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Enough of the wacko LED noise. How do we order one? -- fredrickj fredrickj's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5645 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23227 __

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Thanks for the info skunk, and to the others that replied! -- Mikem53 Mikem53's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4904 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23227

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mark-e-mark Wrote: > That's the only info Jabberwockie gave me. I seem to remember Fry's being mentioned by Jabberwockie publicly. Anyway, I stopped by there today and got the model number. It's Context Engineering (Santa Clara, CA) #4012H-6B. Fry's (or "Outpost"- the Web division) model # 209

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That's the only info Jabberwockie gave me. -- mark-e-mark mark-e-mark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23227

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jabberwockie Wrote: > The item you ask about is called a "strain relief". > I think Mikem53 was asking about the "box". Is it a Context Engineering enclosure from Fry's? I'm curious about which model # as well :-) -- Skunk -

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Thanks, Jabberwockie. Mikem, Jabberwockie and I traded PMs a while back and he is using a box from Fry's Electronics. I think you can find one just like it on lmbheeger.com (links on posts above). I hope he doesn't mind me sharing this. -- mark-e-mark -

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Hello, sorry if I have not replied..I have not been maiking any replies to this thread as I was told to refrain by the CEO. The item you ask about is called a "strain relief". Thank you, Jabberwockie Mikem53 Wrote: > Thanks for the replies... I was really hoping jabberwockie would tell us > wh

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

Thanks for the replies... I was really hoping jabberwockie would tell us what he is using as I like that one the best... but I guess he is scared people will make their own and not buy his... Oh well... -- Mikem53 Mikem5

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

I ordered the perforated version at http://www.lmbheeger.com/products.asp?catid=3 in the black textured finish. I found an HB5-3 on ebay for $12 and I got a fused power receptacle and DC power plug from Parts Express. I'm splicing an old 18AWG shielded computer cord for the DC and I have an extr

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Mikem53 Wrote: > I am building a PS for myself but I am having problems locating a > descent box to use. Was hoping jabberwockie would be kind enough to > share the part# and info on where we can get these enclosures... Many > thanks in advance Take a look at the LMB Heeger #EAS-400

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jabberwockie Wrote: > That is a great deal. If you dont mind letting know where you can get > the box for less than 30$ that would save me ton money. Are you > buying the same box I have used in my design? > fuse holder, iec plug, fuse, wire, led light, resistor for LED,rubber > feet, shielded

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

FWIW, I built a power supply using a similar open-frame linear power supply, but used an enclosure from here: http://www.lmbheeger.com/products.asp?catid=3 in the black textured finish. Looks really nice and you don't have to drill ventilation holes. -- stircrazy --

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

Sorry if I mistyped before - the model of the supplies is HB5-3 or what I have been calling HB5's. I think I flipped the number in a previous post. NOS=New Old Stock. Thanks, jabberwockie mark-e-mark Wrote: > I think you said that you were using the HB3 originally. What's the > difference be

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

Also means *N*ew *O*ld *S*tock... -- philodox box clever, watch your system come together crazy weather at the end of my tether ::る:: heavily modded akg k340 < xlr out < lavry *black* da10 > headphone out > john grado hf-1 slim devices squeezebox /\ ultimate power cell 200 eastsound cd-e5 sign

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I think you said that you were using the HB3 originally. What's the difference between the units? And isn't NOS Non-over sampling, a DAC flavor? -- mark-e-mark mark-e-mark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.p

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Just Arrived! A box full of NOS (in the boxes) HB5's for my custom PSU. If you want my power supply with a NOS power unit you will have to add on $15. These cost me considerably more than my previous supplies. Thanks, jabberwockie jabberwockie Wrote: > Hello fellow Audiophiles! > > I just wa

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

Well, a buddy of mine has a few nice big batteries and a charge circuit... so it looks like I'll be making a battery PSU that charges when the squeezebox is turned off. :) -- philodox box clever, watch your system come together crazy weather at the end of my tether ::る:: heavily modded akg k34

