IC: DCB1 Turbo 1.2A Preamp.

[Bigman80]

Hi all,

Initial put up as an Interest check.

I've been giving some thought to putting a BigBottle phonostage PCB inside the DCB1 listed here.

All is OK in terms of space etc BUT I discovered that when I fitted the extension bars for the Khozmo and the Elna switch, I had to make the holes in the face plate a little bigger to fit the sleeve they require.

I don't believe I can get a tight enough grip on the Khozmo now, as I need to take the bars out to fit the PCB.

So, rather than piss about with it and possibly end up no further forward, I thought I'd see if anyone wants to buy this one and I'll make another one to accommodate the changes.

Inside the Box:

DCB1 PCB with Dale resistors and Audio Note Tantalums in the most important positions, plus more.

Obbligato Gold capacitors

Spotfire wire.

Elma selector switch

Toroidy Transformer

Upgraded MUR120s (I think that's the number lol)

Silver solder on EVERYTHING

Running at 1.2A, thus qualifies as the 'Turbo' version and probably as high as you can go with one PCB before it melts lol

The DCB1 was given the final once over by Firebottle when it was finished.

As far as preamps are concerned, this has seen off everything that has visited here or been put up against it. It really is a class act.

The price is set only so its possible to build another to this exact same spec, as I found it to be superior to other specs Steve and I tried.

£650 collected.

Delivery is now an option. To be quoted individually!

I may negotiate a little but not much.

All response by PM pls.
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[Pepperamip]

I'd love to buy this as just havent found the right preamp for my liking to date. You're in brum aren't you Ollie?

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[AJSki2fly]

This could be ideal for Mikeandvan if his Croft proves to be causing his issues. :eyebrows:

[Bigman80]

I'd love to buy this as just havent found the right preamp for my liking to date. You're in brum aren't you Ollie?

Sent from my CLT-L09 using TapatalkWolverhampton mate. Not far. Welcome to listen to it you can get over this way.

[Mr.Ian]

If it was in a different case with lettering I would have snapped this up, I know from other posts many people like the look thougj

[Pepperamip]

If it was in a different case with lettering I would have snapped this up, I know from other posts many people like the look thougjI think the case is what sells this over over dcb1 builds I've seen anyway. Shows its all a matter of taste.

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[Barry]

I think the case is what sells this over over dcb1 builds I've seen anyway. Shows its all a matter of taste.

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I agree - the external appearence is excellent, and the internal construction is neat and tidy. :) Good luck with the sale.

[Bigman80]

If it was in a different case with lettering I would have snapped this up, I know from other posts many people like the look thougjA different case!!!! Outrageous lol.

[Pepperamip]

Wolverhampton mate. Not far. Welcome to listen to it you can get over this way.If I can get the money together before you sell I'll take you up on this.. Have a feeling this will be sold long before then damn it

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[smangus]

Love mine, whoever
gets this will enjoy it! glwts.

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[Bigman80]

If I can get the money together before you sell I'll take you up on this.. Have a feeling this will be sold long before then damn it

Sent from my CLT-L09 using TapatalkI'm in no rush fella. We'll see

[Bigman80]

I agree - the external appearence is excellent, and the internal construction is neat and tidy. :) Good luck with the sale.Thank you Barry. Appreciate it.

[Bigman80]

Love mine, whoever
gets this will enjoy it! glwts.

Sent from my SM-G950F using TapatalkThanks Andy, great aren't they!

[Mr.Ian]

I have one of Oli, s earlier builds and can vouch for his build quality, first class

[Bigman80]

I have one of Oli, s earlier builds and can vouch for his build quality, first classThanks Mr Ian.

[Leeken]

This could be ideal for Mikeandvan if his Croft proves to be causing his issues. :eyebrows:

He’d be wise to get it,my 750ma version is amazing with a quad qsp.

[Bigman80]

He’d be wise to get it,my 750ma version is amazing with a quad qsp.He wouldn't like it. He tried Steve's and said as much.

[STD305M]

Hi Oliver
As you know I've built many variations of this preamp, none of them were as good as the current version which is the version your selling.
To show just how good I'm currently using it with my Audio Research 75hd reference.
Sounds simply stunning.

This won't hang around long mate.

Glws

Steve.

You have a pm

[struth]

Think it looks great too. Better than many Commercial ones.

If a name on it is needed you could get it done easy enough.

I'd buy it if I needed one

[Bigman80]

Think it looks great too. Better than many Commercial ones.

If a name on it is needed you could get it done easy enough.

