Atom Feed - Twisted Pear Audio Support - Forum:Ballsie Filter/BufferTwisted Pear Audio Support - Atom Feedurn:twistedpearaudio-com:AtomFeed:TwistedPearAudioSupport:Forum:BallsieFilter/Buffer:1Copyright 2024 Twisted Pear Audio Support2024-03-29T05:41:54Zhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Images/YAFLogo.pngForum Adminhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.comfeedback@twistedpearaudio.comWoodenheadhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/25407-WoodenheadWoodenheadhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/25407-WoodenheadBrian Doneganhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/8-Brian-Donegandickson702http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/12011-dickson702nickhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/13347-nickAudiblesoundwavehttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/3131-AudiblesoundwaveErlend Sæterdalhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/456-Erlend-Saeterdallag0ahttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/650-lag0abiellishttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/100-biellisBrian Doneganhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/8-Brian-Doneganstephen1212bhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/2877-stephen1212bBrian Doneganhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/8-Brian-DoneganLeonvBhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/2435-LeonvBKrazhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/2767-KrazRuss Whitehttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/9-Russ-WhiteAudioBearhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/153-AudioBearBrian Doneganhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/8-Brian-DoneganRuss Whitehttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/9-Russ-Whitetassoskhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/661-tassoskBrian Doneganhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/8-Brian-Doneganmouriphttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/970-mouripYetAnotherForum.NETurn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid2643:lmid15735:1Ballsie Lite Circuit Diagram/Parts list<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Hi,<br /><br />I bought a Ballsie Lite years ago, to go on the output of my B32S. I've recently come to the website to get a copy of the circuit/parts list, but cannot find it.<br /><br />I was wondering if anybody has a copy?<br /><br />Thanks</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m15735-Ballsie-Lite-Circuit-Diagram-Parts-list#post15735" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2012-07-26T14:16:58-07:002012-07-26T14:16:58-07:00Woodenhead<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Hi,<br /><br />I bought a Ballsie Lite years ago, to go on the output of my B32S. I've recently come to the website to get a copy of the circuit/parts list, but cannot find it.<br /><br />I was wondering if anybody has a copy?<br /><br />Thanks</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m15735-Ballsie-Lite-Circuit-Diagram-Parts-list#post15735" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid2130:lmid12504:1stick with transformer or switch to ballsie?<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>FYI: The Ventus EZ is superseding the Ballsie lite in the lineup. </td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m12504-stick-with-transformer-or-switch-to-ballsie#post12504" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2011-12-10T06:54:58-07:002011-12-10T06:54:58-07:00Brian Donegan<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>FYI: The Ventus EZ is superseding the Ballsie lite in the lineup. </td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m12504-stick-with-transformer-or-switch-to-ballsie#post12504" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1870:lmid11925:1Ballsie Kit has 4.99K R1-R8 Resisitors - Parts List shows 2.0k - which is right?<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Hi Brian,<br /><br />Can I use 4.99K instead? as I just welded on it.<br /><br />Also I don't have the R9 and R10. Is that ok? (I got it with the first batch of new buffalo DAC)</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m11925-Ballsie-Kit-has-4-99K-R1-R8-Resisitors---Parts-List-shows-2-0k---which-is-right#post11925" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2011-10-09T07:22:50-07:002011-10-09T07:22:50-07:00dickson702<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Hi Brian,<br /><br />Can I use 4.99K instead? as I just welded on it.<br /><br />Also I don't have the R9 and R10. Is that ok? (I got it with the first batch of new buffalo DAC)</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m11925-Ballsie-Kit-has-4-99K-R1-R8-Resisitors---Parts-List-shows-2-0k---which-is-right#post11925" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1998:lmid11482:1ballsie problem with opamp installed (edited)<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Hi all,<br />my ballsie lite problem is solved, the problem was on the lcbps (maybe caps problem). Right now the ballsie lite give sound as it suppose to be.<br />Thanks for your concerns.