Goldpoint SA4M-47 passive 'preamp' winging its way to Marco Towers...

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Originally Posted by CageyH

Working with cadmium plated objects on a daily basis, I am aware of the risks of a controlled substance.
I am also aware of the risk an amp with exposed valves presents to an inquisitive mind, so for the time being I won't be having one of those either.

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Personally, I would sell the 3 month old child. Less expense in the long run.
(My eldest is 44 and still costs me!)

Just so that people are aware of the dangers of Cadmium, and can make their own minds up.

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The European Agency (ECHA) has updated the REACH Candidate List with 6 new substances. 144 substances are part of the Candidate List from now.

Cadmium is part of the 6 added substances, which means that it has officially entered the "pipe" to be potentially regulated in the short term future (worst case scenario: banned in 2019).

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http://www.politico.eu/article/ban-o...-takes-effect/

Apparently, cadmium is also found in some LED televisions. I didn't know that.

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Originally Posted by awkwardbydesign

Personally, I would sell the 3 month old child. Less expense in the long run.
(My eldest is 44 and still costs me!)

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I am prepared for the costs. It's taken longer than I wanted for and a bit of a bumpy road.
Compromising on my HiFi for a few years is the least of my worries!

I won't have much spare cash for upgrades any more, which is a shame. I really fancy a new/different pre amp, and a valve based power amp so that I have something different to listen to when I fancy a change.

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Originally Posted by Marco

In other news, according to Chris, I'll soon have an LDR winging its way to me, so it'll be very interesting hearing how that compares with the Goldpoint (and Croft)... Nice to have so many good choices! :eyebrows:

Marco.

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Ah. I wondered if you'd get tempted by that idea Marco. I'm just receiving deliveries of components to attempt to build one. Should be able to try a prototype soon. I have impedances to work out and also pot values for the power supply to try yet. I'll probably cock it up, but nothing ventured................:)

I'm sure you'll be fine, or if not, Chris will help you out :)

Marco.

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Originally Posted by CageyH

I am prepared for the costs. It's taken longer than I wanted for and a bit of a bumpy road.
Compromising on my HiFi for a few years is the least of my worries!

I won't have much spare cash for upgrades any more, which is a shame. I really fancy a new/different pre amp, and a valve based power amp so that I have something different to listen to when I fancy a change.

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Hey, mate, sometimes sacrifices have to be made, and in your case, for a very good cause! The only fumes you'll have to worry about are those emitted by soiled nappies :D

Marco.

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Originally Posted by CageyH

I am prepared for the costs. It's taken longer than I wanted for and a bit of a bumpy road.
Compromising on my HiFi for a few years is the least of my worries!

I won't have much spare cash for upgrades any more, which is a shame. I really fancy a new/different pre amp, and a valve based power amp so that I have something different to listen to when I fancy a change.

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Yup. Very worth it. You could have both but you would need to put the amp high enough that little inquisitive hand cant reach for a few yoers.. Ive 2 grandkids and they are mostly over the " must stick my finger in that" the youngest being 4 1/2. Grilles wise i meant speakers. They seem to be the most attractive. Nay irrisistible of targets even if you are right beside them saying DO NOT TOUCH THAT!...they still stick their hand out....its a magnet to them...good luck with the kid and teach him/her that once they are griwn up they look after you;)

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Originally Posted by struth

Yup. Very worth it. You could have both but you would need to put the amp high enough that little inquisitive hand cant reach for a few yoers.. Ive 2 grandkids and they are mostly over the " must stick my finger in that" the youngest being 4 1/2. Grilles wise i meant speakers. They seem to be the most attractive. Nay irrisistible of targets even if you are right beside them saying DO NOT TOUCH THAT!...they still stick their hand out....its a magnet to them...good luck with the kid and teach him/her that once they are griwn up they look after you;)

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Our hifi rose higher and higher until the kids understood the concept of dire retribution. Then it all came back down. And I've always preferred grilles anyway.
And turntable lids. :ner:

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Originally Posted by CageyH

Just so that people are aware of the dangers of Cadmium, and can make their own minds up.



http://www.politico.eu/article/ban-o...-takes-effect/

Apparently, cadmium is also found in some LED televisions. I didn't know that.

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Chris (Stereo Coffee LDR) went through a whole rigmarole with the relevant legislation concerning cadmium in finished products. It's worth bearing in mind that the amounts in an LDR are tiny,and encapsulated, so unless you chew them the health risk is tiny. Your (older?) solar panels will probably be far more dangerous!

I have a few LDRs, but might stock up on more different values just in case they get banned. They're very cheap (from China).