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

[Dave Manley]

I seem to recall someone on sdiy has on their website a merged component list from many projects.

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 From: cheater00 . <cheater00 at gmail.com>
 Sent: Tue, May 28, 2013 11:29 AM
 To: Nugent, Allison C. (NIH/NIMH) [E] <nugenta at mail.nih.gov>
 CC: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
 Subject: Re: [sdiy] I want to start building audio stuff. What parts should	I get?

>Right guys, Jameco and Mouser are good, but it's not about where to
>get the parts, but what actual parts to get. What do you suggest?
>
>D.
>
>On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 8:23 PM, Nugent, Allison C. (NIH/NIMH) [E]
><nugenta at mail.nih.gov> wrote:
>> I suspect that was an autocorrect mutilation of digikey.
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Terry Shultz [mailto:thx1138 at earthlink.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 02:18 PM
>> To: Nugent, Allison C. (NIH/NIMH) [E]
>> Cc: cheater00 at gmail.com <cheater00 at gmail.com>; synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
>> Subject: Re: [sdiy] I want to start building audio stuff. What parts should I   get?
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>> All so divi key
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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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.
>>>
>>> A
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>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> 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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