<br /><br />cheers,<br />Nicko</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m11482-ballsie-problem-with-opamp-installed--edited#post11482" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2011-08-27T18:06:28-07:002011-08-27T18:06:28-07:00nick<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Hi all,<br />my ballsie lite problem is solved, the problem was on the lcbps (maybe caps problem). Right now the ballsie lite give sound as it suppose to be.<br />Thanks for your concerns.<br /><br />cheers,<br />Nicko</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m11482-ballsie-problem-with-opamp-installed--edited#post11482" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1147:lmid11324:1Ballsie Lite - What does it do? <table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>You'll need either Legato 3.1 or IVY III! Ballsie is already built into both.<br /><br />Good luck,<br />Milton</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m11324-Ballsie-Lite---What-does-it-do#post11324" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2011-08-10T17:09:39-07:002011-08-10T17:09:39-07:00Audiblesoundwave<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>You'll need either Legato 3.1 or IVY III! Ballsie is already built into both.<br /><br />Good luck,<br />Milton</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m11324-Ballsie-Lite---What-does-it-do#post11324" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1816:lmid10252:1Capacitors on SRA 2 and DAC ANALOG SUPPLY<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td><div class="quote"><span class="quotetitle">Russ White wrote:</span><blockquote>I am not sure your point, do whatever you like.</div></div><br /><br />My point is that it is possible to hear the Ceramic caps ! More soft an better resulation with only small electrolyts. </td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m10252-Capacitors-on-SRA-2-and-DAC-ANALOG-SUPPLY#post10252" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2011-05-10T07:01:40-07:002011-05-10T07:01:40-07:00Erlend Sæterdal<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td><div class="quote"><span class="quotetitle">Russ White wrote:</span><blockquote>I am not sure your point, do whatever you like.</div></div><br /><br />My point is that it is possible to hear the Ceramic caps ! More soft an better resulation with only small electrolyts. </td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m10252-Capacitors-on-SRA-2-and-DAC-ANALOG-SUPPLY#post10252" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1266:lmid8547:1Transformer for LCBPS for Balsie<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>How much VA and DC volts did the original Ballsie use?</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m8547-Transformer-for-LCBPS-for-Balsie#post8547" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2011-01-23T23:15:31-07:002011-01-23T23:15:31-07:00lag0a<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>How much VA and DC volts did the original Ballsie use?</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m8547-Transformer-for-LCBPS-for-Balsie#post8547" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1469:lmid7726:1Standard Ballsie output to high<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>I am driving my original ballsie with my pumpkin preamp that has extra gain to drive my F4 amps. I am using the ballsie to convert balanced to single ended to drive my subwoofer amp and it has way to much gain. What is the minimum gain I can run on this and what values do I change?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Bill</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m7726-Standard-Ballsie-output-to-high#post7726" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2010-11-28T15:25:49-07:002010-11-28T15:25:49-07:00biellis<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>I am driving my original ballsie with my pumpkin preamp that has extra gain to drive my F4 amps. I am using the ballsie to convert balanced to single ended to drive my subwoofer amp and it has way to much gain. What is the minimum gain I can run on this and what values do I change?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Bill</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m7726-Standard-Ballsie-output-to-high#post7726" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1439:lmid7503:1Availability of Ballsie kits<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://twistedpearaudio.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1425" title="http://twistedpearaudio.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1425">http://twistedpearaudio.....aspx?g=posts&t=1425</a></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m7503-Availability-of-Ballsie-kits#post7503" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2010-11-17T09:51:09-07:002010-11-17T09:51:09-07:00Brian Donegan<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://twistedpearaudio.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1425" title="http://twistedpearaudio.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1425">http://twistedpearaudio.....aspx?g=posts&t=1425</a></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m7503-Availability-of-Ballsie-kits#post7503" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1353:lmid7131:1R11 resistor missing in the Kit<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>I was missing r11 in all of my recent ballsie kits as well. No problem as I have lots of 1K resisters lying around.