There have been a couple reports from early builders that the F connector that is needed to link the preamp board to the amplifier board has a possible flaw in those shipped with the kits.
I'm behind on my start, but wonder since the preamp board should go fast, if there is a source in US that is a quick shipper where a known substantial substitute can be obtained?
Or should I 'roughhouse' the ones I have a little bit to see if they, too, pop apart, or perhaps are from a more vigorous stock and would hold up?
To me replacing one is a lot more difficult that waiting for a good one to show up and be put in, doing it right the first time, so to speak.
and considering the size of the thermal mass of these things, heating up the boards to get the old ones off isn't what I have in mind for a careful, low stress construction.
Thoughts on the F connector scare?
Dale