Re: DIY Dodd Buffer group buy - $300each

posternutbag2000 · « **Reply #20 on:** 17 Dec 2010, 06:42 pm »

I'm interested in getting in on this deal after reading all of the rave reviews and looking for a new project...let me know whats needed to proceed...

Scott

jtsnead · « **Reply #21 on:** 17 Dec 2010, 07:45 pm »

email Gary Dodd here:

http://mailto:doddaudio@live.com

and tell him you want one, I know he is working on getting
a bunch shipped out

Atlplasma · « **Reply #22 on:** 17 Dec 2010, 07:51 pm »

Just curious what you folks are using for amplication. Could I connect the buffer to a couple of Outlaw monoblocks?

jtwrace · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 Dec 2010, 07:53 pm »

Quote from: Atlplasma on 17 Dec 2010, 07:51 pm

Just curious what you folks are using for amplication. Could I connect the buffer to a couple of Outlaw monoblocks?

Using RCA cables it will connect to any power amp.

Atlplasma · « **Reply #24 on:** 17 Dec 2010, 09:12 pm »

I guess I was wondering about gain (or lack thereof) and if certain equipment setups are more "Buffer friendly."

Steve

gld · « **Reply #25 on:** 17 Dec 2010, 10:27 pm »

Your source component provides the gain. Most all of equipment in the last 10 years or so has an average output level of around 2 volts, this is plenty of gain to drive the vast majority of amplifiers. Best of all you have a wide range of use with the volume control due to no gain from the buffer.

gary

Atlplasma · « **Reply #26 on:** 17 Dec 2010, 11:23 pm »

Quote from: gld on 17 Dec 2010, 10:27 pm

Your source component provides the gain. Most all of equipment in the last 10 years or so has an average output level of around 2 volts, this is plenty of gain to drive the vast majority of amplifiers. Best of all you have a wide range of use with the volume control due to no gain from the buffer.
gary

Thanks, Gary. I use a Mac Mini as a music server and output over USB via a Hiface M2tech. Any idea if there is enough gain on that type of connection?

Steve

Mariusz · « **Reply #27 on:** 18 Dec 2010, 04:51 am »

Just to remind you guys how cool this buffer can be......

gld · « **Reply #28 on:** 19 Dec 2010, 04:08 pm »

Atlplasma, No worries there is plenty of gain for your app.

Gary

sl_1800 · « **Reply #29 on:** 20 Dec 2010, 08:04 pm »

Gary this is a fantastic Christmas sale. I sure hope many AC members jump on this, I know how much I enjoy my buffer kit I built last summer.

Atlplasma · « **Reply #30 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 04:01 pm »

I saw one post where a member was recommending the Ctek charger. Any other good products?

Also...

If I had three 7 ah batteries in parallel, what would I want to keep the batteries at optimal charge?

jtwrace · « **Reply #31 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 08:26 pm »

Quote from: Atlplasma on 21 Dec 2010, 04:01 pm

I saw one post where a member was recommending the Ctek charger. Any other good products?

Also...

If I had three 7 ah batteries in parallel, what would I want to keep the batteries at optimal charge?

You can still use the CTEK. Why use three batteries? A single 28Ah is much easier.

Yes, the CTEK is the best charger IMO. I highly recommend the US 800.

HAL · « **Reply #32 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 08:32 pm »

IIRC, Danny uses a CTEK charger on his 100Ah SLA battery.

TrungT · « **Reply #33 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 09:03 pm »

I have Ctek 7002 for my 100AH battery in main system and Ctek 800 in other system.

Atlplasma · « **Reply #34 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 09:23 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 21 Dec 2010, 08:26 pm

You can still use the CTEK. Why use three batteries? A single 28Ah is much easier.

Yes, the CTEK is the best charger IMO. I highly recommend the US 800.

I have three fairly new batteries for a power conditioner that is in storage (long story). I probably won't be able to unpack it for another 9 months. Paralleling the batteries would be fairly easy and give me 21 aH of juice.

jtwrace · « **Reply #35 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 09:27 pm »

Quote from: Atlplasma on 21 Dec 2010, 09:23 pm

I have three fairly new batteries for a power conditioner that is in storage (long story). I probably won't be able to unpack it for another 9 months. Paralleling the batteries would be fairly easy and give me 21 aH of juice.

I'm sorry I didn't explain myself. The 7Ah battery will be plenty without the CTEK hooked up. I had a long conversation with the CTEK rep (last week) and it's perfectly fine to leave them connected all the time as they are truly "smart".

No, you will not hear any feedback from the charger hooked up while listening

Atlplasma · « **Reply #36 on:** 21 Dec 2010, 10:58 pm »

Thanks all. One of the CTEK chargers sounds like the ticket.

nodiak · « **Reply #37 on:** 23 Dec 2010, 04:08 pm »

Sent an email to Gary/Dodd Audio to get in on this, waiting for reply. Not complaining as I know he's busy, just wanted to be "on the record". Think it will be a sweet pre/buffer. Just a taste of tubes should do it - (sometimes too many layers of tubery confounds the performance imo - pre/rectifier/power).
Don

pelliott321 · « **Reply #38 on:** 24 Dec 2010, 12:44 am »

I emailed him a couple of days ago got a response and did the paypal so merry christmas to me I sure you will get yours.
I am hoping to learn what battery PS is all about, Planning to compare the battery PS with a 12V double regulated PS I have lying around. If I hear positive things with the battery PS then I will try Batteries with the DAC. If not well I will chalk it up to experience

jtsnead · « **Reply #39 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 12:04 am »

has anybody recieved any of the buffers they ordered?