Objective 2 DIY amp under $100

[ory_zm]

Hey,

So have any of you been following the NwAvGuy's adventures since he was kicked off Head Fi?

Looks like he's been busy!!

http://nwavguy.blogspot.com/2011/08/o2-summary.html

Thoughts?

[dingostolemyipod]

http://headphones.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5564

[ory_zm]

Thanks...

I wonder if there has been any new info on this since that topic was updated.

[dc]

he updates his blog with any new info when it's ready

[ory_zm]

I meant here, if anyone has built it etc.

[dingostolemyipod]

Bit hard to build it without a PCB to build it on. The first group buy for blank boards still hasn't finished yet.
But yes, i will be building it.

[ory_zm]

Bit hard to build it without a PCB to build it on. The first group buy for blank boards still hasn't finished yet.

What do you mean?

I might be interested in trying my hand at some DYI magic myself...

[dingostolemyipod]

The printed circuit board (PCB) for the design, where all the components are populated/soldered - they're not available for purchase anywhere at this stage.
There's a group buy for the boards at diyaudio, along with some group buys for parts, etc.

[ory_zm]

Oh gotcha cheers!

That was actually lucky you mentioned that because today is the last day of the group buy... anyway I ordered 2 PCBs, see how we go.

[dc]

build it on perfboard n00bs!

[dingostolemyipod]

build it on perfboard n00bs!

[ory_zm]

build it on perfboard n00bs!

I hardly remember how to solder...

[dingostolemyipod]

Noticed with the group buy boards looks like they've gone for some sort of funky gold immersion plating and black solder mask.
I had to lol given the objective ethos of the whole design, but the increase in cost was minimal, so i don't really care.

[ory_zm]

That's for the Australian group buy, however I ordered 2 boards from the DIY Audio thread (UK)... I wonder if I can upgrade my order to the more funky ones.

[dingostolemyipod]

That's for the Australian group buy, however I ordered 2 boards from the DIY Audio thread (UK)... I wonder if I can upgrade my order to the more funky ones.

I can't quite work out if they are going to upgrade the whole lot of do 2 runs, I'm not fussed either way, it will make zero difference to the performance.