[Mad Max]

No need to change the BUF634.  Replace the 2604 in the headamp with a pair of OPA602B; you will need an adapter for it.

 

[AudioHeadHZ]

Hi,

I want to know if someone already know this online store: http://components.arrow.com/, and, if yes, if it's a reliable and/or recommended one; or if you have some suggestions on where i can buy 3 AD797ANZ op-amps (for the xonar essence).

Thanks

 

[ecohifi]

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Hi,
I want to know if someone already know this online store: http://components.arrow.com/, and, if yes, if it's a reliable and/or recommended one; or if you have some suggestions on where i can buy 3 AD797ANZ op-amps (for the xonar essence).
Thanks

Depends on the region your're in!!!

 

[Mad Max]

Arrow is good, but total price will depend on your region.

 

[AudioHeadHZ]

Indeed, since i'm in Europe, the cost it's surely less affordable...

But i've found only this reseller http://www.display.nl/ic-op-amp-uln-dil-8-ad797anz (actually i'm in Belgium), and i don't know if is a good and/or recommended one. Else, did you have recommendations on a good store around here?

 

[subballo]

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No need to change the BUF634.  Replace the 2604 in the headamp with a pair of OPA602B; you will need an adapter for it.

Thanks for the tips. I put an order for pair of OPA602B's and an adapter. I also send a payment for you for the OPA827's but I can't reply to that private message because of my daily allotment of 2 private messages per day.

 

[ecohifi]

Quote:

Indeed, since i'm in Europe, the cost it's surely less affordable...
But i've found only this reseller http://www.display.nl/ic-op-amp-uln-dil-8-ad797anz (actually i'm in Belgium), and i don't know if is a good and/or recommended one. Else, did you have recommendations on a good store around here?

Try element 14,  downunder they are fairly competitve and are willing to negotiate a price.  The other is Digikey.

 

[ecclesand]

Where are you all buying your S08 to DIP8 adapters?  I had a source on Ebay but he hasn't had them in a while.  I have bought from Cimarron but they're expensive and I've had some bad luck recently with a couple of their dual S08 to DIP8 adapters.

 

[SpudHarris]

Bought these last time and they are great quality...

 

[ecclesand]

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Bought these last time and they are great quality...

I tried some of those a long time ago but found them difficult to work with.  My soldering skills have improved since then so maybe I should give them another try...I think I still have a few of them.
 
Thanks, Nigel! 

 

[Mad Max]

I've been using diyinhk's adapters for the past couple of years.  (Spudharris' link)
But I've used their 2x1 adapters.  For only one soic chip at a time, I go with iBasso's.
They're badass.

 

[SpudHarris]

Agreed, they are quality. I have a few of those also. My only issue with them is they can be a little difficult to get out of the socket once in as they sit real flush so their is nothing to grab hold of. On occasions I've had to try an lever them out but putting something underneath.

 

[Mad Max]

I use these if I have issues.  I bought one for a fraction of the price a long time ago.
I use iBasso's mainly for my portable amp as it takes singles only.  I did use one for OPA1602 to try out in one of my DACs.

 

[ecohifi]

Hi Guys,
 
Looks like I'm the dummy here, I have been relying on Cimarron all this time, do the other sites contain a dual soic to single DIP like what browndog have?

 

[Mad Max]

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There's probably more out there.
 
Knock yourself out.  =D