Hi New Guy!
First tell us whether you want to build a chip amp, solid state (transistor) amp or a tube amp, and I can guarantee plenty of members will chime in with their suggestions..
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Hi New Guy!!! and Welcome to diyAudio!!!
I'm going to turn things around a little bit for you so you can understand where we are coming from when we start to pester you with a lot of questions - so bare with me for a second.........
Hi - I'm new to all of this wood working stuff and building speaker cabinets. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to the best place to start. I am a electronics technician and I would like to make unique one-off speaker cabinets but I have no idea whee to start. Please Help!
Well - if I asked a question like that you would probably ask me what sort of tools I have around - do I have any experience or training in woodworking - how big and what sort of cabinet do I want to build, etc.
Sooooooo - I have a couple of questions for you - what sort of tools and test equipment do you have around (or perhaps borrow from a friend) and do you have any training or experience around things electronic? Do you know how to solder?
Don't worry if you don't have any of the tools or knowledge available - we can show you how to go about getting the knowledge and skills necessary - and we love doing that kind of thing for folks that are new to the hobby. But - speaking for myself - I (we) need an idea of which direction to point you in to get you started.
I'm going to turn things around a little bit for you so you can understand where we are coming from when we start to pester you with a lot of questions - so bare with me for a second.........
Hi - I'm new to all of this wood working stuff and building speaker cabinets. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to the best place to start. I am a electronics technician and I would like to make unique one-off speaker cabinets but I have no idea whee to start. Please Help!
Well - if I asked a question like that you would probably ask me what sort of tools I have around - do I have any experience or training in woodworking - how big and what sort of cabinet do I want to build, etc.
Sooooooo - I have a couple of questions for you - what sort of tools and test equipment do you have around (or perhaps borrow from a friend) and do you have any training or experience around things electronic? Do you know how to solder?
Don't worry if you don't have any of the tools or knowledge available - we can show you how to go about getting the knowledge and skills necessary - and we love doing that kind of thing for folks that are new to the hobby. But - speaking for myself - I (we) need an idea of which direction to point you in to get you started.
I suggest buying a kit, maybe one that doesn't include a case. Or an amp module, then install it in a case that you build or buy. Depending on how much power you want, there's some very cheap digital amp modules which offer a lot of sound value for money. Search ebay for TA202*, or browse the digital amp forum for ideas.
First of all amplifier of a good quality better be in a metal chassis.
Regarding unique look I liked Uni Sea liquid cooled
The Best High-End Audio Accessories for your iPod at HE 2006: BigPictureBigSound
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Graaf GM 200 was reviewed by Graphis in "Industrial Design Highlights"
21st-Graaf GM 200 Amplifier and 13.5b Preamplifier
Also Italian Unison Research amps are very attractive Sinfonia – Unison Research
Hello Fellow Woodworker
You’re in the right place if you want to lean about DIY speakers/amplifiers. It will be interesting to see what you put together.
What comes to mind as far as a “amplifier build” (and I only found out about this a couple of weeks ago), check this out: Pete Millett's DIY Audio pages
Btw, You can “gussy up” a metal chassis with some nice wood and wood finish.
You’re in the right place if you want to lean about DIY speakers/amplifiers. It will be interesting to see what you put together.
What comes to mind as far as a “amplifier build” (and I only found out about this a couple of weeks ago), check this out: Pete Millett's DIY Audio pages
Btw, You can “gussy up” a metal chassis with some nice wood and wood finish.
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