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Transformers Inspired Valve Amplifier Project at DIY Audio Projects

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Single-Ended (SE) 6L6 / 5881 Vacuum Tube Amplifier I have always found the care and attention that PC Case modders take over their creations fascinating. It is not unusual to see hours lavished upon themed PC Cases.

Well “Mr Chey” has posted his 6L6 / 5881 Single-Ended (SE) DIY Tube Amplifier over at www.diyaudioprojects.com. And this amplifier is a little different as he has gone for a Transformers theme to the build, much in the same way that PC modders frequently theme their creations.

Transformer covers have logos and other Transformer’s inspired detailing has been hewn from aluminium to create this smart looking device.

Twisted Pear Take Pre-Orders for the Buffalo II DAC

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Over at Twisted Pear, they are taking orders for the revised version of their Buffalo DAC. Name wise they have gone for the catchy title “Buffalo II”

In Twisted Pears own literature

“The first generation Buffalo DAC was the first DAC available based on the ESS Technology Sabre-series DACs, then the ES9008. The second generation Buffalo32S was the first DAC available based on the ESS ES9018 Sabre32 DAC chip. In in it's third generation, the Buffalo-II DAC embodies the culmination of our nearly three years of experience working with Sabre DACs, and it our best effort to provide the pinnacle of performance, as well as a high degree of customization.”

Retailing at $249 USD, the DAC boasts an impressive feature set:

Update On “Production” DSO Nano at Roboskirts.com

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DSO Nano components by RobotSkirts. Eliot Phillips over at Roboskirts.com has posted a blog update on the DSO Nano. In his blog he points out the few changes that have been made to the Nano since I reviewed one of the Pre-production (Beta) machines.

From his comments, it is clear that SeeedStudio have taken on board comments and suggestions from the beta testers. As well as minor quality improvements (I got my missing switch cover BTW) they have improved on the ease of setup of the unit.

I also like the improvements that they have made to the included accessories.