lm1875 question
 

The datasheet lacks a graph, a power output vs supply voltage at 4 ohms graph.

So what is the recommended DC voltage for the 1875 with a 4ohm load? Have a 2.7 C/watt sink, no insulation/mica used. In cold, cold UK.

± 25 VDC seems to be recommended. = 25 watts.

Really? The data sheet seems to imply that 25vdc is the norm for 8 ohm loads.

datasheet lm1875t...........national:
The LM1875 delivers 20 watts into a 4Ω or 8Ω load on ±25V
supplies. Using an 8Ω load and ±30V supplies, over 30
watts of power may be delivered.

i think this means not to exceed +- 25V with a 4 ohm load (and a proper heatsink).......
(speaker load 4 ohm minimum or bigger)

IMO, these 5 pin 220 cased chip amps should be limited to +/- 18 volts on 4 Ohm loads. You're really pushing things when you go higher. Loads can be reactive and difficult to drive. The TDA2050 has 5 amp peak current for more wiggle room, but I'd still stay under +/- 20v.

If you need more power, move on to a stronger chip.

How about this for 4 ohm load?
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/chip-...75-4-ohms.html
The booster transistors spread the thermal load so the little To220 package is not dissipating all the power

yeah, hooked it up to +/-16V and the chip is pretty warm, though the sink is doing its job