[Migroo]

Hi guys.

I'm trying to figure out what project to start next. Strictly speaking I'm not 100% finished with my last project - a Millett Max. I still have most of the casework to do.

I'm eager to get another project ordered. My other half is away for a few weeks and I've got lots of free time!

I've been looking around at a few projects.

M3
PPA
SOHA
Doing something without a PCB like a crazy buffered cMoy.
Alien DAC.

The best thing I enjoy about the Millett Max is the biasing control you get. I like being able to tweak.

Any ideas for me? I'm not too worried about budget, but I'd like to keep it under $250 initial cost. I'm not worried about the inevitable $20 worth of parts needed at the end of the build

 

[TSi]

a 10 channel beta22 =D that should run you a bit of time... and cost you a bit of money

 

[Migroo]

I deliberately left the beta22 off the list! LOL

I may make one, one day. It isn't the next project though. I need to learn more to be fair. I was OK with the Millet Max though

 

[fortney]

Well, it appears you could do a lot of casework. That is enjoyable too.
If you use polycarbonate plastic boxes the process is quite straightforward and effective.

F

 

[FallenAngel]

You're not likely to build an M3 or PPAv2 under $150, plus you'll still have the PSU to consider.

A SOHA might fit under that budget, but you'll want a couple of things added to that - JISBOS and some nice film caps. JISBOS runs $42 and film caps are up to you - I would recommend MCap ZN, decent price and VERY nice. You're looking a little over your budget for this build, but it's well worth it, a great amp.

AlienDAC is always nice, again, I HIGHLY recommend good output caps, it's what will really make the most difference in sound quality. Check out Sonicap for output, again, they're nicely priced and very good.

EDIT in light of $250 budget.
You should definitely look at the PPAv2 and M^3, PPAv2 for superior detail and M^3 for more warmth. Both are fantastic amps. A STEPS PSU is a great upgrade, but if you're on a budget, consider a TREAD.

SOHA + JISBOS is also a fantastic contender, I'd say around the $200 price point with all the add-ins.

Might as well build an AlienDAC as well, just raise that budget by $60 (to include about $20 for nice film caps).

 

[Migroo]

Sounds like I might want to adjust my budged - which is definately possible.

I've edited the original post

 

[hakjk]

Is DIY project easy enough to do for firs timer?

 

[jh4db536]

Sounds like you could use a source for your new MilletMax so:

Opus DAC - DAC (stereo), LCDPS, Transformer, USB/SPDIF..

 

[kipman725]

you have a nice amp so second building a DAC of some kind.

 

[Gautama]

CKKIII? Real cheap and good to boot

 

[akione]

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Originally Posted by Gautama /img/forum/go_quote.gif CKKIII? Real cheap and good to boot

I'll second that !

An excellent project.

 

[AudioNoob]

I'm going to build a ck III as well

 

[FallenAngel]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AudioNoob /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm going to build a ck III as well

Nice amp, but no competition for PPAv2

 

[akione]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nice amp, but no competition for PPAv2

That's probably true, wrt overall sound.

But as a project to build, it's excellent. For a noob, it's easy to build, has cheap and easy to get parts,
and is a huge improvement on a cmoy. An ideal 2nd or 3rd project, I would have thought.

As regards sound, I find it to be very easy on the ear, and can quite happily listen to it, despite having a Beta22 sitting there.