DIY Amp recommendation?

6sigma · 10th July 2010, 05:52 PM

I'd like to build a DIY amp of some type to add to what I already have:

* Advent 300 receiver (preamp)
* Original Advent speakers
* PC + FLAC files + DAC

Of the many passdiy, first watt or other kits, does anyone here have a recommendation?

Thanks.

jaycee · 10th July 2010, 06:56 PM

What level of expertise do you have?

6sigma · 10th July 2010, 07:07 PM

Degree in EE. I've built kits before. Been toying with audio since the early 70's. Pretty sure I remember which end of the soldering iron to plug in. :-)

smartx21 · 10th July 2010, 08:41 PM

YGLT: Dx Blame ST - Builder's thread - post pictures, reviews and comments here please.
Although it appears as ES version, in fact, it is ST version, which stands for "STable".
Enjoy it!
Max.

jaycee · 11th July 2010, 05:03 PM

Destroyer X's range of amps are good. So is MikeB's SymAsym. I'm not sure if the SymAsym has PCB's available for sale, but the layouts are free if you are able to handle transfer and etching.

These amps are in the 30-50W range which are usually quite enough for domestic listening, however it does depend on the efficiency of the speakers.

DreadPirate · 11th July 2010, 09:51 PM

A Gainclone type amp is a pretty good way to start in diy amp builds.

nigelwright7557 · 11th July 2010, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6sigma

I'd like to build a DIY amp of some type to add to what I already have:

* Advent 300 receiver (preamp)
* Original Advent speakers
* PC + FLAC files + DAC

Of the many passdiy, first watt or other kits, does anyone here have a recommendation?

Thanks.

Be careful with circuit diagrams out there, it is a minefield, some are just terribly wrong.

ANADIGIT · 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6sigma

I'd like to build a DIY amp of some type to add to what I already have:

* Advent 300 receiver (preamp)
* Original Advent speakers
* PC + FLAC files + DAC

Of the many passdiy, first watt or other kits, does anyone here have a recommendation?

Thanks.

Hi,
Your function seem like my current design.
Windows+FLAC+D/A, I also find some amplifier to match them together for hidef audio player+integrated amplifier suit (already have digital volume control)

Thanks
Anadigit

lordearl · 12th July 2010, 02:52 AM

Hi 6Sigma,

Not sure what type of amp you are building, but there's an excellent site dedicated to DIY gear with pre, power and headphone amps here:

SKA sponsored Audio Forum - Products

I've built a few of the SKA modules - the good thing is you can get them as a PCB, kit or fully built.

Happy building mate.

Cheers,
Lordearl

10th July 2010, 05:52 PM	#1
6sigma diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The South	DIY Amp recommendation? I'd like to build a DIY amp of some type to add to what I already have: * Advent 300 receiver (preamp) * Original Advent speakers * PC + FLAC files + DAC Of the many passdiy, first watt or other kits, does anyone here have a recommendation? Thanks.

10th July 2010, 08:41 PM	#4
smartx21 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santiago, RS/ Brasil	YGLT: Dx Blame ST - Builder's thread - post pictures, reviews and comments here please. Although it appears as ES version, in fact, it is ST version, which stands for "STable". Enjoy it! Max. __________________ We should not dwell on what we do not have, but, instead, be grateful for what we do have!

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10th July 2010, 06:56 PM	#2
jaycee diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, UK	What level of expertise do you have?

10th July 2010, 07:07 PM	#3
6sigma diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The South	Degree in EE. I've built kits before. Been toying with audio since the early 70's. Pretty sure I remember which end of the soldering iron to plug in. :-)

11th July 2010, 05:03 PM	#5
jaycee diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, UK	Destroyer X's range of amps are good. So is MikeB's SymAsym. I'm not sure if the SymAsym has PCB's available for sale, but the layouts are free if you are able to handle transfer and etching. These amps are in the 30-50W range which are usually quite enough for domestic listening, however it does depend on the efficiency of the speakers.

11th July 2010, 09:51 PM	#6
DreadPirate diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Virginia, USA	A Gainclone type amp is a pretty good way to start in diy amp builds.

12th July 2010, 02:52 AM	#9
lordearl diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Hi 6Sigma, Not sure what type of amp you are building, but there's an excellent site dedicated to DIY gear with pre, power and headphone amps here: SKA sponsored Audio Forum - Products I've built a few of the SKA modules - the good thing is you can get them as a PCB, kit or fully built. Happy building mate. Cheers, Lordearl

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