Help deciding on my first amp build please.

m0cea · 22nd August 2010, 09:34 AM

Hi, been looking at various diy amp builds and totaly confused at what to attempt for my first build and was hoping one of you experienced builders can recommend a nice starter project. I'm not a total novice with a soldering iron but never attampted anything this size before.
I'm lookng to build a power amp to fit into my AV setup but will be a good 2 channel as well.

Many Thanks.

AndrewT · 22nd August 2010, 10:33 AM

go to Elliot Sound Products (ESP).
lots of build projects, many with PCB to suit.
Lots of background info that needs full attention.
Some Safety that must be read.

Also worth going to Decibel Dungeon.

wakibaki · 22nd August 2010, 12:30 PM

Once you've read the stuff Andrew has recommended, you could also have a look at 41Hz Audio:Sounds Good to Me! for some complete kits.

w

Ed LaFontaine · 22nd August 2010, 01:06 PM

SymAsym - The Sequel, AAK's PCB GB

~100 W/channel

AAK continues to refine the boards for the SymAsym. This is a current group buy for boards, version 1.4.
A builder's guide already exists.
Matched components may still be available from AAK along with the boards.

I built version 1.3 and got it to bias and operate on the first try...a testimony to the good support in the thread and my willingness to read twice...or more...and follow direction...

I'm going to build another. Come join the fun.

m0cea · 22nd August 2010, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the replies I'll have a look at all of these.

There are so many kits out there is hard to know where to start.

22nd August 2010, 09:34 AM	#1
m0cea diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire	Help deciding on my first amp build please. Hi, been looking at various diy amp builds and totaly confused at what to attempt for my first build and was hoping one of you experienced builders can recommend a nice starter project. I'm not a total novice with a soldering iron but never attampted anything this size before. I'm lookng to build a power amp to fit into my AV setup but will be a good 2 channel as well. Many Thanks. __________________ TTFN

22nd August 2010, 10:33 AM	#2
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	go to Elliot Sound Products (ESP). lots of build projects, many with PCB to suit. Lots of background info that needs full attention. Some Safety that must be read. Also worth going to Decibel Dungeon. __________________ regards Andrew T.

22nd August 2010, 01:06 PM	#4
Ed LaFontaine ...truth seeker... diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: where the Appalachians rise from the Blue Grass	SymAsym - The Sequel, AAK's PCB GB ~100 W/channel AAK continues to refine the boards for the SymAsym. This is a current group buy for boards, version 1.4. A builder's guide already exists. Matched components may still be available from AAK along with the boards. I built version 1.3 and got it to bias and operate on the first try...a testimony to the good support in the thread and my willingness to read twice...or more...and follow direction... I'm going to build another. Come join the fun. __________________ ...call me Ed...Special Ed... EnABL kit http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-meet/119852-enabl-kit.html DCB1 parts http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-...ml#post2361098

22nd August 2010, 11:19 PM	#5
m0cea diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire	Thanks for the replies I'll have a look at all of these. There are so many kits out there is hard to know where to start. __________________ TTFN

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wakibaki Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Blog Entries: 2	Once you've read the stuff Andrew has recommended, you could also have a look at 41Hz Audio:Sounds Good to Me! for some complete kits. w

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