In a crowdfunding way like the FDAC?
They look the business. Really nice work.
Sadly we rarely can listen at realistic levels, but I'm looking for the ultimate poweramp and going for something that is just OK would bug me. However a vfet built into a custom scaled up lecson tower, maybe the same height as my Summits would certainly be a talking point! I like radical styling!
Happy Easter
At least initially, the "Power Towers" will only be available to FDAC members as I'd like to be able to offer a "full" audio system (sans speakers) so that I can be confidant of the systems performance.
My recent battle with the power amps in our lab system just highlighted how the positive virtues of the MDAC could be "destroyed" by the amps - so for the FDAC we really need decent power amplifiers to get the best results (as sadly the VFETS are limited availability)...
I would only consider opening the project sponsor list once we have working prototypes of the amplifiers
Hi JohnW,
Firstly, happy Easter.
I am getting a bit concern that we are starting another project at the expense of FDAC. With regard to the amplifier and FDAC it seems to have become a chicken and egg situation. You can't test FDAC because you don't have a good enogh amplifier and you can finish the amplifier because you need to finish FDAC. That was how VFET started more that a year or so ago.
As you know, for others who do not know, I am a lucky paid up member of VFET list and it would be great if we can hasten the delivery of them but not at the expense of FDAC delivery date.
Let me state clearly that I have absolutly no doubt in you dedication, integraty and abilities but, to be honest, with all the new features added to FDAC spec now and regular delays in delivery, FDAC is in danger of becoming, for a lack of better word, a Vaporware (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaporware).
I am sorry if this sound a bit harsh, even ungratfull considering all your hard work, but I am not noticing enough progress with FDAC. Back in Sept last year when we agreed to Full Chassie (and its extra cost) we were told that there would be no significant delay in the FDAC delivery time. This has not been the case. There always seems to be this an extra feature/redesign/new thing that keeps pushing the deivery further and further away.
Here are some of the questions I have. Where are we with anologe borad? what percentage is complete? when is the expected end date? Same with digital board and the chassie and basically everything else on the FDAC. There are no milestones or milestones date to measure progress.
Respectfully, and I really don't mean to speak out of turn here, what I am concerned about is that a new concept/design/product vision would mean your time would not be fully dedicated to finishng FDAC which is what we all signed up for originally.
Best regards,
Hossein.
As you do not seem to be happy with what FDAC really means to all of us; I invite you to leave your place to somebody who is willing to understand what the FDAC means. I already have an audiophile friend candidate. You simply do not setup guidelines to geniuses.
As you do not seem to be happy with what FDAC really means to all of us; I invite you to leave your place to somebody who is willing to understand what the FDAC means. I already have an audiophile friend candidate. You simply do not setup guidelines to geniuses.
Hi JohnW,
Firstly, happy Easter.
I am getting a bit concern that we are starting another project at the expense of FDAC. With regard to the amplifier and FDAC it seems to have become a chicken and egg situation. You can't test FDAC because you don't have a good enogh amplifier and you can finish the amplifier because you need to finish FDAC. That was how VFET started more that a year or so ago.
As you know, for others who do not know, I am a lucky paid up member of VFET list and it would be great if we can hasten the delivery of them but not at the expense of FDAC delivery date.
Let me state clearly that I have absolutly no doubt in you dedication, integraty and abilities but, to be honest, with all the new features added to FDAC spec now and regular delays in delivery, FDAC is in danger of becoming, for a lack of better word, a Vaporware (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaporware).
I am sorry if this sound a bit harsh, even ungratfull considering all your hard work, but I am not noticing enough progress with FDAC. Back in Sept last year when we agreed to Full Chassie (and its extra cost) we were told that there would be no significant delay in the FDAC delivery time. This has not been the case. There always seems to be this an extra feature/redesign/new thing that keeps pushing the deivery further and further away.
Here are some of the questions I have. Where are we with anologe borad? what percentage is complete? when is the expected end date? Same with digital board and the chassie and basically everything else on the FDAC. There are no milestones or milestones date to measure progress.
Respectfully, and I really don't mean to speak out of turn here, what I am concerned about is that a new concept/design/product vision would mean your time would not be fully dedicated to finishng FDAC which is what we all signed up for originally.
Best regards,
Hossein.
any of you guys care to enlighten me where you are on the list? cant see either of you
I can see both sides but my recent request for an update has been overlooked and I have been one of the very earliest supporters
As you do not seem to be happy with what FDAC really means to all of us; I invite you to leave your place to somebody who is willing to understand what the FDAC means. I already have an audiophile friend candidate. You simply do not setup guidelines to geniuses.
Hossein,
Don't worry as I mentioned earlier the "Power Towers" I've just designed the schematic and will oversee the engineer on the PCB design - which is why its not an "official" project until the prototype are built and tested. The schematic shares much with the VFETS (same Current Dumping OPS but with less devices) etc.
We now have a team of 3 working here in CZ on the FDAC project and the PCB designer for the "Power Towers" will be our fourth engineer.
Sure, during my trip to China I'll work with the ID designer on the concept if we have spare time and arrange tooling quotes etc. to maximise the benefit from the trip - its normal that during these trips I'm waiting around while other party's ready samples etc.
But priority is Detox, FDAC & VFET amplifiers - I'll be finishing the FDAC chassis design + internal Screen section for the Digital / Analogue sections during my trip - if time allows then even returning to CZ with the FDAC CNC'ed chassis sample.
How in the name of God can the detox have turned out to be a good idea? It doesn't actually exist any more than the F-dac. You have no idea whether Stephen will be rewarded or not. You have no idea whether any brilliant ideas may be triggered. Get a grip.The lists are incomplete.
Your request for an update is human and normal, but setting guidelines for a designer is another matter. Detox turned out to be a good idea. The design of an amplifier may trigger new brilliant ideas. Be patient Stephen, as you will be well rewarded for your patience.
How in the name of God can the detox have turned out to be a good idea? It doesn't actually exist any more than the F-dac.
How in the name of God can the detox have turned out to be a good idea? (...)Get a grip.