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Operational Amplifiers IRF (Vishay) and Fairchild MOSFETs Renesas Lateral MOSFETs Small Signal Transistors and JFETs Power Supply Components,  Diodes, Capacitors, Power Resistors
ADC's DAC's Voltage References Amplifier Kits and Components for F4, F5 Clones Chip Amplifier Kits of Parts and Printed Circuit Boards (LM3886, LM3875, LM4780) LM4702, LME49830 Printed Circuit Boards Relays, Switches
RF Connectors Photo-Receptors, Photo-Diodes, Photo-Multiplier Tubes Tube Amplifier Kits of Parts, Printed Circuit Boards Test Equipment Printed Circuit Boards and Kits Test Equipment for Tubes!
         
         
 
IMPASSE Balanced Preamplifier Kits A Portion of the proceeds from these sales is given to DIYAUDIO for its maintenance and upkeep!    
Reference Quantity Description Note
C1 2 Not used See Text
C2,5 4 100nF 630V Polypropylene  
C3,C4 4 470nF 400V Polypropylene  
D1,D2 4 Red LED, 1.7V Drop  
NE1 2 NE2 Neon Lamp  
P1 1 100K ALPS Dual Audio Taper   
PCB 1 Printed Circuit Board  
Q1,2 4 DN2540N5 Depletion MOSFET Inserted!
R1 2 18K 1/4W Metal Film See Text
R11,12 4 15K 1W Matched to 0.1% 2 pairs
R2,9,13,14 8 1M 1/4W CMF55 Metal Film  
R3,10 4 1K 1/4W CMF55 Metal Film  
R4 2 12k5 2W Wirewound or Film  
R5 2 300R 1/4W CMF55 Metal Film Inserted!
R5a 2 2.7K 1/4W CMF55 Metal Film Inserted!
R6,7 4 120R 1/4W Metal Film  
R8 2 680K 1W Metal Film  
S1 1 2 Pole, 5 Position Selector Switch  
Misc 6 Molex 0.100 Inch Pin Headers  
Misc 4 Nylon Spacers with nuts  
Misc 2 Tube Sockets  
       
Depletion MOSFETs are inserted and adjusted for balanced current on each channel.
$105.00
Options:    
Option A

1

Eliminate 100K ALPS Potentiometer  
    and Selector Switch  
$87.50
Option B

2

Add Cinemag CMLI-15/15  
$200.00
Option C

1

Assembled and Tested Impasse  
    Includes Cinemag Transformers  
    ElectroHarmonix 6SN7 + E88C/6922  
    and C1 (if needed)  

Option C purchasers will receive performance verification from my Audio Precision Analyzer.

$325.00
Basic Impasse Preamp and Power Supply Printed Circuit Boards:    
Impasse Printed Circuit Board $15.00
Impasse PCB with Depletion MOSFETs adjusted to 8mA $32.00
Impasse Power Supply Materials:    
Impasse Maida Power Supply Printed Circuit Board $12.00
Impasse Maida Power Supply Printed Circuit Board -- Assembled and Tested
Reference Quantity Description Note
C101,2 1 1uF 630 V Polypropylene  
C102,3 2 100uF 450V Electrolytic  
C104 1 47u 100V Electrolytic  
C106,7,8 3 0.01uF 1kV Ceramic Disc  
C109 1 10uF 100V Electrolytic  
D101,2,4,5 4 UF4007 Rectifier  
D103 1 12V Zener Diode  
PCB 1 Printed Circuit Board  
Q101 1 TIP50A or equiv. transistor  
R101,2 2 47R 1/2W Metal Film  
R103 1 470R 3W Panasonic ERG  
R104 1 1K 3W Panasonic ERG  
R105 1 20K 1W Panasonic ECG  
R106 1 100R 1W PanasonicECG  
R107 1 47R 1W Panasonic ERG  
R108a 1 20K 3W Panasonic ECG  
R108b 1 36K 3W Panasonic ECG  
R109 1 200R 1W Panasonic ECG  
R110 1 4R7 1W Panasonic ECG  
R111 1 270K 1W Vishay PPC  
R112 1 47K 1W Panasonic ECG  
IC1 1 LM317 Voltage Regulator  
Misc 4 Nylon Standoff, Heatsink etc.  

 

$78.00
Impasse Maida Power Supply Printed Circuit Board -- Assembled, Tested with Filtered, Fused Power Entry Module (PEM) and Transformer *

$160.00

* Given the weight of the transformer and other materials, you will be invoiced for additional shipping charges (if any).    
 
 Note:  As with all high voltage equipment there is a risk of serious injury or death from the improper assembly, use or testing of the Impasse Preamplifier.  These boards and circuits are sold with a disclaimer and are sealed.  If you do not adhere to the terms of sale, don't order the boards.  If you break the seal on the package you agree to the terms of sale and agree to hold Tech-DIY LLC and any associated person or entity harmless for any damages.