DX200/220 Amp8, MAX and other EX modifications

[Whitigir]

If any Max owner in the US would like to audition the MaxW, you can PM me (possibly)

 

[purk]

If any Max owner in the US would like to audition the MaxW, you can PM me (possibly)

This man is a legend and super generous. I wish him plenty of happiness and an excellent automobile that excel at playing hirez surround!

 

[Reima]

Again, with 4 caps BiCap, the space will be limited, and depends on your preferences and choice of capacitor, you may end up with either 2 or 4 caps in additional

What is the max size for the capacitors? I have not opened my DX220Max as yet.

 

[Whitigir]

What is the max size for the capacitors? I have not opened my DX220Max as yet.

It depends on your skills. 5x10mm ? could be larger, or less. The small capacitors on the side of the attenuator is 5x10mm. You can fit that size just fine, or a little larger than 5mm diameter

 

[Reima]

It depends on your skills. 5x10mm ? could be larger, or less. The small capacitors on the side of the attenuator is 5x10mm. You can fit that size just fine, or a little larger than 5mm diameter

Thanks, I am looking at the Audionote Kaisei 50uF/16V which are 5x11mm or the 100uF/16V which are 6.3x11mm.

 

[Whitigir]

Should be just fine , so long as you have enough skills to squeeze them in. Also, do look into replacing the Powercord if you could.

 

[Reima]

Should be just fine , so long as you have enough skills to squeeze them in. Also, do look into replacing the Powercord if you could.

Which cable would you recommend?

 

[Whitigir]

Which cable would you recommend?

Litz copper cables minimum from Cardas. It depends on your personal tastes, just like choices of capacitors, pick your poison . The merits of DIY

 

[orys]

Anyone know somebody in Europe where I can send my Amp8 to have it modified. I'm not afraid to do the mods myself but my eyes and hands got very bad at 48. Everytime i try to fix something i break it.
Do I need to have the player modified as well?
I would like to get the best out of this player and amp8 as the journey for me is over due to unemployment kicking in since last July.

 

[Lohb]

Anyone know somebody in Europe where I can send my Amp8 to have it modified. I'm not afraid to do the mods myself but my eyes and hands got very bad at 48. Everytime i try to fix something i break it.
Do I need to have the player modified as well?
I would like to get the best out of this player and amp8 as the journey for me is over due to unemployment kicking in since last July.

I'll let you know if a lead I have is good for the amp8 mod. I have one modified and the stock amp 8 untouched, and the difference is so easy to hear between the two.

 

[orys]

I'll let you know if a lead I have is good for the amp8 mod. I have one modified and the stock amp 8 untouched, and the difference is so easy to hear between the two.

Cool!
It's what I wanted to hear.
Let me know when you know please.

 

[Lohb]

Would this be the correct mWatt output on amp8 as well ?

 

[docentore]

If anyone is interested in modified AMP8 (like EX but better, swapped opamps with OPA1656) PM me, I'm in EU.

 

[lantian]

Could anyone help me to identify the 4 screews used to secure the main board insed the player. Are they m1x2 or bigger? have noo tools to measure with at the moment.

 

[Whitigir]

Could anyone help me to identify the 4 screews used to secure the main board insed the player. Are they m1x2 or bigger? have noo tools to measure with at the moment.

Did you mean the internal board to chassis screws on Max ?