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  1. 16-11-2019, 11:30 #1
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    This has been a while in the making.....11 years and a bit. Bought the boards on Diyaudio in 2008 and didn't have all the bits to build it so it was put aside. Designed by Russ White of Twisted Pear, it is two discrete opamp boards for a preamp/headphone amp. Just waiting for some pcb connectors and I can then fire it up. I intend to use it as a preamp. I didn't want to spend a vast amount on it and cases can put quite a dent in your pocket so I had kept the FR box hoping it would come in handy one day.

    Once it is up and running I will report on the SQ.

    https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/soli...wer-opamp.html





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    Why Rob,
    you are spoiling us...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Why Rob,
    you are spoiling us...
    Of Course. It is nearly Christmas. I hope the Ambassador is pleased.
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    The upgrade or Mk2 potions could be " The Lady Loves Milk Tray "
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    I take it your hifi is not a feature in the living room Rob?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Covenant View Post
    I take it your hifi is not a feature in the living room Rob?
    No, I have my own soundproofed bunker
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