I'd buy it if I needed oneThanks Grant.

Yes, absolutely right. If the new owner wanted to get a design on there I am sure Blackmass (Rob) could give them a very competitive price. He does lovely work BTW.

Personally, I love the look. Very sleek and stylish imo. No led on the power switch as the vents light up in the evening and it looks very cool.

This preamp has absolutely no character or signature on the sound. You will hear exactly what you put into it.

I'm a huge fan and will build my next one exactly the same as this one.

[Bigman80]

Hi Oliver
As you know I've built many variations of this preamp, none of them were as good as the current version which is the version your selling.
To show just how good I'm currently using it with my Audio Research 75hd reference.
Sounds simply stunning.

This won't hang around long mate.

Glws

Steve.

You have a pmHi Steve.

Got your message mate. I'll drop you a line in a bit.

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[STD305M]

Hi Andy
I'm thinking if getting it to run my second system.

That'll make 2 :):)

Steve

[smangus]

Hi Andy
I'm thinking if getting it to run my second system.

That'll make 2 :):)

Steve

:D:cool:

[Bigman80]

Going to put this on hold for a little bit. Steve and I are going to try and do a Parts + Cash swap deal.

Untill we have seen what we can do, I'll put thisbon hold.

[jandl100]

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Does no one care about the rules any more? :(

No pic of the rear!!! :bum:

4 input pairs and 1 output pair, I assume from the internal shot?

Lovely looking casework :thumbsup: - looks like Pass Labs - some people have no taste at all! :lol:

If I didn't seem to be stuck in an integrated amp loop I would have been seriously interested. GLWS.

[Bigman80]

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Does no one care about the rules any more? :(

No pic of the rear!!! :bum:

4 input pairs and 1 output pair, I assume from the internal shot?

Lovely looking casework [emoji106] - looks like Pass Labs - some people have no taste at all! [emoji38]

If I didn't seem to be stuck in an integrated amp loop I would have been seriously interested. GLWS."The rules? Bollocks to the rules!" - Piggy

Haha, yes, naughty boy. I'll put One up.

Yes, clean without any need for lettering/logos imo.

Thanks Jerry.

[Bigman80]

This is officially withdrawn from sale.

Unfortunately, after crunching the numbers it seems that £500 is not the magic figure to enable a rebuild of the same spec.

I'm not prepared to add further funds to build a unit of exactly the same ability, just seems bonkers, so I'll be trying to put my phonostage in this unit. If I can't, so be it. I'll just build another complete phonostage instead and sell one of them to recover the costs.

Thanks for all of the messages and if one of you guys does want a DCB1, drop me a line, I know how much they cost now lol

[Bigman80]

Ok boys and girls,

I have crunched the numbers on this bad boy and have decided that I am going to let it go for..................

£650 :stalks::stalks::stalks::stalks::stalks:

Now, I realise this is slightly more than I originally advertised it at, which was way too low.

Crunching the numbers, I realised I have just over £800 invested in this unit in parts alone. Admittedly, some of that money is in upgrades, like the Vishay and Obbligato Caps, and the AN tantalum resistors. I have now priced this according to what I think is a very fair price!

A genuinely High Class preamp for working class money.

I do have a box that's suitable for postage, but that will require a separate quote. I am happy to negotiate for the price and delivery cost.

Also, I will be adding new pictures tomorrow as the ones here seem to be suffering some sort of deformation!!

[Rosewind]

Is this the one you offered to trade for one of my phono pres? :)

Good luck with the sale!

[Bigman80]

Is this the one you offered to trade for one of my phono pres? :)

Good luck with the sale!It is!

The pics don't do it any justice so I need to add new ones tomorrow

[Bigman80]

Now SOLD Pending the usual :eek:

[Bigman80]

Now paid for.

Awesome!

[smangus]

Now paid for.

Awesome!

End of an era!

[Covenant]

End of an era!

Start of a new one for me!

[smangus]

Start of a new one for me![emoji846] sure you will love it!

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[Bigman80]

End of an era!Yup, but the beginning of a new one for the new owner. He's a lucky fella as this is as good as it gets

Edit: (in DCB1 builds)

[Lawrence001]

Subjectively of course [emoji23]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

but this is as good as it gets.

Hmmmm ! BIG statement from Bigman there.

[Bigman80]

Hmmmm ! BIG statement from Bigman there.As good as it gets in the DCB1 world lol.

Good grief, I love a sweeping statement but that wasn't Intended to be one [emoji853]