Why is 3876 rarely used by folks in this forum?

[goering]

Hi all,

Topic...

From my observation, and searches in this forum, not very many people here use the LM3876 chip. Is it somehow inferior to its two other brothers, the 3875 and 3886?

I ask because, I am working on a 3876 gc and input from experienced builders will be invaluable.

Thanks

[li_gangyi]

i believe it's essentially the same as the 3875 save the mute pin...

[rbroer]

The LM3876 hasn't been around as long as the LM3875

[goering]

Hi all,

Is the LM3876 ok to use bridged and can it also be used instead of the 3886 in 4-chip BPA config? If so, will there be changes in the components or their values?

Thanks.

[Franz G]

Maybe you have a look at this application note:

Ouverture Series High Power Solutions

Franz

[theChris]

3876 isn't used because:
1.) 3875 is easier.
2.) 3886 is more powerful.

if people want the mute, they just go with 3886.

[ebijma]

Hallo quering,

I asked the same question sometime ago.
They say that the lm3875 sounds better because it has no muting.

I never tested this myself.