[DaHoboFest]

I need help deciding on cmoys, this is not for portable, but for mainly home, so a wall jack is important.

i got 4 offers, 3 look good




first one, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESO%3AIT&rd=1

for $45 shipped





second one,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=rvi:1:1v_home


for $55 shipped
I don't need volume, because i have a volume adjuster on my mp3
looks more durable, and has a reliable seller.





3rd one,

http://www.twinstarr.com/twinstarr_blue_cmoy.htm

i can get for $50 shipped




3 players

with volume, no wall jack- $45 shipped

no volume, with wall jack, looks very nice, 1 year warranty, good service- $55 shipped

with volume, no wall jack, looks nice, used- $50 shipped.

 

[DaHoboFest]

ok, I'm going with the knobless but with wall jack, unless someone can stop me quickly.

 

[MisterX]

The first one.

 

[DaHoboFest]

reason?

 

[MisterX]

Socketed opamp.
Volume control.
Power supply bypass capacitors.
Cheaper.

 

[DaHoboFest]

Socketed opamp.
Power supply bypass capacitors.

does the other not have those?

 

[DaHoboFest]

UPDATE:

it would cost $70 to get the amp wit hthe plugin, so no deal.

choices are now, $45 shipped with volume, $55 shipped, durable, nothing sticking out, $50 volume, looks more durable than choice #1.

 

[n_maher]

The only advice that I can offer is that you get what you pay for.

 

[Jahn]

I would just go to the DIY forums, scout around until you see someone finish up a cmoy they just practiced on, and offer them a bit more than cost to take it off their hands. oh, and since you then know the builder, they can tweak it the way you like with options, opamps, etc.

 

[DaHoboFest]

you're saying that the second choise is gonna be better, higher quality, and durability?


I don't want a test mint can cmoy.

 

[ajt976]

I'd say look at the parts that they used to build it. See what they used to make it, that's what I would do at least.

 

[DaHoboFest]

please, I don't know much, I'm leaning towards the 2nd and 3rd choice,

2nd, because it looks durable, and the dealer said he will have to me by tuesday, which is what I need

3rd, because it's retail is $90, and from the quote above...

 

[DaHoboFest]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajt976 I'd say look at the parts that they used to build it. See what they used to make it, that's what I would do at least.

but I don't know anything, so can you help me?

 

[DaHoboFest]

sry for the new post, I want to make it clearer


Choice #2-The amp features the popular BurrBrown OPA2227 which operates very clean. The power caps are Cornell Dubilier SMD 1000uF to provide excellent bass response. The headphone jacks are gold plated Kobiconn Surface Mount style jacks. The rocker style switch I chose for unique style and color match to the enclosure and with the low profile, it does not stick far out from the case like the toggle style switches (which I found can break off). The front panel has professionally silk screened graphics and a bright diffused Red LED.


Choice #3-Internally the amplifier uses high quality parts for great sound, 100nF MKM2 WIMA coupling capacitors, 470uF Panasonic NHG power capacitors and 1% Vishay Dale metal film resistors. The op-amp is mounted on a gold plated high reliability IC socket to allow for changes while "chip-rolling". The front panel is wired to the circuit board using solid core wire for maximum conductivity.

 

[PinkFloyd]

I'd go for the first one It's socketed (so you can easily opamp roll) and looks pretty good quality for the money.

Mike.