Book on ampbuilding (aleph) for background

rwagter · 14th August 2002, 05:50 PM

I just build a headphone amp as a start for building active audiocomponents. Before I proceed to the next step, one of the aleph series (2 or 4), I'd like to have a little bit of background info.
Since my knowlegde on electronics stucks at the level of knowing how a resistor works but not how it works in relation to other components I'm a absolute beginner.

What book on solid state ampbuilding you would recommend???

If this questions has already been beaten to death I'm sorry and direct me to the right topic

Ralph

paulb · 14th August 2002, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vpharris
The most recommended electronics text here is "The Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill. Cambridge University Press. It's not cheap, but it is big, thorough, and very understandable. It can be bought online. Check Cambridge University Press website.

Nelson Pass · 15th August 2002, 08:42 PM

As always I chime in, seconding the recommendation of
The Art of Electronics. It is, by the way, a good read for
all levels of expertise.

paulb · 15th August 2002, 08:54 PM

I should have added, if it is something specific to amplifiers that you are looking for, there are several at www.audioXpress.com.
Nelson, when is your book coming out? I'll buy one.

Nelson Pass · 15th August 2002, 09:49 PM

AudioXpress is planning on compiling the Zen Variations
when they are complete. In a couple of years. Meanwhile
I do not plan a book on amplifier design. I want to write
about sex, like Mark Levinson.

HarryHaller · 15th August 2002, 10:05 PM

Good one Mr. Pass! I wonder if one of our moderators will put you in the sin bin for that one........ And all this time I was under the mistaken notion that high design was better than sex. At least, that's what the late Dr. Gizmo said!

roddyama · 15th August 2002, 10:11 PM

Mr. Pass,

You can write all the books you want and you should be safe from the Sin-Bin. Just don't tell us where we can buy the book, than you'll be in trouble.

Let my people go!
Rodd Yamas***a

grataku · 15th August 2002, 10:42 PM

Mr Pass,
do you mind clarifying the joke for me? I went down to Levinson's joint in NYC yesterday and I noticed an inordinate amount of hotties walking on madison avenue could -that- be the source of his inspiration?
I guess is new goal in life is a lot like bill gates: stuff every condo on park avenue with one of his 10 to 50k systems. He seems to be pretty successful at it, too.

jleaman · 15th August 2002, 10:42 PM

what is to write about sex it is in out and wam bam thankyou mam

wow that will take up about 1 page

LOl J.k

Some one should put all the pass labs info in toa book and sell it

illpost a pif of my shelf i have tons of binders

aleph amps
aleph preamps
schematics amps
speakers info
speaker designs
parts list from companys
parts info
x-overs
power supplies
Heat sinks ( thanks to coloumb)
And lots more..

and all protected with page protectors..

Jason

sianturi · 16th August 2002, 04:21 AM

Ralph,

Building SS amp book:
High-Power Audio Amplifier Construction Manual (Randy Slone),
ISBN: 0071341196
See this on that book:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...473046-6855312

Basic Circuit Analysis:
Electric Circuit Analysis (David E. Johnson),
ISBN: 0471375128

Analog Circuit:
Microelectronic Circuits (Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith)
ISBN: 0195116631
See this on that book:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...473046-6855312

Randy Slone's book is very good for DIYers, but the content of the book is mostly (all) 3 stage gain amp, and based heavily on the employment of negative feedback. But it's a good start.

Regards,

14th August 2002, 05:50 PM	#1
rwagter diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Netherlands	Book on ampbuilding (aleph) for background I just build a headphone amp as a start for building active audiocomponents. Before I proceed to the next step, one of the aleph series (2 or 4), I'd like to have a little bit of background info. Since my knowlegde on electronics stucks at the level of knowing how a resistor works but not how it works in relation to other components I'm a absolute beginner. What book on solid state ampbuilding you would recommend??? If this questions has already been beaten to death I'm sorry and direct me to the right topic Ralph

15th August 2002, 10:05 PM	#6
HarryHaller Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dallas,Texas	like Mark Levinson Good one Mr. Pass! I wonder if one of our moderators will put you in the sin bin for that one........ And all this time I was under the mistaken notion that high design was better than sex. At least, that's what the late Dr. Gizmo said!

16th August 2002, 04:21 AM	#10
sianturi diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: France	Ralph, Building SS amp book: High-Power Audio Amplifier Construction Manual (Randy Slone), ISBN: 0071341196 See this on that book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...473046-6855312 Basic Circuit Analysis: Electric Circuit Analysis (David E. Johnson), ISBN: 0471375128 Analog Circuit: Microelectronic Circuits (Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith) ISBN: 0195116631 See this on that book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...473046-6855312 Randy Slone's book is very good for DIYers, but the content of the book is mostly (all) 3 stage gain amp, and based heavily on the employment of negative feedback. But it's a good start. Regards, __________________ The Great Saiyaman Siapa bertelinga hendaklah ia mendengar... (Mat 13:9)

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15th August 2002, 08:42 PM	#3
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	As always I chime in, seconding the recommendation of The Art of Electronics. It is, by the way, a good read for all levels of expertise.

15th August 2002, 08:54 PM	#4
paulb diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary	I should have added, if it is something specific to amplifiers that you are looking for, there are several at www.audioXpress.com. Nelson, when is your book coming out? I'll buy one.

15th August 2002, 09:49 PM	#5
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	AudioXpress is planning on compiling the Zen Variations when they are complete. In a couple of years. Meanwhile I do not plan a book on amplifier design. I want to write about sex, like Mark Levinson.

15th August 2002, 10:11 PM	#7
roddyama diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan	Mr. Pass, You can write all the books you want and you should be safe from the Sin-Bin. Just don't tell us where we can buy the book, than you'll be in trouble. Let my people go! Rodd Yamas***a

15th August 2002, 10:42 PM	#8
grataku diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: -	Mr Pass, do you mind clarifying the joke for me? I went down to Levinson's joint in NYC yesterday and I noticed an inordinate amount of hotties walking on madison avenue could -that- be the source of his inspiration? I guess is new goal in life is a lot like bill gates: stuff every condo on park avenue with one of his 10 to 50k systems. He seems to be pretty successful at it, too.

15th August 2002, 10:42 PM	#9
jleaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2002	what is to write about sex it is in out and wam bam thankyou mam wow that will take up about 1 page LOl J.k Some one should put all the pass labs info in toa book and sell it illpost a pif of my shelf i have tons of binders aleph amps aleph preamps schematics amps speakers info speaker designs parts list from companys parts info x-overs power supplies Heat sinks ( thanks to coloumb) And lots more.. and all protected with page protectors.. Jason

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