Firtwatt F5 built - where to buy?

CENTRAL · 23rd January 2012, 11:58 AM

I would like your expert opinion on where I can get a finished First Watt F5. Unfortunately I have no time nor skill to build one... Europe would be preferable. I am looking for a solid build, balanced if possible. Please help!

KatieandDad · 23rd January 2012, 12:00 PM

Are you looking for New, Second Hand genuine F5 or a Custom Built DIY.

AndrewT · 23rd January 2012, 12:04 PM

The balanced version of the F5 is being Group Built under the F5x name as designed by EUVL.

I'd expect a completed stereo amplifier to cost well over £1000 for this DIY effort.
A PASS version could well be more than double that.

CENTRAL · 23rd January 2012, 12:04 PM

I would be interested in a second hand original, or a new one built by some credible maker. Anyway, I would be glad to consider any option to be honest...

CENTRAL · 23rd January 2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewT

The balanced version of the F5 is being Group Built under the F5x name as designed by EUVL.

Andrew, does this mean this project is actually being sold???

AndrewT · 23rd January 2012, 12:17 PM

Not yet, but the results might not suit every builder in the Group Build.

KatieandDad · 23rd January 2012, 12:18 PM

Where does your DIY expertise lie ?

Maybe someone could do the electronics side for you and leave you to build a nice cabinet for it.

In DIY guise you are looking at FAR LESS than £500 for an F5.

Probably even as low as £300 - this is just an estimate but they're not expensive to build.

Do you really need that balanced version ?

If you are using external equipment with RCA connections - then the answer is probably No.

CENTRAL · 23rd January 2012, 12:25 PM

The rest of the system is balanced CD->preamp->poweramp But I guess I'd live with an unbalanced amplifier. As far as my expertise goes... let's just say "forget it". I want a finished one... It's quite strange I can't seem to find any on the internet (finished)...

CENTRAL · 23rd January 2012, 12:51 PM

Maybe someone would be interested in building one on demand for me....

KatieandDad · 23rd January 2012, 01:00 PM

The problem with DIY is "personal taste".

Have a look at the finished projects part of Pass Diy.

If you could come up with a chassis (case) then I'm sure someone will build one for you.

23rd January 2012, 11:58 AM	#1
CENTRAL diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Athens - Greece	Firtwatt F5 built - where to buy? I would like your expert opinion on where I can get a finished First Watt F5. Unfortunately I have no time nor skill to build one... Europe would be preferable. I am looking for a solid build, balanced if possible. Please help!

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23rd January 2012, 12:00 PM	#2
KatieandDad diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK	Are you looking for New, Second Hand genuine F5 or a Custom Built DIY.

23rd January 2012, 12:04 PM	#3
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	The balanced version of the F5 is being Group Built under the F5x name as designed by EUVL. I'd expect a completed stereo amplifier to cost well over £1000 for this DIY effort. A PASS version could well be more than double that.

23rd January 2012, 12:17 PM	#6
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Not yet, but the results might not suit every builder in the Group Build.

23rd January 2012, 12:18 PM	#7
KatieandDad diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK	Where does your DIY expertise lie ? Maybe someone could do the electronics side for you and leave you to build a nice cabinet for it. In DIY guise you are looking at FAR LESS than £500 for an F5. Probably even as low as £300 - this is just an estimate but they're not expensive to build. Do you really need that balanced version ? If you are using external equipment with RCA connections - then the answer is probably No.

23rd January 2012, 12:25 PM	#8
CENTRAL diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Athens - Greece	The rest of the system is balanced CD->preamp->poweramp But I guess I'd live with an unbalanced amplifier. As far as my expertise goes... let's just say "forget it". I want a finished one... It's quite strange I can't seem to find any on the internet (finished)...

23rd January 2012, 12:51 PM	#9
CENTRAL diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Athens - Greece	Maybe someone would be interested in building one on demand for me....

23rd January 2012, 01:00 PM	#10
KatieandDad diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK	The problem with DIY is "personal taste". Have a look at the finished projects part of Pass Diy. If you could come up with a chassis (case) then I'm sure someone will build one for you.