Quote: I've just spent about an hour or so reading some information I've found on it, apparently the design is salvageable but there are better options. Quote: I can source the parts myself, but I would rather avoid spending more on shipping than the parts themselves...

  A piece of metal wedged into the side-pillar of my desk. It doesn't take up any valuable desk space, keeps the cable untangled, and keeps them within arms reach.

I'm getting some grado sr-80i headphones soon, and although I've read they cope well without an amp, it rekindled my interest in electronics and I decided to have a go at building one. Initially I was looking at building the tangentsoft cmoy on strip board. But then I decided I don't really need...