Tripath Linguini

albee · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 Sep 2005, 12:50 am »

tianguis: What is the shipping cost for the 2020? Er, what is the total cost for the ready to rip version? Thanks.

zeta4 · « **Reply #21 on:** 18 Sep 2005, 01:05 pm »

HI

Finally got round to trying out more mods on the SI board. However
I think one of the sm capacitors has probably fallen off!. On my board
C15 seems to be missing. Can anyone confirm that it should be there
and if so what should the value be.

Thanks

tianguis · « **Reply #22 on:** 18 Sep 2005, 02:01 pm »

Albee:
The kit cost US $107 delivered to new York. However, Yeo's new 2020 (diyparadise.com) is a much better amp at about the same price; it's only available built and tested.

Zeta:
C15 is present on one of my boards, the older one with the solder slug. I don't know the value, but I'm sure it can be found here or at diyaudio.com.

Regards,
Larry Welsh

zeta4 · « **Reply #23 on:** 18 Sep 2005, 04:02 pm »

Hi

Thanks Larry. I traced it out and I think it is the o/p filter cap and should be 0.33uf. Looks like it wasnt soldered on very well as the pads were dry.
I was going to replace these anyway.

albee · « **Reply #24 on:** 20 Sep 2005, 12:23 am »

FYI: Got a return email from Yeo and he has just installed his first 2024 in a case with volume control. He's not sure he's going to offer that as a regular item as yet due to the size and cost of the enclosue. (I'll be watching his site since I'm not a solderer.)

ohenry · « **Reply #25 on:** 2 Nov 2005, 08:35 pm »

I got the Charlize amp a few days ago and it's burning in as I type. This little amp, being pre-built and with air core inductors for $90 + shipping, is a great bargain. Be sure to spend the extra $10 for the good inductors. If you have anxiety regarding surface mount soldering and possess the ability to do some minor soldering for the inputs and outputs, this is a wonderful opportunity to play. And the ample board's size is a little friendlier to being fiddled with. Just get some connectors, wire, a box, and a few standoffs...and become an electronics legend in your own mind.

As in the six moons review, the unmodified Charlize takes the cake right out of the box. In my system, it was more relaxed in the highs than other stock products and provided a nice tonal balance. To get into this league, the amp3 and the SI needed a few extra parts such as those nice Italian $30 per set air cores and good input caps. I do think the Charlize's bass may benefit from better input caps, but I'll enjoy it for a while as is.