Quote: Originally Posted by pila405 The pics. are very very small. Can see none. Yeh, sorry about that I posted the thumbnails - Should be OK now, I have re-loaded images. Ken

OK, as promised - Here are a few pics of my completed γ2. I have also included the γ1 which I build some time ago. Here is the γ1 re-joined using pieces of copper wire soldered on the joint line. It may not look pretty, but it does the job. The γ2 ready to be connected to the γ1...

Quote: Originally Posted by MisterX No pics? What a jip.... OK, can do that - Just give me a little while to crank up the camera and I'll post a few snaps. Ken

I just thought I'd post to thank AMB and MisterX for their help and advise - I fitted the AD8656 opamp. The γ2 is now working - And sounding superb. I have it playing as I type through my M³ into AKG K701's and I am in audio heaven. So, for anyone in a similar position of being unsure which...

Quote: Originally Posted by amb One person's subjective preference does not make it "best" for everyone else. If I tell you I like apples better than oranges, that doesn't make apples the "best" does it? One thing you can be certain of, is that both opamps will provide excellent...

MisterX, Thanks for that - I had already seen those refs. As far as the opamp is concerned, I think I am looking for something subjective - They may test identical, but how do they sound? If I commit to the AD8656, it will be difficult to roll to the OPA2365, so I want to fit the best from the...

OK, I am in the process of building a γ2 and have just reached a "decision stage" regarding the opamp. OPA2365's are not available at the moment, but I do have a AD8656. I will only be using line-out and have no intention of directly driving headphones. I have not installed the components...