If you can make do with 700mA of current, you could go for the TL783... http://focus.ti.com/docs/prod/folders/print/tl783.html
That amount of voltage drop and current in a regulator will likely dwarf the chip amp in complexity and heatsinking. Best use a different transformer, or look for a more suitable amp project. AAK's symasym version would work on those rails, and likely sound better than a chip amp anyway.
Also, as eeka chu says above = take a look at page 10: http://focus.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tl783.pdf
High current and higher voltage (to 125 VDC), adjustable = no worry mate
High current and higher voltage (to 125 VDC), adjustable = no worry mate
Adjustable Regulator
Consider using the LM317/LM337 regulators. They are available in both positive and negative polarities and are designed for floating applications. In other words, they can regulate any input voltage as long as the input to output voltage difference is less than aprox 35V. The output voltage is set by a ratio of two external resistors. I have used these devices in many applications, and they are reliable and easy to design with.
For a 5A supply, you will need to use an external pass transistor, but National Semi has an example shown in their application notes (look under LM317 or LM337 on their website).
Hope this helps.
JCM
Consider using the LM317/LM337 regulators. They are available in both positive and negative polarities and are designed for floating applications. In other words, they can regulate any input voltage as long as the input to output voltage difference is less than aprox 35V. The output voltage is set by a ratio of two external resistors. I have used these devices in many applications, and they are reliable and easy to design with.
For a 5A supply, you will need to use an external pass transistor, but National Semi has an example shown in their application notes (look under LM317 or LM337 on their website).
Hope this helps.
JCM
Hi
I have used lm devices with pass transistor as analogue guy says and I found it worked just fine. I used it for a JLH amplifier.
Recently I prefer to simply use the pass transistor/mosfet with zeners to set the voltage without using the lm devices as I find this approach sounds the best. You can use either pass transistors or mosfets; either will work just fine. If you are not familiar with this concept there is a 4 page explanation of how to design and build a power supply using pass mosfets or transistors by Nelson Pass in the The Zen Variations part three "Active supply Regulation" at Passdiy. A superb article by Nelson as always and well worth a read if you have not done this before.
I also add capacitors between the positive and negative rails and audio ground just before the amplifier modules. I do not know the details of your amplifiers but I usually use 1000uf capacitors in thsse locations. I also use high quality 105 degree capacitors.
Don
I have used lm devices with pass transistor as analogue guy says and I found it worked just fine. I used it for a JLH amplifier.
Recently I prefer to simply use the pass transistor/mosfet with zeners to set the voltage without using the lm devices as I find this approach sounds the best. You can use either pass transistors or mosfets; either will work just fine. If you are not familiar with this concept there is a 4 page explanation of how to design and build a power supply using pass mosfets or transistors by Nelson Pass in the The Zen Variations part three "Active supply Regulation" at Passdiy. A superb article by Nelson as always and well worth a read if you have not done this before.
I also add capacitors between the positive and negative rails and audio ground just before the amplifier modules. I do not know the details of your amplifiers but I usually use 1000uf capacitors in thsse locations. I also use high quality 105 degree capacitors.
Don
I used LM317 and some 2N3055's to make a pass supply(with lots of help from friendly members).
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1046703#post1046703
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1046703#post1046703
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