RancidM

Like the boss said the enjoyment is from building the stuffs. I have a draw full of programmers and other tat that i have built for what ever reason. Still fancy building one of the Mini M3's...

Hi peeps. I built a little Cmoy2 last year and at the time i asked for a good 2nd project. the M3 was suggested. i have been looking at the AMB website for printer CB's but finding it a little difficult. are there any webbys that give a detailed parts list and instruations ? or maybe there is another amp worth looking in to, i do like the look of the M3's bass boost mind you. Chers for any info...

whats the deal with the braiding of the audio cables ? is this something that should be done as often as possible #?

nice.... always satisfying to compleate a project...

yep.... there are some pictures on the forums were people havnt bothered with a PCB at all and its all P2P... looks totaly confusing to me but technical theres no differancen i suppose. the PCB just makes it look neat.

try to stay away from insulting tape.... its well insulting.. get some of this instead.. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...shrink&doy=13m9

this page has a little info http://tangentsoft.net/audio/cmoy-tutorial...aks.html#dcjack i think i recall seeing a simular page talking about uisng the mains power to charge a rechargeable battery, but i might have been day dreaming.

what i did was solder all the components outside of the case and tested that all worked first. and then mounted it all in the case whilst still all connected. id imagine it will be harder to "get at" the components when there in the case allready. also if your going for looks then you dont want to be fiddling around with the case when soldering everything, only working with the case at the very end to minimise scuffs/scratches etc.

my set up ? Erm i really dont have a set up as such. i use a pair of Sein HD500's and listen to music off my PC (normaly the bbc radio player to be honest) i mostly listen to reggae and some rock (decent rock non of this youff stuffs) however one issue i have is that i suffer from low frequency deafness, this can lead to a lack of clarity (for me) among mens (or ladys with beards) voices and bass. this is why i always feel the sound from a standard soundcard is somewhat lacking. had a quick look at the M3...nice looking unit but no valves... i might be totaly barking up the wrong tree but are vavles not that way to go or are the nonvavle set ups just as good ? i very very much like the idea of the seperate bass control on the M3 as this would allow me to ramp up the bass when listening to music, but turn it down when playing games and using voice coms (which dosnt like the bass) 2 project for the price of one.... it appeals... but what does a DAC do ? i think it stands for digital audio converter ?

Hi peeps.. so i finished my Cmoy2 the other day and to be frank i want to start another project.... what im thinking of is a nice unit that will sit on my desk (so no need for portable or small). i dont have any issues with the hot stick at all, i do however have a very limited (non exsistant) understanding of design or the like. its my birthday soon so i can easily twist the wife for a decent budget to spend... so with a budget of around £150-£200 ($300-$400 USD)... im looking for the best headphone amp i can possible make. i will need a proven design which requires the minimum of customisation by the builder. i will also need clear instructions and very precises parts list. does anyone have any recomendations ? are there any new design's in the pipeline that will be ready for PCB soon ? are there any planned group buys happening soon for any of the high end amps ? cheers.... Ranny.

Is a damm sexy looking bit of kit for sure.

good to hear youve got it sorted.

Strum matey theres still time for me to get this in the post befor the end of work today. there is a Maplins just 10 mins walk away from where i work. let me know what you need and i will get it sorted. if we are swift enuf you may well have the Led and resistor for tommorow...

i dont think the LED or RLED even have to be fitted for the amp to work. i ahve a spare blue LED and resistors if maplins are being an arse.

used box standard OPA2134PA's