y1 gamma-1 DAC
May 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM Post #678 of 1,546
There are roughly 40 available replacements for the "2N3904BU" at Mouser.
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May 17, 2009 at 11:17 PM Post #679 of 1,546
Fabulous work on the F++

Is there any chance of dimensions / .fpd for the panels? Would love this!

Also noting that there's plenty of space in the empty USB board area ...potentially RCA jacks on the rear!
 
May 23, 2009 at 6:10 PM Post #683 of 1,546
That took some attention to detail to find that oversight!

It appears to be essentially the same part, just a slight difference in the VTRIP trip point.

I hadn't noticed the discrepancy, and built mine with the 101-300 part. Seems to work fine.
 
May 23, 2009 at 6:39 PM Post #685 of 1,546
It's not an oversight.
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The MCP100-315DI/TO was not available at Mouser when we put the parts list together so we picked a replacement for you and adjusted U9D so it would match.


If you wish...The MCP100-315DI/TO is now avilable at Mouser, the part numbers are:

579-MCP100-315DI/TO
579-MCP101-315DI/TO
 
May 23, 2009 at 9:15 PM Post #686 of 1,546
Well I got my gamma working last night
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Sounds great, currently testing it with a set of Vishay/Sprague OS-CONS. Initial impressions are that the sound is a little recessed and nasally, bypassing them with Vishay/Roederstein MKT and WIMA MKS doesn't make a noticeable difference.

Also if anyone has a set of Nichicon ES 22uF caps, let me know.
 
May 28, 2009 at 3:34 AM Post #687 of 1,546
My left channel output is gone. With USB input, left is very crackly, right is fine. If I pull the USB board and use COAX in with external power, silence on left and right is fine.

Power test good, and the output jack is good (continuity and low .25 ohm to the caps.)

Ideas? TIA!
 
May 28, 2009 at 4:49 PM Post #689 of 1,546
Does anybody have an extra Toshiba fiber-optic receiver around? I destroyed mine removing it after installing it in the transmitter position. doooh

Just checked digikey and they are back in stock.

Are there any worthwhile parts upgrades I should do since I'll have it apart? At the moment it's the standard built kit from Jeff. I've been very happy with it although maybe a bit on the bright side for my taste.
 
May 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM Post #690 of 1,546
jamess71, you must be confused because Jeff does not supply a kit for the γ1.
Anyway, the only parts worth experimenting with are the output coupling caps. Opinions vary on those, so changing them might only be a "sidegrade" rather than an upgrade.
 

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