Gator aid. Or how to get the most from your Gator.

See my new topic on the Caiman case :).

As we proceed...:

The following is how I did the Silmic mod on the standard Gator board.

I'll amend the text in due time, but here are the pics for now:

First remove the big electrolytic caps.

http://www.homehifi.co.uk/images/aos/S1.jpg

Now fit the 100uF caps.
Note that the board on the LEFT is for fitting inside an SE case. The board on the RIGHT is for fitting inside a SEG case.

http://www.homehifi.co.uk/images/aos/S2.jpg

Now fit the 33uf or 47uF caps. You can use either type, but 33uF seems to sound best in case of the Silmic.

http://www.homehifi.co.uk/images/aos/S3.jpg

This is the basic mod. Just fit your opamp of choice, and you can start enjoying the richer sound that the Silmic offers.

To be continued..

Thanks Stan, you say it's the basic mod. Is there more alterations you are thinking of?
Hope you are feeling better by the way.

Every time I see a new addition to this thread I start to wish that I still had my Caiman so that I could join in the fun.

I'm running out of toys to tweak!

Where can we source the caps from Stan? :)

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Originally Posted by Covenant

Thanks Stan, you say it's the basic mod. Is there more alterations you are thinking of?

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I never stop :lol:.

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Hope you are feeling better by the way.

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A lot better thanks. The old lungs are not what they used to be :rolleyes:.

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Originally Posted by Canetoad

Where can we source the caps from Stan? :)

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I have no immediate idea. I did however source about 25 pairs of the 100uF and about 40 sets of the 33uF from Taiwan. Plus I also sourced the bits for the TOKO coil, WIMA cap (came from the US), and Vishay cap (sourced from Cyprus) mods that are to follow. But those mods are still under evaluation. The TOKO mod needs access to a mini drill though, which is likely to be of less interest to those without a mini drill.

I was thinking of putting a kit together from the bits that I do have and offer it on a first come first serve basis. I got to work out how much it all cost me including postage. But I reckon I can make up the kits at between £15 to £20 with postage to the UK. Add £4 extra for anywhere in the EU. Not sure about further afield. I can supply a blank Gator PCB as depicted in the first picture as well if required for £18.

Hi Stan , are these mods for all users or just for headphone users as I don't use headphones . If they're for all users can you please tell me if you're considering offering a supply and fit service . If not can you please put me down for one of these upgrade kits if they are suitable for non-headphone users also.
Thanks,
Brian.