What TK2050 amp?

Commited · 22nd March 2011, 08:33 AM

Hi guys,

I've recently moved to Australia (was only meant to be a holiday...), so I'm effectively starting my system from scratch again. I'm building some BIB boxed Fostex FE206En speakers in the next couple of weeks, but I want a nice amp to drive them. I've had modified T-amps & charlize amps in the past and really enjoyed them, so I'm looking at the TK2050 amps now. There seem to be a lot of options out there and I'm just looking for opinions from people much better judged than I!

Sure Electronics 2*100w, volume board & 27V SMPS - $103.40 + box
Hifimediy T2 & Meanwell 27v SMPS - $115 + RCA + speaker posts + box
Dayton DTA-100A - $118.60
(prices in AUD and including shipping)

As I'm in a new country, I have none of my stuff here, so I'm starting from scratch. I do have a rough chassis I can use for an amp though. I don't want to modify the board.

I was leaning towards the Sure electronics board until I found the Dayton and I'm slightly leaning towards it for simplicity factor. However, if it's significantly worse than the other two than I don't want to compromise. Are there any other boards I should consider? Budget is about $150 maximum!

Some opinions would be greatly appreciated!!

Saturnus · 22nd March 2011, 09:42 AM

A pair of 41hz amp11-hv...

julcat · 22nd March 2011, 05:15 PM

The Helder modules are as good or maybe better than the highly regarded Virtue Audio Amps

2 pcs,Brand New MKII TK2050 monoblock class-D amplifier on eBay (end time 03-Apr-11 04:42:14 BST)

Commited · 22nd March 2011, 10:31 PM

Saturnus - thanks for the reply but I'm not set up here for kit building!

julcat - I hadn't seen or considered these. They come out as quite expensive in comparison when coupled to the tube pre-amp ($133 more), are they worth it?! Will the tube pre-amp run off 27v?

Bernie7 · 22nd March 2011, 11:20 PM

You can't go wrong with hifimediy T2. I have the T3 and it compares very favourably with my UCD400HG monos

julcat · 23rd March 2011, 02:53 AM

The Helder Tube Preamp works with 12 volts, i change the input caps on the amps with auricaps and they get even better, very musical, detailed and tube like sound.

22nd March 2011, 08:33 AM	#1
Commited diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Victoria	What TK2050 amp? Hi guys, I've recently moved to Australia (was only meant to be a holiday...), so I'm effectively starting my system from scratch again. I'm building some BIB boxed Fostex FE206En speakers in the next couple of weeks, but I want a nice amp to drive them. I've had modified T-amps & charlize amps in the past and really enjoyed them, so I'm looking at the TK2050 amps now. There seem to be a lot of options out there and I'm just looking for opinions from people much better judged than I! Sure Electronics 2100w, volume board & 27V SMPS - $103.40 + box Hifimediy T2 & Meanwell 27v SMPS - $115 + RCA + speaker posts + box Dayton DTA-100A - $118.60 (prices in AUD and including shipping) As I'm in a new country, I have none of my stuff here, so I'm starting from scratch. I do have a rough chassis I can use for an amp though. I don't want to modify the board. I was leaning towards the Sure electronics board until I found the Dayton and I'm slightly leaning towards it for simplicity factor. However, if it's significantly* worse than the other two than I don't want to compromise. Are there any other boards I should consider? Budget is about $150 maximum! Some opinions would be greatly appreciated!!

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22nd March 2011, 09:42 AM	#2
Saturnus diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	A pair of 41hz amp11-hv...

22nd March 2011, 05:15 PM	#3
julcat diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2009	The Helder modules are as good or maybe better than the highly regarded Virtue Audio Amps 2 pcs,Brand New MKII TK2050 monoblock class-D amplifier on eBay (end time 03-Apr-11 04:42:14 BST)

22nd March 2011, 10:31 PM	#4
Commited diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Victoria	Saturnus - thanks for the reply but I'm not set up here for kit building! julcat - I hadn't seen or considered these. They come out as quite expensive in comparison when coupled to the tube pre-amp ($133 more), are they worth it?! Will the tube pre-amp run off 27v?

22nd March 2011, 11:20 PM	#5
Bernie7 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008	You can't go wrong with hifimediy T2. I have the T3 and it compares very favourably with my UCD400HG monos

23rd March 2011, 02:53 AM	#6
julcat diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2009	The Helder Tube Preamp works with 12 volts, i change the input caps on the amps with auricaps and they get even better, very musical, detailed and tube like sound.

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