TA2020 + Full ranges??

steve13 · 31st January 2011, 04:27 PM

Hi everyone

I was thinking of pairing a TA2020 ("tripath") to some full ranges, possibly Fostex FE126en. Any thoughts, advice, opinions?

I read on this forum that the general consensus is that the fostex plans are not great, however i also need an enclosure which is not too huge (small apartment).

Help would be appreciated
Thanks

ra7 · 31st January 2011, 04:40 PM

The tripath amps sound good with high-eff full rangers, like the FE126En. Go for it. They are a great, economical starting point to hifi sound. Dave or planet10 here will surely chip in with cabinet options. You can check his website too which is great.

mor2bz · 31st January 2011, 04:53 PM

a tube buffer , tube stage in cd player, or tube preamp will help a bit.
make sure you have battery power for the amp. this makes the bass twice as good. if the sound is too hot listen off axis. for more warmth and tone but alot less treble get a coat of dammar on the cone. my own experience,
mind you. what are you doing for bass support? a woofer crossed over,
a backloaded horn, a sub to augment?

Godzilla · 31st January 2011, 04:58 PM

Yes, good combo.

Saturnus · 31st January 2011, 05:16 PM

I've used a FE206 BLH with an TA2020 as my home reference system for years. It's completely off-grid battery powered as the batteries are recharged by a small 15W solar panel.

If you use the smaller Fostex's you might need a tube pre-amp to get the sound right. With the larger Fostex's that's neither needed nor wanted.

steve13 · 31st January 2011, 05:25 PM

Great, thanks for all the advice already..
@Saturnus, what type of enclosure are you using? and what room dimensions?

Good idea about the tup pre-amp, i kind of always wanted to build one anyway.. but will only get onto that later, once all is built and broken in.

I am interesting in the back loaded horn designs, the only problem is i dont really have a lot of space, are there any smaller options?

danerius · 31st January 2011, 05:51 PM

What kinda batterys are u using? Any thread here on diyaudio?

Regards /Bo

Saturnus · 31st January 2011, 06:17 PM

Steve13, I just use a slight modified version of the reference design. My listening room is about 18 square meters (~3½m by ~5m).

danerius, I use LFP cells.

planet10 · 31st January 2011, 06:38 PM

The smallest enclosure that provides a load the FE126En likes is the Frugel-Horn Mk3 (Frugel-Horn Mk1 Level 0, is a bit smaller, but performance gains are to be had with the Mk3). If you need a smaller box, time to look at a different driver.

dave

steve13 · 31st January 2011, 07:00 PM

The frugel-horn mk1 level 0 looks like a decent size, also not too complicated.
I think i might be going with that..

Thanks for all the help everyone
rgrds

31st January 2011, 04:27 PM	#1
steve13 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	TA2020 + Full ranges?? Hi everyone I was thinking of pairing a TA2020 ("tripath") to some full ranges, possibly Fostex FE126en. Any thoughts, advice, opinions? I read on this forum that the general consensus is that the fostex plans are not great, however i also need an enclosure which is not too huge (small apartment). Help would be appreciated Thanks

31st January 2011, 04:58 PM	#4
Godzilla diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York	Yes, good combo. __________________ www.zillaaudio.com/bib/bib.asp www.ZillaAudio.com

31st January 2011, 06:38 PM	#9
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	The smallest enclosure that provides a load the FE126En likes is the Frugel-Horn Mk3 (Frugel-Horn Mk1 Level 0, is a bit smaller, but performance gains are to be had with the Mk3). If you need a smaller box, time to look at a different driver. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Replacing Logitech Z2300 to full ranges!	artazzzzzz	Full Range	31	23rd January 2010 05:18 PM
TB 2" Full Ranges	MiniVanMan	Full Range	6	22nd June 2008 03:29 PM
Samco Full-Ranges	mod_evil	Full Range	2	24th March 2008 04:26 PM
What should I do with these Philips Full Ranges?	miccomacho	Full Range	6	14th February 2007 04:25 PM
Full Ranges for Rock/Metal	juan_caliente	Full Range	17	25th June 2005 07:09 AM


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

31st January 2011, 04:40 PM	#2
ra7 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Blog Entries: 1	The tripath amps sound good with high-eff full rangers, like the FE126En. Go for it. They are a great, economical starting point to hifi sound. Dave or planet10 here will surely chip in with cabinet options. You can check his website too which is great.

31st January 2011, 04:53 PM	#3
mor2bz diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: colorado	a tube buffer , tube stage in cd player, or tube preamp will help a bit. make sure you have battery power for the amp. this makes the bass twice as good. if the sound is too hot listen off axis. for more warmth and tone but alot less treble get a coat of dammar on the cone. my own experience, mind you. what are you doing for bass support? a woofer crossed over, a backloaded horn, a sub to augment?

31st January 2011, 05:16 PM	#5
Saturnus diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	I've used a FE206 BLH with an TA2020 as my home reference system for years. It's completely off-grid battery powered as the batteries are recharged by a small 15W solar panel. If you use the smaller Fostex's you might need a tube pre-amp to get the sound right. With the larger Fostex's that's neither needed nor wanted.

31st January 2011, 05:25 PM	#6
steve13 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	Great, thanks for all the advice already.. @Saturnus, what type of enclosure are you using? and what room dimensions? Good idea about the tup pre-amp, i kind of always wanted to build one anyway.. but will only get onto that later, once all is built and broken in. I am interesting in the back loaded horn designs, the only problem is i dont really have a lot of space, are there any smaller options?

31st January 2011, 05:51 PM	#7
danerius diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Örebro, Sweden	What kinda batterys are u using? Any thread here on diyaudio? Regards /Bo

31st January 2011, 06:17 PM	#8
Saturnus diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	Steve13, I just use a slight modified version of the reference design. My listening room is about 18 square meters (~3½m by ~5m). danerius, I use LFP cells.

31st January 2011, 07:00 PM	#10
steve13 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	The frugel-horn mk1 level 0 looks like a decent size, also not too complicated. I think i might be going with that.. Thanks for all the help everyone rgrds

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read