Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 27, 2020 21:32:13 GMT
Hi All,
I built this to get it tested prior to releasing it to the GB that's currently gathering pace on DIYaudio.
I wanted to make sure everything was ok after having the layout redone.
All the caps in the signal path are Vishay (2x wima as I had them) and they are matched for exact values, as are the resistors. The two green caps are my "must have" from the capacitor world and were extra cost. I will leave them in for the sale.
Everything has gone as expected (never in doubt) and I have no use of this PCB as I have a fully functioning Bigbottle phonostage currently playing!
A Transformer can be had from Audiophonics.fr, for around €30 but be prepared to wait for 2 months for it to arrive lol.
2x PCC88's and 1x ECC83, A case for about £50-70 and other than a switch and a few rca sockets etc, you could have this up and running for around £400 total.
Which for a valve phonostage of this quality, is super cheap. I am also happy to advise on the build etc. FULL SUPPORT
I'd like to get as close to £200 for it as possible. That's about what I have spent on it but i'll listen to close offers.
Postage in the UK is likely to be about £10, EU £15 and the USA about £20
If I'm offered the asking price I'll do free shipping. Nice aren't I [IMG]
I'll put some pics up asap
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 27, 2020 21:32:44 GMT
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Post by electronumpty on Feb 27, 2020 23:13:05 GMT
Looks good what are the green caps? Btw do you mean ecc83 😉 Just checking .
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 27, 2020 23:50:29 GMT
Looks good what are the green caps? Btw do you mean ecc83 😉 Just checking . Hahaha, yes I do. Top Marks for you Green caps are some Vishays I found. They look to be very good but I haven't heard them lol
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Post by electronumpty on Feb 28, 2020 0:14:18 GMT
Just returning the favour🙂 good to see the group buy getting going.
GLWTS.
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 28, 2020 0:18:12 GMT
Just returning the favour🙂 good to see the group buy getting going. GLWTS. Appreciated Yes the GB is up to 20 already and I did say I'd cut it off at 20 but I can let it run for a few days and see who else pops up. Now, if I can flog this PCB I can make a start on the LPSU for the PecanPi......or the 686.......or the Paradise.........or the...you get the idea lol
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Post by electronumpty on Feb 28, 2020 0:25:51 GMT
Hahaha yeah Bigman and his perpetual audio motion!
Great you got the numbers already.
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 28, 2020 0:36:28 GMT
Hahaha yeah Bigman and his perpetual audio motion! Great you got the numbers already. I've just sold this PCB twice over I think? Oops, I may have to order myself a PCB to fulfill the demand. Wouldnt be so bad if i was making money on it lol
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Post by firebottle on Feb 28, 2020 8:38:14 GMT
Don't forget there is the option to use 6N2P instead of the ECC83 if the link is moved>
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 28, 2020 9:39:42 GMT
Don't forget there is the option to use 6N2P instead of the ECC83 if the link is moved> Yes there is......
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 28, 2020 12:47:00 GMT
Yup, as suspected, i managed to sell this PCB twice lol
I have agreed to honor the deal and build up another. Luckily i had 1 board i was keeping for myself.
Looks like i will have to join my own group buy lol
such a "Bigman" thing to do.
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Post by electronumpty on Feb 28, 2020 14:09:51 GMT
Lol better put your name on the group buy list then! 🤣🤣🤣
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Bigman80
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 28, 2020 14:18:27 GMT
Lol better put your name on the group buy list then! 🤣🤣🤣 Lol. What a shocker
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