[ClieOS]

Ok; thank you. So do you think I could use the 22uf 25v Silmic II in place of the Wima caps?

As long as the size clear, yes.

 

[bogginhead]

@bogginhead I like your style! You’re getting right in up to your neck with the learning and modding of the E12diy. I’ve been so afraid of making a mess of mine that I only swap out op amp and buffer. Would love the nerve to replace the caps.

Thanks, man. I'm just like you though, for real; I really do not want to screw up my (at least somewhat) limited edition and probably best sounding portable amp. So far all I've swapped are op-amps and buffers as well, and I filed down a spot inside the case so I could get a dip-8 Muses 01 / 02 to fit with the case closed. I'm just taking my time with it, and double checking everything I do, lol.

 

[bogginhead]

As long as the size clear, yes.

Ok; thanks again!

 

[Hal Rockwell]

Just arrived...

 

[Hal Rockwell]

Did anyone had the chance to check out the Nobsound/Douk Audio discrete op amps? Are they any good?

 

[Hal Rockwell]

Found these TRULIS opamps being sold on Penon audio, but didn't find any more info about those. Does anyone know what they are and do they worth getting?

 

[Zweiguys]

Got bored and finally installed stand-offs for the capacitors. Now I can roll caps too.

snellemin, would you passalong a source for the pcb pin sockets used for the caps?
Thanks

 

[ClieOS]

snellemin, would you passalong a source for the pcb pin sockets used for the caps?
Thanks

You can just take the pin socket out of any spare DIP socket (the same one used on the opamp) and use them as individual socket instead.

 

[Zweiguys]

You can just take the pin socket out of any spare DIP socket (the same one used on the opamp) and use them as individual socket instead.

Thanks, but I’m not sure I have anything like that here.

 

[ClieOS]

Thanks, but I’m not sure I have anything like that here.

A DIP socket is dirt cheap and easy to get. All you need to do is get a few from eBay or Amazon with the rounded inner socket (*don't get those with flat spring socket), then crack one open with a small plier (or just push it from the bottom) to get the socket out. If you really prefer not to crack open a DIP socket, you can still find strip header socket easily (*though you still have to cut the socket out nonetheless).

Unless you live in the middle of nowhere, I doubt you can't find one.

 

[Zweiguys]

A DIP socket is dirt cheap and easy to get. All you need to do is get a few from eBay or Amazon with the rounded inner socket (*don't get those with flat spring socket), then crack one open with a small plier (or just push it from the bottom) to get the socket out. If you really prefer not to crack open a DIP socket, you can still find strip header socket easily (*though you still have to cut the socket out nonetheless).

Unless you live in the middle of nowhere, I doubt you can't find one.

Like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-PCS-Stri...396348&hash=item340a2148aa:g:2wwAAOSw7hRWQCzj

 

[ClieOS]

Like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-PCS-Stri...396348&hash=item340a2148aa:g:2wwAAOSw7hRWQCzj

That one should do just fine.

 

[Zweiguys]

dip sockets arrived. Where can I order the nerve to try the install?
My thought is to clip the existing cap leads and remove them one at a time in the direction that they are inserted. Thinking this will pull the solder pad toward the board. Is there a solder pad? Or is this a layered board?
@snellemin What's the value of the gold caps? Any particular things to watch out for/avoid?
Thanks, Keith
Edit: Is this the cap I’m looking for?
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetai...GAEpiMZZMtZ1n0r9vR22Vaq1AHMe%2BCM04bxH5HmkYg=

 

[snellemin]

dip sockets arrived. Where can I order the nerve to try the install?
My thought is to clip the existing cap leads and remove them one at a time in the direction that they are inserted. Thinking this will pull the solder pad toward the board. Is there a solder pad? Or is this a layered board?
@snellemin What's the value of the gold caps? Any particular things to watch out for/avoid?
Thanks, Keith
Edit: Is this the cap I’m looking for?
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Elna/RFS-25V220ME35?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtZ1n0r9vR22Vaq1AHMe%2BCM04bxH5HmkYg=

Mine are 22uf 25v. Same value as what u have listed.

 

[bogginhead]

I have new capacitors and resistors to try out in my E12 DIY (Silmic II and KOA) but I'm not really sure on how to do the swap-out. Any guides available that anyone might know about? Thankfully, I do know for sure that I have the correct voltage and all for everything.