[Bleuburd]

I've got an ibasso D2, and I'm trying to figure out if I can roll opamps in it. Is this possible without too much trouble? Are the opamps in the D2 smd mount? If so, I don't know if I'm up for the challenge. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Bleuburd

 

[RAQemUP]

The D2 Viper's opamps can be rolled with simple hotswapping. The D2 Boa cannot, one would have to desolder the stock opamps in order to change them.

 

[Bleuburd]

Oh, that's a shame. I was really hoping to do a little opamp rolling. I guess I'll have to build a mini3 and get my diy fix elsewhere.

 

[qusp]

well depends on how you feel. you could desolder the op-amp and install a socket; then you could roll them as much as you like. but yeah if you dont feel confident or have only recently got it, maybe give it a miss

 

[Bleuburd]

Hmmm, I might try putting in a socket(s). I have to get a better iron first though. I've got this cheap radio shack - esque iron.

Edit: Does anyone know where to get the small star tip screwdriver you need to open the D2?

 

[HiFlight]

It would be rather difficult to install a socket in the D2 if it does not already have sockets, as the opamp is soldered to pads, and the sockets need to be soldered to plated thru holes. I suppose it might be possible to cut the legs off a socket and solder it to the pads, but it would be a pretty touchy job to get it done neatly, as one of the opamps is directly beside the battery, and I doubt that there is room for an iron tip without removing the battery.

I would suggest just enjoying your D2 in its stock, unmodified, *working* form.

The D2 uses a Torx T-8, IIRC.

 

[Bleuburd]

Ok, I'll probably leave it then. Oh well, it sounds pretty good as is.