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m7131-R11-resistor-missing-in-the-Kit#post7131" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2010-10-13T23:18:07-07:002010-10-13T23:18:07-07:00stephen1212b<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>I was missing r11 in all of my recent ballsie kits as well. No problem as I have lots of 1K resisters lying around.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m7131-R11-resistor-missing-in-the-Kit#post7131" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1288:lmid6690:1Ballsie Lite - one channel much lower volume<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Loose terminal block connection, cold (or missing) solder joint would be the first to things to look for. </td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m6690-Ballsie-Lite---one-channel-much-lower-volume#post6690" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2010-09-03T04:32:55-07:002010-09-03T04:32:55-07:00Brian Donegan<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Loose terminal block connection, cold (or missing) solder joint would be the first to things to look for. </td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m6690-Ballsie-Lite---one-channel-much-lower-volume#post6690" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1249:lmid6423:1Are C5 & C6 required or not?<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Are C5 and C6 essential parts on the converter? One of the boards I received today only has "C7, C8" while the other was delivered with "C5-C8".</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m6423-Are-C5-and-C6-required-or-not#post6423" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2010-08-11T12:29:36-07:002010-08-11T12:29:36-07:00LeonvB<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Are C5 and C6 essential parts on the converter? One of the boards I received today only has "C7, C8" while the other was delivered with "C5-C8".</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m6423-Are-C5-and-C6-required-or-not#post6423" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1171:lmid5967:1Wiring diagram for Dual Mono Buffalo II with Ballsie lite<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Hi Russ / Brian,<br /><br />I have just bought the kit to build a complete dual mono Buffalo II / IVY III DAC. Based on a wiring diagram posted elsewhere, this configuration only has a balanced out connection. I am planning to hook this to a balanced amp for my main speakers and a subwoofer with single ended amp. Looking to buy a Ballsie for SE and Balanced out connections. My questions are:<br /><br />- Would you be able to provide a wiring diagram for dual mono Buf II/IVY 3 with Ballsie Lite?<br />- Could the Ballsie Lite be powered by the Placid supplies in the Buf II kit or do I need a separate supply for it?<br />- Do you see any issues with me feeding a balanced power amp and single ended subwoofer amp at the same time.<br /><br />Thanx for your help,<br />Vik.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m5967-Wiring-diagram-for-Dual-Mono-Buffalo-II-with-Ballsie-lite#post5967" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2010-06-28T18:48:30-07:002010-06-28T18:48:30-07:00Kraz<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Hi Russ / Brian,<br /><br />I have just bought the kit to build a complete dual mono Buffalo II / IVY III DAC. Based on a wiring diagram posted elsewhere, this configuration only has a balanced out connection. I am planning to hook this to a balanced amp for my main speakers and a subwoofer with single ended amp. Looking to buy a Ballsie for SE and Balanced out connections. My questions are:<br /><br />- Would you be able to provide a wiring diagram for dual mono Buf II/IVY 3 with Ballsie Lite?<br />- Could the Ballsie Lite be powered by the Placid supplies in the Buf II kit or do I need a separate supply for it?<br />- Do you see any issues with me feeding a balanced power amp and single ended subwoofer amp at the same time.<br /><br />Thanx for your help,<br />Vik.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m5967-Wiring-diagram-for-Dual-Mono-Buffalo-II-with-Ballsie-lite#post5967" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1156:lmid5898:1Ballsie Lite + Buffalo32s<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Yes and Yes.<br /><br />But you would need the need the Buffalo II on-board firmware or volumite with the newer firmware.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m5898-Ballsie-Lite--Buffalo32s#post5898" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2010-06-12T20:02:22-07:002010-06-12T20:02:22-07:00Russ White<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Yes and Yes.<br /><br />But you would need the need the Buffalo II on-board firmware or volumite with the newer firmware.