nice to see this these days people promise something and stand behind it , im feeling a bit proud of this group of DIYer's) I did not expect anything less.

Im a still a smoker so she notices the close to 10 bucks a pack that I fudge in the budget NYC prices. I gotta quit.

I have not posted in ages but still read here on almost a daily basis. Always look for Ti"s posts and responses a wealth of information. Love his website such inovation for the DIY community. This is a great way to say thanks wonderfull idea IPodPJ. Im in , will just have to tell the new wife...

He did not say he bought one , just that one is arriving , he may want to listen and compare. I wonder how many who actually built the clone really have listend to the manufacured one for themselves. Sounds cool to me.

Very creative , Im still left wondering if perhaps the use Vishay or blackgates might have helped performance.

Mini3 is a good option for first time , very good support and a nice instruction and overview of parts and ordering. The Mini³ Portable Stereo Headphone Amplifier and a build link HeadWize: DIY Workshop > Mini³ v2: A portable headphone amplifier

I am in total awe. Every tool has a use and the nuance of the movements would take years and years to ever learn properly , perhaps the best example available today of the blending of art and science. I am glad to see this type of thing still practiced , so much more soulfull than a machine...

Very good point about the gain vorlon1 , mine is the default from AMBs design 5x , with the most he reccomeds being 8x on the website. Listenting to my main phones now (HD-580) dead silent on max volume no noise or hiss. Just did a quick test of the KOSS KCS 75 I have handy (obviously much lower...

Wonderfull review webbie64. I built a high performance Mini^3 for myself and the sound quality is fantastic (cost for home-built is about 90 usd depending on parts chosen ect...minus the faceplate from AMB which I did opt for). Just a note about the hiss you mention , mine doesnt have any also...

Check the power supply as stated by Migroo and mrarroyo. The Jameco is the way to really though , perfect fit no soldering and a boost in power I use it myself Here is the link to the part number and some info about it http://rockgrotto.proboards39.com/in...ead=1178432437

Quote: Originally Posted by error401 Vishay/Dale makes some pretty blue ones, the CMF50 series :P The smallest ones I've seen are the Panasonics. Nice Mini3 I have the same Vishay/Dale in mine , sound nice don't they ? and yes they are a bit large I guess.

I have done some work to my V2 but not sure what you mean by converter. Im using a higher power wall-wart power supply but that requires no soldering. Can you be more specific about the converter ? Do you see any burn marks on the PCB ? top and bottom. You should also try cross posting this at...

I think it's a fine looking case , that and we see so little real wood used in cases these days or for that matter in any reasonably priced products , all plastics and metals (usually cheap). To me it harkens to the americana and amateur art of the past that goes for big money now and that I...

I took the caps out for good tonight and used some scrap 26gauge silver solid core wire I had left over for the LOD I made for my ipod (Mini3 sounds fantastic btw). Im now getting 53mv on the right channel and still about 50mv on the left with the AD board , is that passable ? Im thinking I...

Thanks much guys , I will check this as soon as I get the chance. Been busy building a Mini3. I have a feeling your right about the wonky soldering since at the time I only jumpered them and did not remove the caps totally , meaning to at a later date. Again thanks.

Need some help and advice. Im having a DC offset problem with my D2.0 (I have both DAC boards , the CS and the AD one). I have the caps by-passed and blackgate mod. What im getting is a high DC offset on the right channel 3.2V !! and about 50mv on the left with with the AD DAC board. Changes a...

If your looking for a little "boost" for even more bang for the buck than check out Pink Floyds site if you have not as of yet. It has all things Music Fidelity. A custom made PSU should be available. I have an X-Can V2 with just about all of the mods and it sounds fantastic give it a look...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheRobbStory I ordered all the parts for mine last night from AMB/Mouser. This should be a fun, quick build. I'm very eager to try my hand at some SMD. Just made my order for the parts from amb (he has the "high-performance" opamps in stock now). Going...

Quote: Originally Posted by tomb Hmm ... this exsts for every major design. Most are "officially" supported by the designer over on Headwize. I'm not aware of any major DIY design that's not still completely supported by the designer even today. Most design/build threads are even...

Quote: Originally Posted by MusicallySilent I am very highly contemplating building this as one of my first projects (after making a couple RCA interconnects for the old stereo, a mini to mini interconnect for an amp (both short for portable and long for pc use (3foot and 8inch or so)...

Fantastic design and the looks are wonderfull in that Hammond case. Been following the "Main" thread at the other site and can't wait for the boards to come to be available. Also gonna sign up for the group buy of custom face-plates. I have most of my problems makeing even spaced plates with DIY...