Posts filed under: DIY Audio

Basic Amplifier Mods for Dummies

I have received so many emails asking about how to do the mods. Why I do this? Why I do that? Etc… Ok, I will spend my lazy evening to...... Read More

More… Asus Xonar U1 Mods

After around 20 hours testing of my previous Asus Xonar U1 Mods, I think I need to add some more mods here. I have some plans here: Old Blu-Tack tricks...... Read More

Asus Xonar U1 Midnight Mods Session

Yesterday, it was at 00:00 am at the morning and I just couldn’t close my eyes. I’ve planned to mod my Asus Xonar U1, but never thought I would do...... Read More

“Perfectionist” Design

Being a perfectionist is not easy (and not cheap). Still remember my ambitious project before? I want to make it perfect, so let’s start the 1st phase, testing the capacitor...... Read More

Single Ended Amplifier Weekend Benchmarking Session

It’s time for Single Ended amplifier benchmarking session. Located at Bakmi Margonda, Sarinah, Indonesia. Here is some shoot from the event. The system was very simple, Tannoy speaker, Audio Aero...... Read More

Black Gate F Series Gainclone Power Bank

As I’ve promised before, my Gainclone project will be supplied with special smoothing capacitors. Welcome, the Black Gate F Series 680uF/65V. Each rail (positive and negative) will have 30 pcs...... Read More

Digital Volume Control

I’m thinking of a digital volume control, instead of passive one (with potentiometer or stepped attenuator). Hmm… Searching around the net, I found some IC from Maxim. I grabbed some...... Read More

What If…

Still remember my “silly” project, this one and this one? I think I will make it even more “sillier” than before. Watch out. First, I’m thinking of testing my new...... Read More

Sunday Session at PJ’s House

Since tomorrow is holiday, so I take this Sunday as a “long holiday”. So I pay a visit to my good friend, Mr. Paul a.k.a PJ. I also bring my...... Read More

“Out of Tradition” LM1875 Gainclone

Some of people on the net says that Gainclone is one of the shortest amplifier in the world. Some people could make it less than 32 mm on the signal...... Read More

Extra Ammunitions for Gainclone Project

I’m thinking of… a full Black Gate Power Supply 😉 Well, it’s not a dream since I have enough Black Gate F Series stock on hand. One value only, 680uF/65V. I...... Read More

My DIY Speaker (Another) Crossover Tweak

Was a tough and tiring Friday. I want to listen some music (but I need to tweak some). Ok, fire up my iron and start to cook it right away. If...... Read More