aibuya's TA2022 Tube Digital Amplifier

nfm · 5th May 2010, 11:53 PM

Hey guys,

Is anybody using this kit? How does it compare to the others? What does "Tube" mean? New Enthusiast HIFI TA2022 Tube Digital Amplifier Hot!! - eBay (item 120556468320 end time May-13-10 10:54:25 PDT). Also where could I get the transformer for this kit? I guess I'm searching wrong keywords.

Thanks.

Ali Tait · 6th May 2010, 07:00 AM

Tube means it is using a valve on the input stage-vacuum tube to you Americans :-)
As for a transformer,the seller says he can supply one.If you want to get on yourself,you need one that will give two secondary supplies- a 20 volt center-tapped,and a 9 volt supply.Should be easy to source.

nfm · 6th May 2010, 07:55 PM

Thanks for the reply,

I'm still researching and learning bit by bit, to me it looks like it's a top notch ebay TA2022 amp!

Pano · 6th May 2010, 08:57 PM

Yeah, who knows if the tube does any good, but it should be fun and easy enough to try it!

hoka · 09:22 PM

Thanks for pointing it out!

I ordered one to try out my gold pin super boutique mullard e88cc

I'll let you know how it sounds

Ali Tait · 7th May 2010, 04:11 PM

Please do.I have the Hlly T-amp 90,which uses the same chip.This amp is good on it's own,but becomes excellent when used with my valve preamp,so this one may sound rather good.

Galgo · 28th May 2010, 05:08 PM

This looks REALLY cool !
Thank you for the head-up...

Anyone already listened to it?
Gal

hoka · 28th May 2010, 05:22 PM

Yes, I have been listening to this amp unmodified except for the mullard e88cc and am very pleased with it. Usually new amps don't last to long before I put my old Charlize back in place. This one is going to last I think!

Galgo · 28th May 2010, 05:31 PM

Thanks - good to Hear

Any tips/insights?
Planned modifications?
Can you compare it to "standard" Tripath based boards i.e. TA2020/TA2022/TK2050 (or anything else you've tried)?

Have fun,
Gal

P.S. - What PSU did you use? SMPS or a Toroidal transformer?

hoka · 28th May 2010, 06:24 PM

It is remarkably similar to the Charlize (a TA 2020) very neutral, you forget it is there unlike the icepowers gainclones and 2050's I tried. What comes to mind is my old Cyrus one, also an amp that does not force itself on you.

I have it hooked up to a 120 watts Toroid with a extra winding for the heater and it has lots of punch.

5th May 2010, 11:53 PM	#1
nfm diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2008	aibuya's TA2022 Tube Digital Amplifier Hey guys, Is anybody using this kit? How does it compare to the others? What does "Tube" mean? New Enthusiast HIFI TA2022 Tube Digital Amplifier Hot!! - eBay (item 120556468320 end time May-13-10 10:54:25 PDT). Also where could I get the transformer for this kit? I guess I'm searching wrong keywords. Thanks.

6th May 2010, 08:57 PM	#4
Pano diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Blog Entries: 4	Yeah, who knows if the tube does any good, but it should be fun and easy enough to try it! __________________ Take the Speaker Voltage Test!

6th May 2010, 09:19 PM	#5
hoka diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008	Thanks for pointing it out! I ordered one to try out my gold pin super boutique mullard e88cc I'll let you know how it sounds Last edited by hoka; 6th May 2010 at 09:22 PM.

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6th May 2010, 07:00 AM	#2
Ali Tait diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Tube means it is using a valve on the input stage-vacuum tube to you Americans :-) As for a transformer,the seller says he can supply one.If you want to get on yourself,you need one that will give two secondary supplies- a 20 volt center-tapped,and a 9 volt supply.Should be easy to source.

6th May 2010, 07:55 PM	#3
nfm diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2008	Thanks for the reply, I'm still researching and learning bit by bit, to me it looks like it's a top notch ebay TA2022 amp!

7th May 2010, 04:11 PM	#6
Ali Tait diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Please do.I have the Hlly T-amp 90,which uses the same chip.This amp is good on it's own,but becomes excellent when used with my valve preamp,so this one may sound rather good.

28th May 2010, 05:08 PM	#7
Galgo diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jerusalem	This looks REALLY cool ! Thank you for the head-up... Anyone already listened to it? Gal

28th May 2010, 05:22 PM	#8
hoka diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008	Yes, I have been listening to this amp unmodified except for the mullard e88cc and am very pleased with it. Usually new amps don't last to long before I put my old Charlize back in place. This one is going to last I think!

28th May 2010, 05:31 PM	#9
Galgo diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jerusalem	Thanks - good to Hear Any tips/insights? Planned modifications? Can you compare it to "standard" Tripath based boards i.e. TA2020/TA2022/TK2050 (or anything else you've tried)? Have fun, Gal P.S. - What PSU did you use? SMPS or a Toroidal transformer?

28th May 2010, 06:24 PM	#10
hoka diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008	It is remarkably similar to the Charlize (a TA 2020) very neutral, you forget it is there unlike the icepowers gainclones and 2050's I tried. What comes to mind is my old Cyrus one, also an amp that does not force itself on you. I have it hooked up to a 120 watts Toroid with a extra winding for the heater and it has lots of punch.

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