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m5898-Ballsie-Lite--Buffalo32s#post5898" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1047:lmid5301:1Ballsie Lite - How to adjust output voltage<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Many thanks, a telepathic homebrew is being sent ;-)</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m5301-Ballsie-Lite---How-to-adjust-output-voltage#post5301" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2010-03-27T02:38:28-07:002010-03-27T02:38:28-07:00AudioBear<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Many thanks, a telepathic homebrew is being sent ;-)</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m5301-Ballsie-Lite---How-to-adjust-output-voltage#post5301" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid1032:lmid5129:1balsie for buf32<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td><div class="quote"><span class="quotetitle">back wrote:</span><blockquote>ok thanks.any news with the BII next batch?</div></div><br /><br /><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1030" title="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1030">http://www.twistedpearau....aspx?g=posts&t=1030</a></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m5129-balsie-for-buf32#post5129" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2010-03-03T15:12:02-07:002010-03-03T15:12:02-07:00Brian Donegan<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td><div class="quote"><span class="quotetitle">back wrote:</span><blockquote>ok thanks.any news with the BII next batch?</div></div><br /><br /><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1030" title="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1030">http://www.twistedpearau....aspx?g=posts&t=1030</a></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m5129-balsie-for-buf32#post5129" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid954:lmid4694:1Ballsie Lite and DC from OPUS<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Yes, it nulls the DC without needing any caps. You may safely short them.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Russ</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m4694-Ballsie-Lite-and-DC-from-OPUS#post4694" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2009-12-14T17:53:48-07:002009-12-14T17:53:48-07:00Russ White<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Yes, it nulls the DC without needing any caps. You may safely short them.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Russ</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m4694-Ballsie-Lite-and-DC-from-OPUS#post4694" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid943:lmid4634:1C17-C20 values for IVY<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>lol, np.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Tassos<br /><br /></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m4634-C17-C20-values-for-IVY#post4634" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2009-12-04T15:32:15-07:002009-12-04T15:32:15-07:00tassosk<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>lol, np.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Tassos<br /><br /></td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m4634-C17-C20-values-for-IVY#post4634" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid938:lmid4578:1Ballsie for Headphone Output Question...<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>You would need to use a four-gang pot to vary the balanced outputs (+/- of each channel) between the Opus and Ballsie. For headphone driving, the Ventus is a better solution than Ballsie, but the hookup would be the same either way.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m4578-Ballsie-for-Headphone-Output-Question#post4578" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2009-11-25T07:39:09-07:002009-11-25T07:39:09-07:00Brian Donegan<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>You would need to use a four-gang pot to vary the balanced outputs (+/- of each channel) between the Opus and Ballsie. For headphone driving, the Ventus is a better solution than Ballsie, but the hookup would be the same either way.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m4578-Ballsie-for-Headphone-Output-Question#post4578" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftTopics:st1:tid936:lmid4572:1Schematic for Previous Ballsie<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Thanks Brian. I did more testing with my DMM and found a cold solder joint on RF7 which is the problem channel of my Ballsie. Could this produce DC on that output? It had -13v dc when it crashed. I resoldered the joint will will power it up this weekend to test.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m4572-Schematic-for-Previous-Ballsie#post4572" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>2009-11-24T20:05:20-07:002009-11-24T20:05:20-07:00mourip<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Thanks Brian. I did more testing with my DMM and found a cold solder joint on RF7 which is the problem channel of my Ballsie. Could this produce DC on that output? It had -13v dc when it crashed. I resoldered the joint will will power it up this weekend to test.</td></tr></table><table><tr><td><a href="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/posts/m4572-Schematic-for-Previous-Ballsie#post4572" ><img src="http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Themes/GreyGrey/icon_newest_reply.png" alt ="Go to last post" title ="Go to last post" /></a></td></tr><table>