I’m a fan of the projects on Rod Elliott’s ESP site as they come with lots of information to help you understand the circuit, and most are simple and robust enough for entry-level DIY hobbyists. Yet this does not mean these are low audio quality circuits, Rod specifies this P113 headphone amplifier as a very…
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A novice’s guide to getting PCBs fabricated
In the previous post I talked about sourcing kits and boards suitable for novices. Once confidence builds and a little experience and knowledge is gained, other projects beckon and you find yourself perusing projects designed by generous folk who release their designs into the wild. Although most are usually just schematics, occasionally these may come…
A novice’s guide to DIY kits and boards with support
Whilst there is a proliferation of DIY audio PCBs available through sites such as Ebay and the many other Chinese based sites, there appears to be a relative dearth of suppliers of DIY kits and boards with accompanying support. For those with a little experience, a PCB with accompanying schematic is all that is required…
Public Domain Audio Project PCBs
This page is a repository for build files which are considered public domain. It is hoped that by distributing these files widely, they remain visible to DIY enthusiasts looking for free projects that do not infringe on the copyright or intellectual property of the designer. You can download these projects, modify them as you wish…
Elliott Sound Projects P97 Pre-amplifier
Following the completion of the PeeCeeBee power amplifier, I wanted to build a pre-amplifier to go with it. At present I’m using a Schiit Modi 2 & Magni 3 combo for DAC and preamp duties, and whilst these are perfectly adequate, I wanted a preamp to match the style of the PeeCeeBee. In contrast with…