SKA SKpre? Comments Advice/Impressions

LukeDuke · 4th February 2008, 06:57 AM

Hey all, being my third post ever in this forum, I'm a little nervous.. but...

Recently as my passion for audio electronics has grown, the idea of building my own preamp/amplifier system has been an ever growing fascination of mine. After hours of searching and reading in forums, books and sites ect. I have limited my possible candidates to:

Amplifiers:
A basic dual mono Chipamp from Chipamp.com
A Class T amp kit from 41hz.com
or a SKA 150watt/RMS configured in class A operation

Preamplifiers:
Twisted Pear Audio Kookaburra preamp (out of stock at the moment)
SKA SKpreamplifier
or possibly a Foreplay III preamp (a little steep cost wise)

Considering these amps cover the whole range of classes and whatnot, i wasn't sure what forum area to post in, but hopefully this post will be well received.

Well... basically cost is definitely an issue considering I'm a poor college student...
So I am looking for a high value versatile setup that will sound good with various DIY loudspeakers i may build. My current project is a back loaded folded horn full range set up will a fostex 8" and maybe a ribbon tweeter. I am not sure yet. but anyways... I just thought i'd post to see if anyone has any advice/comments/experience with the above kits regarding sound, compatibility between preamp and amp, ease of assembly, value ect.. Thanks to everyone who responds.
Thanks and cheers, Luke

rabbitz · 4th February 2008, 09:50 AM

If you are looking for good value with great sound, a good starter is the LM3875 from Peter Daniel.

http://www.audiosector.com/lm3875.shtml

You can get away with a passive pre as long as the pot is in the amp case or very close so saves the cost of an active pre. Peter also sells premium versions and look around as there are heaps of examples from happy builders as well as the Patek is based on this design (see 6moons).

I'm not discouraging you from the others but this is a great way to get into the hobby at reasonable costs so there are funds for speakers.

KLe · 8th February 2008, 09:14 PM

Hi LukeDuke
The SKPre is an excellent preamp, especially if combined with the SKOptiVol. It is definitely "good value with great sound" as is the SKA amp (GB150D).

Have a look here http://www.ska-audio.com/diy/ and
http://www.ska-audio.com/Forum/YaBB.pl

4th February 2008, 06:57 AM	#1
LukeDuke diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008	SKA SKpre? Comments Advice/Impressions Hey all, being my third post ever in this forum, I'm a little nervous.. but... Recently as my passion for audio electronics has grown, the idea of building my own preamp/amplifier system has been an ever growing fascination of mine. After hours of searching and reading in forums, books and sites ect. I have limited my possible candidates to: Amplifiers: A basic dual mono Chipamp from Chipamp.com A Class T amp kit from 41hz.com or a SKA 150watt/RMS configured in class A operation Preamplifiers: Twisted Pear Audio Kookaburra preamp (out of stock at the moment) SKA SKpreamplifier or possibly a Foreplay III preamp (a little steep cost wise) Considering these amps cover the whole range of classes and whatnot, i wasn't sure what forum area to post in, but hopefully this post will be well received. Well... basically cost is definitely an issue considering I'm a poor college student... So I am looking for a high value versatile setup that will sound good with various DIY loudspeakers i may build. My current project is a back loaded folded horn full range set up will a fostex 8" and maybe a ribbon tweeter. I am not sure yet. but anyways... I just thought i'd post to see if anyone has any advice/comments/experience with the above kits regarding sound, compatibility between preamp and amp, ease of assembly, value ect.. Thanks to everyone who responds. Thanks and cheers, Luke

8th February 2008, 09:14 PM	#3
KLe diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane	Hi LukeDuke The SKPre is an excellent preamp, especially if combined with the SKOptiVol. It is definitely "good value with great sound" as is the SKA amp (GB150D). Have a look here http://www.ska-audio.com/diy/ and http://www.ska-audio.com/Forum/YaBB.pl __________________ KL.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Seek for your comments/advice to newbie on Tube world	afriend	Tubes / Valves	6	30th August 2006 06:00 PM
Poster in Musical Instrument forum needs bridging advice on BrianGT 4780 advice	moving_electron	Chip Amps	0	16th February 2005 12:37 AM
First Impressions	Jhovis	Multi-Way	4	19th January 2004 03:45 AM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

4th February 2008, 09:50 AM	#2
rabbitz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle, Australia	If you are looking for good value with great sound, a good starter is the LM3875 from Peter Daniel. http://www.audiosector.com/lm3875.shtml You can get away with a passive pre as long as the pot is in the amp case or very close so saves the cost of an active pre. Peter also sells premium versions and look around as there are heaps of examples from happy builders as well as the Patek is based on this design (see 6moons). I'm not discouraging you from the others but this is a great way to get into the hobby at reasonable costs so there are funds for speakers.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)