Tuesday, October 11, 2022

DIY PCB for dual mount TDA1541 (***Part-1***)

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Could not resist getting this DIY PCB to attempt simplifying twin mounting the TDA1541/A since there has been quite a few notes of it being ...

Kenwood KT-5020 (***Follow-up***)

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Was window shopping in town when I stumble upon this little gem. Kenwood KT-5020 FMTUNERINFO rates the KT-5020 as a top-10 contende...
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Saturday, September 10, 2022

DIY CDM-9 tray gear replacement

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Was helping a friend replace the aging CD player tray gear on his Arcam Alpha 5 CD player ... did not expect I would need to dissamble the e...
Monday, August 22, 2022

REVISIT#2 - DIY TDA1541A DAC

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Recently retrieved the unit (REF:  http://myoldvintagehifi.blogspot.com/2018/04/revisit-diy-tda1541a-dac-with-usb.html ) from storage for a ...
Thursday, July 1, 2021

TIP - Effective USB powered FM signal amplifier

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Had previously bought the following USB powered FM signal amplifier, as part of a antenna kit, to overcome the loss of access to the buildin...

Blue-tooth receiver with audio player and ESS DAC

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Just received my new Trasam DAC2PRO earlier this week.  Trasam DAC2PRO (silver) directly connected to the Sansui B-2101 amplifier The DAC2PR...
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Changing OP-Amp(s) on the DIY TDA1541A DAC (***Update***)

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Since spending more time online nowadays (due to COVID resurgent worldwide), I chance upon some good deals for better OP-Amp(s) from oversea...
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Saturday, October 3, 2020

Proof-of-Concept (POC) of another alternate CD transport (***Update***)

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Old Sharp VCR with TOSLINK for audio output   I obtained the old Sharp DV-NC80 from a neighbour who converted to using a cable video streami...
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Saturday, August 1, 2020

Pioneer F-223

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I recently acquired a Pioneer F-223 digital tuner from a friend. Front view of Pioneer F-223 with main portion of test cable for antenna...
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Follow-up of DIY LS 3/5a (*** Update-1***)

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As Singapore was in "Circuit Breaker" mode (aka govt movement restriction due to COVID-19), I had more time on hands (don't ...
Monday, June 1, 2020

TIP - Internet radio for newbies

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Since most of the world is in one form or another of COVID movement restriction scenarios, it is a good time to explore the world of interne...
Sunday, May 3, 2020

Tips for implementing a secure Mesh WIFI setup

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Since we are required to stay home more during the current COVID19 outbreak, decided to take the opportunity to inform of a MESH WIFI networ...
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Sunday, December 1, 2019

Obsession with Digital-to-Analogue (DAC) converters?

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A friend recently asked why do I prefer using DAC(s), to using a dedicated player as I seem to have gained a few el-cheapo DVD players as tr...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Another low cost DIY tube buffer kit (***Update#2***)

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Bought a different version of the low cost DIY tube buffer kit to try. The new toy uses two  Chinese 6J3 tubes, with option of US made ...
Sunday, September 1, 2019

Low cost DIY tube pre-amp / buffer kit

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While trawling the PRC eBay, I came across a low cost DIY tube pre-amp kit which was advertised as a possible tube buffer as well. Definitel...
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Thursday, August 1, 2019

DIY - possible simple solution for deteriorating sound from the channel of a Leak integrated amp

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Recently I had an inclination to go listen to my Leak Stereo 30Plus setup in the spare room. When I switch the unit on, the LHS works fi...
Monday, July 1, 2019

Revisiting Marantz CDA-94 - Transformer failed (again)

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A couple of months ago, I was enjoying the pleasant results from the CDA-94 when the front display suddenly went dark and there was no longe...
Saturday, June 1, 2019

Add-on heatsinks for Audiolab 8000A

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I usually rotate the amp in-use (in the hall) every once in a while. Currently it's the last series of UK made Audiolab 8000A with '...
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Minor maintenance of a Quad 33 (on behalf)

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Was assisting a friends' friend with minor maintenance on his Quad 33. Sounds ok initially after power-up but takes about 25-...
Friday, February 1, 2019

Alternate analogue FM reception for the living room (***Update#2a***)

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First a background of the change in the existing setup. In Singapore, most of the population (>90%) live in a Housing Development ...
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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

JVC XL-MV33 (Part-2)

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Continuation from JVC XL-MV33 My skeptical friend finally decided to get his toes wet with minor recapping on the MV33 to improve rep...