Taking orders :)

[marantzfan]

I'm already saving up for this one.  Nixie tube display would be sooooo cool!

I've been looking at upgrading from my Dacmagic and was thinking "I wish Bottlehead had a DAC kit."  Low and behold, it's just a few months away.  Can't wait!

[pdxgrampa]

Any updates on DAC progress?

[Doc B.]

Waiting for parts to come in to put together a functional prototype. Battery power seems to sound a little better than our iron heavy AC supply, so we plan to experiment with a rechargeable battery supply in the chassis.

[4krow]

  I am curious. If in fact you are to use battery power, how many cells will be needed?

[Paul Birkeland]

So far we are thinking a single SLA.  I'm just putting the finishing touches on a custom charger that will be regulated specifically to one battery we have in mind.

[4krow]

Thanks.  the reason that I ask is that if I were to buy this product, I would consider a battery pack that could run it and the Quickie at the same time. Just a thought. Of course, the battery pack would have to be adjusted to acommodate these new requirements.

[pdxgrampa]

Thanks for the update Doc & PB.
Will the Dac be strictly battery when playing and charging in the off cycle?

[Doc B.]

I can't say for sure yet if it will make the cut, but it is the idea we plan to try. We should know more some time next week.

[denti alligator]

Is everything besides the power pretty much set to go?

[saildoctor]

Any idea yet on how much ventilation is going to be needed around the DAC?

My 28 year old CD player needs a break! 

[mcandmar]

Sooo, any more teasing photos or tidbits of information for us? 

[Doc B.]

PB has worked up a battery charging circuit. We're awaiting some new batteries in order to test how much play time we get from a full charge. The ones we have around are pretty long in the tooth and not holding charge too well.

[mcandmar]

Witchcraft.  I wanted diode tubes and iron and ominous humming noises when i flick the switch, not a freaking iPod 

[Grainger49]

I think he wants a Jacob's Ladder on the power supply.

It looks cool but will give you headaches.

[denti alligator]

I spend far too much time checking this thread. But I have to have something outside career and family to keep me in anticipation. I'm that boring, yes.