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Hello fellow Audiophiles! I just wanted to a minute thank all of those people that have shown such great interest in my power suppply. Lots of orders shipping out. Some supplies with long cords, some with and without LED lights. Thanks again! Jabberwockie +-

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ezkcdude Wrote: > That's hilarious. I *dare* you to tell Dan Lavry his PSU is cheap. He'll > rip you a new one. Why don't you send my post. It's far from the best SMPS available. He uses bandaids after the PSU instead of using a better suply or upgrading the on board parts. +-

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hehe, I agree. Dan has done lots of filtering after the switcher and in his opinion it is superior than any linear PSU given the cost and space constraints. That said, my Lavry DA10 sounds amazing when hooked up to my PS Audio UPC-200... when it is plugged directly into the wall it just sounds '

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

mauidan Wrote: > which you could use to power your SB and replace the cheap SMPS inside > your Lavry. That's hilarious. I *dare* you to tell Dan Lavry his PSU is cheap. He'll rip you a new one. -- ezkcdude SB3->Derek Shek TDA1543/CS8412 NOS DAC->MIT Terminator 2 interconnects->Endler Audio

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I own both a Condor 271-1006-ND and a Power-One HB5-3/OVP-A, they are virtually identical. -- Jetlag Jetlag's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1012 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/sh

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I've actually been thinking about a second box PSU for the Lavry, I'll take a look at that. :) I was listening the other day to my Squeezebox/Lavry and it was sounding pretty etched and not nearly as smooth as I am used to... Then I realized that they were not plugged into my power conditioner.

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philodox Wrote: > That part number is for a 12V 1.7A PSU. I would think that 271-1006-ND > [5V, 3A] would be a better way to go... it goes for $56.05 > Mahalo for the correction. You should look into a triple output linear, which you could use to power your SB and replace the cheap SMPS insi

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

The Lavry is a great piece of kit... quite versatile for my use since I can drive my K340's [high impedance] out of the balanced outputs and my Grado HF-1's [low impredance] out of the headphone output. The volume control is great sonically, but a bit of a pain to use... I don't mind much though

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

philodox, how do you like the Lavry? I've heard a lot of good things about it. -- ezkcdude SB3->Derek Shek TDA1543/CS8412 NOS DAC->MIT Terminator 2 interconnects->Endler Audio 24-step Attenuators (RCA-direct)->Parasound Halo A23 125W/ch amplifier->Speltz anti-cables->DIY 2-ways + Dayton Titani

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

That part number is for a 12V 1.7A PSU. I would think that 271-1006-ND [5V, 3A] would be a better way to go... it goes for $56.05 They also sell the PowerOne [179-2035-ND / $36.50] and the standard Condor [271-2019-ND / $40.45]. Anyone know what the difference between the Medical grade Condor a

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

I suggest anyone interested in powering their SB with one of these open frame off the shelf linears pick up a 5V Condor Medical Linear. Digikey # 271-1002-ND, cost $53.89. Much better unit than the Power One. -- mauidan ma

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I just got confirmation on some more linear power supply stock for building these babies! Keep the orders coming and thanks to all who have place your orders already! Patrick (jabberwockie) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- jabberwockie ---

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Hello, just wanted ot touch base with anyone that may be interested in one of these power supplies. I just got in 5 more power units and am going to be building some boxes this weekend. Anyone interested let me know. $175.00 plus $8.50 shipping. FYI..here is a comment from a satisfied customer:

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do make sure you include laser diodes: the coherent light reduces jitter. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthrea

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ezkcdude Wrote: > Of course, the worst would be infrared. ROTFLMHO . -- Phil Leigh Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?

