Another T-amp or an amp 6?

jwb009 · 18th April 2006, 03:44 AM

Calling my first modded t-amp dead, I have to decided to get another one, or upgrade to an amp 6.

The t-amp will be easier, since my set up is all set for it, and will run about $30 shipped.

The amp6 would be fun to build, but is ~$50 and then I would need a transformer adding ~$20 - $30

So, Is the amp6 worth almost double or triple the cost? Can I use my existing SMPS with it, somehow bypassing the onboard PS? thanks

BWRX · 18th April 2006, 03:58 AM

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Originally posted by jwb009
Can I use my existing SMPS with it, somehow bypassing the onboard PS? thanks

I don't see why not. Just don't install the regulator and supporting components and solder the smps output wire to the supply pad on the board. If you're capable of building one, then I say go for it.

Pano · 18th April 2006, 04:44 AM

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Originally posted by BWRX
If you're capable of building one, then I say go for it.

Agreed, it is a much better amp. If you go for it, email me and I'll send you some tips to make the build easier.

jwb009 · 18th April 2006, 05:10 AM

thanks, i think i'll take the plunge

johnny555 · 18th April 2006, 03:48 PM

hi, just a change of tack here, does anyone know where and how much a replacement chip is as used in the charlise amp?.

I got a charlise from yoe but it overheats and distorts when a batt and speakers are connected.

I had no reply to my e mails about a replacement, so can any one ellighten me? the chip number is : TRIPATH TA2020-020

thanks

johnny 555

BWRX · 18th April 2006, 04:15 PM

You can try to email jan at 41hz.com (he runs the www.41hz.com site), tell him about your predicament, and ask if you can purchase a single TA2020 chip.

Since you have a Charlize instead of his Amp6 he may or may not let you purchase a chip from him. It's worth a try though and Jan is a really nice guy.

mhill · 18th April 2006, 05:00 PM

I just purchased an AMP-6 from 41hz, any reason not to use BK-1680 described in the link below? I have one & would like to put it to work.

If not, is it much of a hassel by-passing the included p/s to connect it?

http://www.tucker.com/images/images_spec/B-K1680.pdf

BWRX · 18th April 2006, 05:07 PM

The only reason not to use it would be if you wanted to use the on board regulator. It shouldn't be hard at all to use it with the amp6. Just do what I said in the second post of this thread. Michael would probably be willing to give you more specifics as I've never actually seen the amp6 board.

angchuck · 18th April 2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny555
hi, just a change of tack here, does anyone know where and how much a replacement chip is as used in the charlise amp?.

I got a charlise from yoe but it overheats and distorts when a batt and speakers are connected.

I had no reply to my e mails about a replacement, so can any one ellighten me? the chip number is : TRIPATH TA2020-020

thanks

johnny 555

I got one here

http://www.electronix.com/catalog/pr...ducts_id/12950

johnny555 · 19th April 2006, 06:56 AM

dear anqchuck,

thanks , that was quick!!-wow!

regards

johnny555

18th April 2006, 03:44 AM	#1
jwb009 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Another T-amp or an amp 6? Calling my first modded t-amp dead, I have to decided to get another one, or upgrade to an amp 6. The t-amp will be easier, since my set up is all set for it, and will run about $30 shipped. The amp6 would be fun to build, but is ~$50 and then I would need a transformer adding ~$20 - $30 So, Is the amp6 worth almost double or triple the cost? Can I use my existing SMPS with it, somehow bypassing the onboard PS? thanks

18th April 2006, 03:48 PM	#5
johnny555 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	tripath chip replacement hi, just a change of tack here, does anyone know where and how much a replacement chip is as used in the charlise amp?. I got a charlise from yoe but it overheats and distorts when a batt and speakers are connected. I had no reply to my e mails about a replacement, so can any one ellighten me? the chip number is : TRIPATH TA2020-020 thanks johnny 555

18th April 2006, 04:15 PM	#6
BWRX diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania	You can try to email jan at 41hz.com (he runs the www.41hz.com site), tell him about your predicament, and ask if you can purchase a single TA2020 chip. Since you have a Charlize instead of his Amp6 he may or may not let you purchase a chip from him. It's worth a try though and Jan is a really nice guy. __________________ Brian

18th April 2006, 05:00 PM	#7
mhill diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia	Another T-amp or an amp 6? I just purchased an AMP-6 from 41hz, any reason not to use BK-1680 described in the link below? I have one & would like to put it to work. If not, is it much of a hassel by-passing the included p/s to connect it? http://www.tucker.com/images/images_spec/B-K1680.pdf

18th April 2006, 05:07 PM	#8
BWRX diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania	The only reason not to use it would be if you wanted to use the on board regulator. It shouldn't be hard at all to use it with the amp6. Just do what I said in the second post of this thread. Michael would probably be willing to give you more specifics as I've never actually seen the amp6 board. __________________ Brian


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18th April 2006, 05:10 AM	#4
jwb009 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	thanks, i think i'll take the plunge

19th April 2006, 06:56 AM	#10
johnny555 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	thank you for that dear anqchuck, thanks , that was quick!!-wow! regards johnny555

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