DIY Dodd Buffer

jtwrace · « **Reply #20 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 11:22 am »

Gary,

How will this buffer compare to my current two tube buffer sonically?

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #21 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 11:37 am »

I want one. How does the group buy work?

gld · « **Reply #22 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 03:54 pm »

hey Jason it's the same, but with the ability to use way more tube types.

For the group buy all you have to do is commit. I'll put your name on a list, you send me the money and I'll ship as soon as finished.

You can let me know thru this thread or thru my website or by phone
Gary

jtwrace · « **Reply #23 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 03:59 pm »

Quote from: gld on 6 Apr 2010, 03:54 pm

the ability to use way more tube types.

Gary

What about a mod kit for the two tube types (Gen 1) so we can roll more tubes?

dBe · « **Reply #24 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 04:47 pm »

Quote from: gld on 6 Apr 2010, 03:54 pm

hey Jason it's the same, but with the ability to use way more tube types.

For the group buy all you have to do is commit. I'll put your name on a list, you send me the money and I'll ship as soon as finished.
You can let me know thru this thread or thru my website or by phone
Gary

Gary,

I'll be ordering one or nine as soon as possible. I know that there are guys here that will want them but can't use a butane lighter much less a soldering iron.

Good on you mate, as my friend Andy Graddon from Australia might say.

Dave

TrungT · « **Reply #25 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 06:05 pm »

Dave
We can have Gary remove the child safety on the butan lighter, that should help

Or get one with out it.

I'm in for the Dodd buffer kit.

jtwrace · « **Reply #26 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 06:13 pm »

So I added all the parts up and they are $847. I purchased my buffer for $995.

Gary are they still $995 assembled?

I think I got a bargain...

TrungT · « **Reply #27 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 06:22 pm »

Jason
Right now still a bargian, You just have one "bargainER"

So, are you in for another back-up buffer?

jtwrace · « **Reply #28 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 06:23 pm »

Quote from: TrungT on 6 Apr 2010, 06:22 pm

So, are you in for another back-up buffer?

I don't think so

Mariusz · « **Reply #29 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 06:31 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 6 Apr 2010, 06:13 pm

So I added all the parts up and they are $847. I purchased my buffer for $995.

Gary are they still $995 assembled?

I think I got a bargain...

how you figure?

Kit -$325
battery/charger - ?
Case/ make my own - $0
what else am I missing ?

Remote isn't a part of the deal. If you need this luxury ???well, then yes, it will cost you $200 more.

jtwrace · « **Reply #30 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 06:37 pm »

Quote from: Mariusz on 6 Apr 2010, 06:31 pm

how you figure?

Kit -$325
battery/charger - ?
Case/ make my own - $0
what else am I missing ?

Remote isn't a part of the deal. If you need this luxury ???well, then yes, it will cost you $200 more.

amp kit $349
remote $199
Knobs $80
Chassis $159
Faceplate $60

This is to build an exact buffer as Gary sells. I'm actually surprised that he'll sell everything..

Mariusz · « **Reply #31 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 06:51 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 6 Apr 2010, 06:37 pm

amp kit $349
remote $199
Knobs $80
Chassis $159
Faceplate $60

This is to build an exact buffer as Gary sells. I'm actually surprised that he'll sell everything..

Cheap and Cheerful cost:

kit - $325
scrap wood, Shack or eBay - $? (cheap)

if I want to get fancy it can go up in thousands.

Here is the link to the kit info:
http://doddaudio.com/diy.aspx

shadowlight · « **Reply #32 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 07:11 pm »

Gary,

Does the buffer have ability for ht bypass?

jtwrace · « **Reply #33 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 07:12 pm »

Quote from: shadowlight on 6 Apr 2010, 07:11 pm

Gary,

Does the buffer have ability for ht bypass?

Gary added a tape loop to mine.

randytsuch · « **Reply #34 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 07:14 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 6 Apr 2010, 06:13 pm

So I added all the parts up and they are $847. I purchased my buffer for $995.

Gary are they still $995 assembled?

I think I got a bargain...

They are $1595 now, so you got a bargain.
So, the diy price comes to be about 1/2 of the assembled price, seems reasonable to me.

Randy

shadowlight · « **Reply #35 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 07:15 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 6 Apr 2010, 07:12 pm

Gary added a tape loop to mine.

Now the question is how much extra would it be for the tape loop

and/or does it require any changes to the circuit.

Mariusz · « **Reply #36 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 07:23 pm »

And how about keeping it simple, cheap and to the point?

Mariusz

srb · « **Reply #37 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 07:29 pm »

If a component doesn't have the required functionality, it really doesn't matter how cheap it is.

Steve

jtwrace · « **Reply #38 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 07:29 pm »

You can also add the sonic cap plat bypass. Since you'll be soldering at that point anyway. Well worth the Cheap and Cheerful investement.

ctviggen · « **Reply #39 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 07:35 pm »

Quote from: Mariusz on 6 Apr 2010, 06:51 pm

Cheap and Cheerful cost:

kit - $325
scrap wood, Shack or eBay - $? (cheap)

if I want to get fancy it can go up in thousands.

Here is the link to the kit info:
http://doddaudio.com/diy.aspx

No knobs? You have to have knobs.

It's cheap if you have the time to make one and debug it should you make a mistake. Oh, and have the tools necessary to solder and make a case. Start buying tools and the cost skyrockets. Sort of like working on your own car is cheap if you have the hundreds to thousands of dollars in tools necessary to do work on a car.