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ezkcdude Wrote: > I read that a third edition of AOE was coming out soon. Do you know if > this is true? no idea, but you can contact him yourself! http://www.physics.harvard.edu/people/facpages/horowitz.html -- gobikey ___ sb3 - flac with accuraterip mhdtabs par

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Phil Leigh Wrote: > > > I've organised a blind-testing of LED's. So far, orange is a clear > favourite, but white is showing some promise. I'm having trouble > locating purple... Of course, the worst would be infrared. Talk about your thermal noise! I suggest getting a U.V. LED, if such a thin

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gobikey Wrote: > l. o. l. > > i also got "The Art of Electronics" (as a recommendation from one of > the author's fellows at Harvard) I read that a third edition of AOE was coming out soon. Do you know if this is true? -- ezkcdude SB3->Derek Shek TDA1543/CS8412 NOS DAC->MIT Terminator 2 in

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dwc Wrote: > ... don't believe the hype. l. o. l. ; ) this thread has been the funniest i've read here so far. i'm interested in building the power supply from this thread or one that is similar. i also got "The Art of Electronics" (as a recommendation from one of the author's fellows a

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

Red LED's give my power supply a musically warm, rounded tone, but for ultimate analytic accuracy (best paired with a 24/96 DAC) the blue LED is the proven leader. Some may be swayed by the green LED's manufacturer's claims to have the best PRAT, but don't believe the hype. -- dwc

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

I recently bought a couple of books: "Data Conversion Handbook" written by the folks at ADI, and "The Circuit Designer's Companion" by Tim Williams. Both have extensive sections on proper digital, analog, and mixed circuit design techniques. It seems to me, after reading these books, and browsing

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

Mike Anderson Wrote: > OK, but is it bulletproof? I need mine to be bulletproof. Does your significant other hate your choice of music -that- much? -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ jon

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opaqueice Wrote: > Well, except that the difference wasn't exactly less noise--the levels > were roughly the same--it was just that the noise spectrum from the > cheap cables was a bit more interesting. > > Also the level was so low that even with my amp (120 w/channel) maxed, > from the listeni

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Phil Leigh Wrote: > Yeah yeah ! - I think we are getting somewhere... better interconnects = > less noise...now that would explain differences between cables... > Well, except that the difference wasn't exactly less noise--the levels were roughly the same--it was just that the noise spectrum fr

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Yeah yeah ! - I think we are getting somewhere... better interconnects = less noise...now that would explain differences between cables... I'd like to hear other folks experiences with this - hours of endless fun! Opaqueice - kudos to you for trying it...maybe some useful information has been ob

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Phil Leigh Wrote: > > Going back to real-world for a moment, try this: > > 1) turn your amp to FULL volume and play back a long WAV file of > "silence" through the SB while listening to the tweeter/HF unit up > close > 2) try pausing/unpausing > 3) what do you hear? > 4) assuming you do hear a

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opaqueice Wrote: > We are miscommunicating maximally :-). I was trying to be sarcastic, > which doesn't work well on internet forums. > > I just wanted to know how an LED can possibly induce noise. Nature of the beast - Google it. We are all going to a great deal of trouble to replace a switch

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Well, of course most CD's do have some noise that is audible in quiet passages... Unless the DAC is muting the analogue signal when presented with digital zero (unlikely) this is a better test than listening to a CD with unquantifiable noise burnt onto it. Also, noise on the CD is hardly going to

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Phil Leigh Wrote: > > and, surely you don't have speakers that can't handle the full power > bandwidth of your amp do you? :0) I was more worried about my ears!! -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevic

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>From past experience playing all zero's generally results in unnoticable noise from the source, but some noise from the amp, which can be heard from the lisenting position. However, this doesn't seem to account for the noticable level of noise that can be heard during quiet parts of music. For

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ummm - I may have invented a new form of Russian roulette... "Are you feeling lucky?" Is there a band called Death By White Noise - and if not, why not? -- Phil Leigh Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/me

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then you die. Corroner will then determine it was Death by White Noise. Everyone cries ;) -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.co

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Phil Leigh Wrote: > > 1) turn your amp to FULL volume and play back a long WAV file of > "silence" through the SB while listening to the tweeter/HF unit up > close > I'm scared... :-) What if the dreaded "white noise of death" SB bug occurs right then? -- opaqueice

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ezkcdude Wrote: > Google "LED noise", and you'll see how it's theoretically possible. Of > course, that doesn't necessarily mean the effects are audible. However, > I believe anyone who tells you that LED noise is *significant* is more > concerned with marketing than engineering. It seems to me t

