RJM Audio Sapphire Desktop Headphone Amplifier

rjm · 7th September 2011, 11:55 PM

This is the new discussion thread for the Sapphire amplifier.

Previous threads,

183588-headphone-amplifier-drop-replacement-phonoclone-3-vsps300

160460-rjm-audio-gainbloc-preamplifier-mk-i

are redirected here.

Information about the kit group buy is at this thread.

simonov · 15th September 2011, 08:41 PM

Do I see a "diamond" buffer?

Very good design RJM. I've tried this with very good results.

Regards,
Venci

rjm · 15th September 2011, 11:26 PM

Yep, LH0002 buffer, lifted directly from the datasheet... with one little twist:

I realized that the National circuit works as it does specifically because it is an integrated circuit. All the transistors in the same package mean they all share thermal equilibrium. Forcing everything to be at the same temperature keeps the bias current steady at the desired value. When building a discrete version it is important to have the driver and output transistors bolted together. If you don't, you have to modify the circuit to steady the bias currents electrically, which adds complication and breaks the output-driver symmetry.

simonov · 16th September 2011, 06:10 AM

Yes, the other option is to replace the bias resistors with CCS. BTW in my design I didn't use the emitter output resistors.

Regards,
Venci

hwfanatic · 16th September 2011, 02:08 PM

Can you suggest a simple short circuit protection for this diamond buffer?

rjm · 16th September 2011, 09:22 PM

Yes, I think I can: put 33R in series with the load. This limits the output current into a short to 300mA, 200 mA into a 16 ohm headphone load.

Or perhaps a 250 mA fuse in series with the load...

What you need depends on what you are primarily interested in protecting: the output transistors or your headphones.

Salas · 16th September 2011, 09:24 PM

Nice proto build. Why the heavy rectifier bridges?

rjm · 17th September 2011, 01:23 AM

They were cheap on eBay, easy to mount with the 4mm center hole, easy to connect with the push on lugs. And they look cool.

hwfanatic · 17th September 2011, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjm

What you need depends on what you are primarily interested in protecting: the output transistors or your headphones.

Primarily output stage if shorted to ground. Although both features would be nice to have.

Salas · 17th September 2011, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjm

They were cheap on eBay, easy to mount with the 4mm center hole, easy to connect with the push on lugs. And they look cool.

Though it should have been something practical than electrical, that is why I asked. Thanks.

15th September 2011, 08:41 PM	#2
simonov diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Do I see a "diamond" buffer? Very good design RJM. I've tried this with very good results. Regards, Venci __________________ MY DIY AUDIO BLOG

15th September 2011, 11:26 PM	#3
rjm Richard Murdey diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kyoto Blog Entries: 46	Yep, LH0002 buffer, lifted directly from the datasheet... with one little twist: I realized that the National circuit works as it does specifically because it is an integrated circuit. All the transistors in the same package mean they all share thermal equilibrium. Forcing everything to be at the same temperature keeps the bias current steady at the desired value. When building a discrete version it is important to have the driver and output transistors bolted together. If you don't, you have to modify the circuit to steady the bias currents electrically, which adds complication and breaks the output-driver symmetry. __________________ RJM Audio (phonoclone.com / G+)

16th September 2011, 06:10 AM	#4
simonov diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Yes, the other option is to replace the bias resistors with CCS. BTW in my design I didn't use the emitter output resistors. Regards, Venci __________________ MY DIY AUDIO BLOG

16th September 2011, 09:22 PM	#6
rjm Richard Murdey diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kyoto Blog Entries: 46	Yes, I think I can: put 33R in series with the load. This limits the output current into a short to 300mA, 200 mA into a 16 ohm headphone load. Or perhaps a 250 mA fuse in series with the load... What you need depends on what you are primarily interested in protecting: the output transistors or your headphones. __________________ RJM Audio (phonoclone.com / G+)

17th September 2011, 01:23 AM	#8
rjm Richard Murdey diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kyoto Blog Entries: 46	They were cheap on eBay, easy to mount with the 4mm center hole, easy to connect with the push on lugs. And they look cool. __________________ RJM Audio (phonoclone.com / G+)


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16th September 2011, 02:08 PM	#5
hwfanatic diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Can you suggest a simple short circuit protection for this diamond buffer?

16th September 2011, 09:24 PM	#7
Salas diyAudio Chief Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens-Greece	Nice proto build. Why the heavy rectifier bridges?

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