Simplest and best amp research

[lukio]

Hi..

I'm looking for the best, simplest amp available, but it still high efficient. I've searched several interest thread :
1. Aura AMp
2. DOZ (with many variation)
3. NAD 3020
4. Current dumper amp
5. SKA
6. Gainclone
7. etc

May be someone have some recommendation or a new information for this amp?

thanks in advence


Lukio

[Gordy]

A good place to start might be with a Gainclone such as:
http://sound.westhost.com/project115.htm

There is a lot of good information on that site:
http://sound.westhost.com/index2.html

However if you really want high-efficiency then visit the Class D section of this forum:

diyAudio Forums > Top > Amplifiers > Class D

[myhrrhleine]

best, simplest
kinda contradictory.
Which do you really want?

[tschrama]

NAD3020 is a save bet..

[00940]

What do you define as "simple" ? Simple in its working or simple to build ? How familliar are you drilling holes into heatsinks and etching pcbs ? What about reading complex schematics ?

Btw, I cannot see the DOZ as "highly efficient", even trying hard.

The symasym is also worth considering. Pcb layouts are available, lots of support, quite easy to case. Oh and it sounds damn good for a ss class AB amp. Did I mention I built one as my first power amp ?