This is a battery powered Bottlehead Quickie 3s4 tube preamp that I converted into a tube hybrid Class D amplifier that runs completely off the grid. I replaced the two inputs with binding posts and made the output the input. I affixed a Sure Electronics 3110 Class D board on the front, close to the volume pot. I added a voltage divider to the inputs of the Class D board. I added a dc input which uses a 12 volt SLA battery to power the Class D amp board.
The Quickie's are $100 and the Sure boards are $10. Add the binding posts and it is a fairly inexpensive experiment.
That is a really sweet set up. I'm really impressed with your ingenuity.
I run a Bottlehead Foreplay version 1 preamp. It is heavily modified and it drives various T-Amps: Trends 10.1; 41 Hz Amp6; Helder 2020 and 2024 based T-amps; and A Helder STA508. Which amp I use is based on which amp has the latest tweak.
Great job.
I run a Bottlehead Foreplay version 1 preamp. It is heavily modified and it drives various T-Amps: Trends 10.1; 41 Hz Amp6; Helder 2020 and 2024 based T-amps; and A Helder STA508. Which amp I use is based on which amp has the latest tweak.
Great job.
Thanks Davet. If you want another winter project, I can highly recommend this board. I'm just starting to experiment with different caps, but the stock ones sound wonderful. I prefer this 3122D2 to my Tripath 2024. Bass is better and a bit more warmth.
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