@ jalyst - you got it
external psu is silenced
ok, so far:
1. recap - replace nichicon fg with elna rsf
2. install burson opamps
3. replace smt 7805 with dexa +5v regulator (if you dont go the external psu route, you could also use the dexa +12v in place of the smt 7812)
4. remove smt 7812 and connect external psu (regulated! - you can use a burson regulator here) at that point for 16v to analog section. exceeding 16v will shorten lifespan of 16v caps. on the other hand, i've read that the closer you get to a caps voltage rating, the less distortion they produce.
looks like around $525usd invested so far. that includes the card and $100 for the mastech hy3003d. but i've had $500 worth of fun, so no question i got my moneys worth.
it sounds great - losing track of time. thats a pretty good gain considering that out of the box, the st hurt my ears. literally.
so now, i'm going to look into the xo/clock, which i know absolutely nothing about, except that its hard to remove
no hurry on that.
i'll put up pics when i get some.
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btw, as far as powering the bursons: heres my power supply, more or less
see the knob second in from right? just a little turn takes it from 16 to 18v, or anywhere 0 to 30v. now...you would'nt think that someone such as myself would be engaging in such careless action, would you?