How much experience is needed to build an O2?

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Hi everyone,
I’m looking into starting soldering this summer with a few small projects (like a CMOY for example). Once I will have made 4-5 small projects like that, I’d like to build an O2 from parts and bying the ODAC board. My question is do you guys think I will have enough experience to follow a detailed build guide? What build guide do you suggest for the O2+ODAC?

Another question might be: If that is not enough experience, what other projects would you suggest I do before the O2? Any reference videos I should watch beside basic soldering lessons? Any website for parts good for the US?

Thank you in advance!

Worldinc

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You'll be fine. Soldering isn't difficult to pickup, and the O2 isn't terribly complicated to put together. As far as parts, I usually use a mix of ebay and digikey. GLHF.

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Do you know any good reference for building it step-by-step? I know MayflowerElectronics made videos but I guess I'm expecting something more precise (audio and explanations).

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A quick search didn't turn up any videos, but here's a short walk through:

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/headphone-systems/217086-building-o2-headphone-amp.html

The directions should be fine though. Once you get the basics of soldering down, it's really just about putting the caps, fuses and whatnot in the correct places.

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Thank you for taking the time to answer again, this guide seems detailed enough and should be enough. Thanks again!! :D

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Just to add on top of WhiskeyRanger's answer, in case anyone else is looking for guidance.

I found this detailed build log for the O2+ODAC: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/headphone-systems/236962-building-o2-novices-build-experience.html