Best buy class D amplifier

ccereda · 21st December 2006, 08:58 AM

Hi:

Since it looks like I am selling my modded SI T Amp, I am planning to buy a new amplifier, what I want is a very good one.

I have seen on the paper Charlize, 41 Hz Amp6, Fenice, Autocostruire, Super Tamp a Chinese I don’t’ remember the name…. and I think there are more.
If in the same range of price you know something better...

I would not mind to change a few components and or make it from a kit (upgrading some elements) but keeping in mind that I am a beginner so I do not dare with Amp 3 of 41Hz or complex things.

I read that SMD is sonically better than through hole.

I read for the volume the best is a transformer not a pot (please advise which one and if it is worthwhile, I also read about PEC carbon pot).

Unless advised against it I would make an integrated amplifier adding a volume control and an input selection (CD1, CD2, Tuner, Phono) Probably I would stuff in the case my Monica2 (CD2) as soon as it is repaired; if advisable, upgrading some components.

Finally I am using a power supply of 3A 13.8 V, I read that this would damage the T Amp but I can report more than 1 year of use with no problems and this for several amplifiers (I imported a few and sold/gave them to friends, relatives 2 of my children with the stated power supply).

I also need some advice about the wire for the internal wiring, I am currently using CAT 5 computer wire, is that OK?

So, please, help me to put together the shopping list for my super amplifier.

Panomaniac:
Please the Obbligato caps for the input signal after pot are the ones with the copper enclosure?

In case you need this info I am currently using a pair of Fostex 206 E and/or Dynaudio 42 as loudspeakers, but I am planning to make a pair of Lowther Medallion II.

Thank you

Cosimo

Netlist · 21st December 2006, 10:09 AM

Why not try Nelson's F2? Not ClassD but heavenly sounding with full range speakers.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...20#post1068520

/Hugo

EdT · 21st December 2006, 02:54 PM

How about the Trends Audio TA-10 ? it was rated by 6moons as one of the products of the Year for 2006. An audiophile class amp for under $100 !

21st December 2006, 08:58 AM	#1
ccereda diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	Best buy class D amplifier Hi: Since it looks like I am selling my modded SI T Amp, I am planning to buy a new amplifier, what I want is a very good one. I have seen on the paper Charlize, 41 Hz Amp6, Fenice, Autocostruire, Super Tamp a Chinese I don’t’ remember the name…. and I think there are more. If in the same range of price you know something better... I would not mind to change a few components and or make it from a kit (upgrading some elements) but keeping in mind that I am a beginner so I do not dare with Amp 3 of 41Hz or complex things. I read that SMD is sonically better than through hole. I read for the volume the best is a transformer not a pot (please advise which one and if it is worthwhile, I also read about PEC carbon pot). Unless advised against it I would make an integrated amplifier adding a volume control and an input selection (CD1, CD2, Tuner, Phono) Probably I would stuff in the case my Monica2 (CD2) as soon as it is repaired; if advisable, upgrading some components. Finally I am using a power supply of 3A 13.8 V, I read that this would damage the T Amp but I can report more than 1 year of use with no problems and this for several amplifiers (I imported a few and sold/gave them to friends, relatives 2 of my children with the stated power supply). I also need some advice about the wire for the internal wiring, I am currently using CAT 5 computer wire, is that OK? So, please, help me to put together the shopping list for my super amplifier. Panomaniac: Please the Obbligato caps for the input signal after pot are the ones with the copper enclosure? In case you need this info I am currently using a pair of Fostex 206 E and/or Dynaudio 42 as loudspeakers, but I am planning to make a pair of Lowther Medallion II. Thank you Cosimo

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21st December 2006, 10:09 AM	#2
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	Why not try Nelson's F2? Not ClassD but heavenly sounding with full range speakers. http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...20#post1068520 /Hugo

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EdT diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	How about the Trends Audio TA-10 ? it was rated by 6moons as one of the products of the Year for 2006. An audiophile class amp for under $100 !

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