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by jost
Mon Jul 07, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: JLM Audio Kits
Topic: VU2 stereo VU buffer kit Build thread
Replies: 139
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Re: VU2 stereo VU buffer kit Build thread

Thanks! Works great! One other thing: I need to power this off a single +5Vdc rail via a DC-DC converter. Since that gives me the choice of input voltages, what would be the "ideal" setup? (symmetric/unsymmetric, 12V/36V...) Can you give an estimate on the peak power consumption of the board itself?...
by jost
Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: JLM Audio Kits
Topic: VU2 stereo VU buffer kit Build thread
Replies: 139
Views: 407872

Re: VU2 stereo VU buffer kit Build thread

Hey Joe! For running this kit to drive the 34mm meters, any recommendations on the specific make and model of the 100uF capacitors across the meter terminals? Will the standard 100uF/6V electrolyte capacitors do, or should I get something fancier for best results? (Yes, I could just dig up the oscil...