Welcome to the club, cyl1000!
The general concensus is that the stock input caps should be replaced.
If you're into vocals, a Vishay/ERO 2.2uF poly would be excellent! What set of speakers would you be using btw? Get a good bookshelve speakers for this. We've seen this being demonstrated by March's HB2.
Replacement of the SMDs are also recommended.. see/download pdf guide at beginning of this thread.

I was initially running the T-Amp with a linear PSU. My review/findings at earlier pages.. In a nutshell, with linear PSU, the low end definition is excellent. But the SMPS really matches the T-Amp for overall performance in terms of control and dynamics.. more biased towards midranges and an increase in the operating voltage from 12VDC to 13.6VDC which I am running, improves the bass quite a bit, in terms of refined definition, very subtle but definitive. Again this is more to personal preferences, either way, the T-Amp is still a great performer!

Anyone else wanna add?

Wow, the reports with pictures of this afternoon’s t/t session sure come in fast this time around. And it looks like I have missed out a lot.

Cyl1000, welcome aboard.
Did I show you my T-amp at my house? If it is with the attenuator and Vishay/ERO MKT1813 as input caps and without casing, then it must be my 1st T-amp (exactly same configuration as Lai’s unit). My 2nd T-amp with the squarish Vishay MKT1822 as input caps was only completed last Wednesday. I have built it for our first t/t session last Saturday.

Most of us here try to keep our T-amps simple and costs low (with the hope of getting the biggest bang for every Ringgit spent into them), hence we have literally shunned the shop in PJ that you mentioned.

I am not going the pre and power route with my T-amps, hence the attenuator would be part of my 1st T-amp as integrated amp in the Rosewood jewellery casing.

As for speaker stands for m5, do try out The Hifi Shop in 1-U as they are also selling them; I am afraid custom made ones would be expensive. Do look into the used market as well.

for most user, switching power supply sound better.

all parts can be bought from farnell..

but they mention fake elna from JP sounded pretty decent

For speakers, I've just "adopted" the Epos M5 from YC (hence the brief intro to t-amp) and also a Polk Audio floorstander.

Earlier. there were some discussion bout adding an active preamp for this lil fella...particularly tube based...hmm...is this recommended? remember DIY a tube preamp long time ago and the unit must still be in the store room somewhere...what you guys say...t-amp with "tube" sound or bare naked t-amp sound?

Another thing got me curious. There are some capacitors that you guys mentioned here are not available from Farnell/RS. I know a DIY shop in PJ sell BGs, M-Cap..where else did you guys find them?

bro jazzy, the casing you bought for junior is the exact same unit im using...hahaha nice and spacious btw nice pcb board.

dobias, nice advice from YC if your are looking for plug and play the trend is ideal , but i believe if you are a tweeker like most of us, then the bare board is the way to go

cyl1000...hmm..no idea...octave is pricey to...haha

ermmm...im a cable believer

cyl, start with the 4 mention cap and see how it goes im starting my last stage smd changing soon, planing to use it with my pc for the time being, tweeter in car car blown , tannoy have been sitting quiet for a month now...so bad of me
OMG, i have forgotten to rply your pm right? sorry, rarely log in for long now since im busy with family and work, gotten myself part time with HP but on call basis

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/552509

i believe it is 88desible, enough i say unless you are a disco kaki

Y.C. thx alot for the help

Guys,
For those who are seeking better-quality volume pots than JP's Alpha for their T-amps, please be informed that LittleGhost is organising a bulk order from hohodiy website. The ALPs VR50K Blue velvet costs between RM27 - RM33.75 or NT$225 and ALPS RK09 at RM6.50 - RM8.00 or NT$54 each. (NT$1 = RM0.12 / RM0.15)

You must remember to deposit cash or utilise Maybank2u.com to transfer funds into the bank account specified. Please pay the estimated costs you are ordering without the shipping & handling charges no later than midnight today.

Further details here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/830869

I’d say this thread is very alive.

A quick update from my end here: Since I have 2 T-amps but only 1 computer-notebook-style SMPS, I need to get another and had originally wanted to spend RM33 for a similar unit. However, Lai convinced and bought for me a Meanwell S-50-12 SMPS instead. The difference in sonic quality is very substantial and the additional RM22 spent is well-worth it.

Coincidentally, size (width and depth) of the Meanwell SMPS is identical to casing of my 1st T-amp and looks very much the PSU specially made for my T-amp.

A pix:

cyl1000,
Some of the JP stuffs you can never know when it's gonna failed on you. Due to the 'cheapness' I normally bought extra 1-2 depending on the parts. For spare just in case! So it would be worthwhile then to fork out acquiring the real stuffs eventhough the price is 10X JP prices.. peace of mind for the next 10 years(?)..

Bro, the super duper casing was bought by a friend in Bangkok and hand carried back to KL. Price? RM300. Don't ask me where he got it, as I have forgotten the place/website. I will try to find out though..

hi all, may i know what cables you use for the tamp internal cables?  that connect to volume pot, RCA jacks etc...?

DIY braided CAT5 or just any generic cable as long as it thick enough?

thanks