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Thank goodness for clearing that up - I thought we were embarking for Planet Mad! Seriously, if you are going to worry about the LED, you'd really want to disconnect the VFD which is after most of the regulation//filtering...and then you've got no UI - so you use a computer or a phone or a wi-fi

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opaqueice Wrote: > > > I just wanted to know how an LED can possibly induce noise. Google "LED noise", and you'll see how it's theoretically possible. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean the effects are audible. However, I believe anyone who tells you that LED noise is significant is more

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

Phil Leigh Wrote: > ? - you think you'll be able to hear the noise from an LED that is > behind a whole bunch of further regulation? > > Gosh - that VFD must be worrying then :o) We are miscommunicating maximally :-). I was trying to be sarcastic, which doesn't work well on internet forums. I

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

I think 6 months worth of warranty is good. If anyone has an issue with there Power supply within that time I will put in a new one for them. All of the power supplies I have in my posession are dated 1998 or newer and look like they are brand new...The bottom line is it takes 4 to 5 hours to ma

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

This unit takes a standard power cord with an IEC connector (not supplied)...just like what you use to plug into most PC's - or you can upgrade and get a high end one at anytime with nice Wattgate connectors. Thanks, Patrick leesky Wrote: > Hi Patrick- I'm interested.Does your mod use a replac

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richidoo Wrote: > Patrick is charging a very fair price. > Rich Maybe for a *new* HB5-3 OVP A. I recall someone saying their surplus supply from cascade (which are what are being sold at this price) was dated 1983. I could be wrong, and yes I'm a player hater. -- Skunk --

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Patrick is charging a very fair price. I considered assembling these and priced out the cost per unit. HB3 is the way to go, no doubt, it works great! I am way too lazy for that kinda thing nowadays, but I came up with about $110 cost with a box less attractive than Patrick's choice. Add in labor

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Phil Leigh Wrote: > don't worry - you won't hear it... And I'm sure you will -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4234 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/show

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Hi Patrick- I'm interested.Does your mod use a replacable power cord? What do I do to get one? Leesky -- leesky leesky's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4801 View this thread: http://forums.slimde

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don't worry - you won't hear it... -- Phil Leigh Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23227

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Heuer Wrote: > You may want to consider dropping the LED as they can introduce noise > into the supply. Could you explain that, please? -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=42

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OK, but is it bulletproof? I need mine to be bulletproof. -- Mike Anderson 'FREE RADICAL RADIO!' (http://nvo.com/cd) Hours of free radical MP3s. Mike Anderson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=

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LEDs are not noisy. I think it looks cool. Leave it in! :-) -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23227 ___

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For those who can hear noise from an LED lights, I will gladly leave them out upon request. Thanks for the input. Patrick Heuer Wrote: > You may want to consider dropping the LED as they can introduce noise > into the supply. It is not really required as if the PSU fails the SB > will remain d

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SqueezePower final design Power supply

You may want to consider dropping the LED as they can introduce noise into the supply. It is not really required as if the PSU fails the SB will remain dark! -- Heuer Heuer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.p

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Hello, These are the hb3's and they are fused with a replaceable 1/2 amp fuse. Custom made connector cable with a standard barrel connector and studio grade cable. Blue 3mm LED light, No on and off switch. Black anodized alluminum enclosure. Thanks, Patrick mark-e-mark Wrote: > Are the transf

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Are the transformers the PowerOne HB3s? It looks like you used an IEC connector for mains, what's the DC power cable and plug look like? Is there an on/off switch, power indicator light, and fuse? I was putting my shopping list together to assemble one, but I might be interested in yours, especi

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some from there...some from other places. I have a few.occam Wrote: > Hi Patrick, > > Are you the clever fella who bought all the remaining Power-One > supplies from CascadeSurplus? -- jabberwockie jabberwockie's Profil

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Hi Patrick, Are you the clever fella who bought all the remaining Power-One supplies from CascadeSurplus? -- occam occam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=949 View this thread: http://forums.slimd

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need more pics! :) -- RooX RooX's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5130 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23227 ___ audiop