[sdiy] I want to start building audio stuff. What parts should I get?

[Terry Shultz]

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On May 28, 2013, at 11:15 AM, "Nugent, Allison C. (NIH/NIMH) [E]" <nugenta at mail.nih.gov> wrote:

> Jameco has everything.
> 
> So does Mouser.  Mouser is sometimes better if you want small quantities of things.  
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> From: cheater00 . [mailto:cheater00 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 01:54 PM
> To: synth-diy <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Subject: [sdiy] I want to start building audio stuff. What parts should I    get?
> 
> Hi guys,
> I want to put more emphasis on building whole circuits rather than
> tuning and repairing existing ones and so I was wondering if someone
> could help me out. I've got the gear but I don't have the resources -
> that is, I'm missing the parts to build circuits with. I would like to
> build things like filters (diode/transistor ladder, SVF), small line
> amps, oscillators, etc. Other than a rich supply of ssm2164's, what do
> you guys suggest I get? I'd like to make one big order from
> reichelt/mouser/etc so that I don't have to buy and wait every few
> days and get stalled over and over.
> 
> I'm sure a lot of people are in my situation, so maybe this could be a
> good place for them to look for ideas. Or maybe there's a guide like
> this already?
> 
> Here's an ad-hoc list of stuff I'd like to build:
> - general modular synth stuff, so the usual: VCAs, LFOs, VCOs, VCFs,
> ring modulators, etc.
> - distortions/fuzzes
> - build some cool circuits with op amps, transistors, diodes, OTAs,
> VCAs (be it amps/distortions, or filters)
> - small power supplies for the above
> - small preamps and line drivers
> - simple Z80 based circuits
> - equalizers
> - LC, LR, RC, LRC filters, wien bridge osc, stuff like that
> 
> The idea is to identify a parts list that's going to be enough for
> longer experimentation. Assume there's nothing on my workbench other
> than a good soldering iron with solder, scope, dmm, and assorted other
> audio test equipment.
> 
> What would you suggest I buy for the below, and how many? If an item
> is not available new anymore, could you add info on places that stock
> them? The idea is to name the classics that are used in a lot of
> circuits, but also name some of the goodies that are currently
> considered very good, without going overboard.
> 
> - op amps (staple)
> 
> - op amps (go wild and name some good ones)
> 
> - VCAs (can you recommend any other than our beloved 2164?)
> 
> - OTAs
> 
> - transistors (BJT and FET)
> 
> - transistor arrays (BJT and FET)
> 
> - zener diodes
> 
> - other diodes
> 
> - germanium transistors
> 
> - germanium diodes
> 
> - other non-linear active elements
> 
> - other ICs
> 
> - voltage references (REF series?)
> 
> - tempco's
> 
> - resistors
> 
> - potentiometers
> 
> - capacitors (electrolytic)
> 
> - capacitors (film)
> 
> - inductors
> 
> - switches
> 
> - connectors (big 'n' small)
> 
> - dip sockets
> 
> - heatsinks
> 
> - other mechanical elements
> 
> - esd mat(s) and tools?
> 
> - Z80 related stuff?
> 
> - good simple ADCs and DACs
> 
> - wire
> 
> - PCBs
> 
> - anything else I left out?
> 
> 
> Thanks for any help. You guys are great.
> 
> Cheers,
> D.
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