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My DIY NOS R-2R DAC - bigbulb - 11-02-2019 Nichicon Audio KA, Fine Gold, Wima caps, polystyrene caps.... My DIY NOSPI DAC.  None Oversampling AD1865 R2R , Hand soldering SMT is a real P.I.T.A especially the low noise power supply, measured 3mm X 2mm with 12 pads under it. Video for this DAC:  https://youtu.be/QWDK1UkRcf0 Here's more info in my webpage : http://audiophilediyer.com/diy-nos-ad1865-dac-for-raspberry-pi/ RE: My DIY NOS R-2R DAC - TheOldPresbyope - 11-02-2019 @bigbulb Hand soldering SMT? That's really hardcore! Maybe in my youth but these days with my "mature" eyes and hands I'm lucky if I manage to plug circuit boards together without mis-aligning the connectors  Your results look great. Regards, Kent RE: My DIY NOS R-2R DAC ( video added ) - bigbulb - 11-02-2019 Thanks! well, I'm not young anymore, I'm using a magnifying glass / a loupe (and my shaky hands)  .  I finished up 5 units in 4 days, need a good rest before continue assemble the rest of boards.