Congratulation.
Any difference with your linear psu version ?
Too early to tell, ELCOs need some 50-100 h to settle down, so hard work upfront me hehe 😎
During this week we will make a comparative test...buzzing vs switching power supplies 😀
Yes, SMPS is dead quiet. VSSA on +/- 45 V definately at its max. BC550C/560C are on the Vce edge but no problem, did hard clipp tests yesterday, I mean DC at input to clipp it totally on one side and vice versa, no sign of any troubles. 😎
Sine clipp was at 86 Vpp, clear as nife cut like.

I've ordered SMPS500R (+- 45v) from conexxelectronic: Connexelectronic
I'm planning to use VSSA in 8 Ohms initially. I hope it can handle both channels 🙂
I'm planning to use VSSA in 8 Ohms initially. I hope it can handle both channels 🙂
Yes, SMPS is dead quiet. VSSA on +/- 45 V definately at its max. BC550C/560C are on the Vce edge but no problem, did hard clipp tests yesterday, I mean DC at input to clipp it totally on one side and vice versa, no sign of any troubles. 😎
Sine clipp was at 86 Vpp, clear as nife cut like.![]()
What if we use 2N5401/2N5551 instead of BCs?
I suppose it will be faster with smps switching frequency, PSU side 🙂Too early to tell, ELCOs need some 50-100 h to settle down, so hard work upfront me hehe 😎
I'm VERY interested to read your future comments.
What if we use 2N5401/2N5551 instead of BCs?
Sacrifying the quality? Different pinout too. Is +/-45 V not enough for home use with normal speakers?
To be better performer than any other amp, in home environment of course. 😀
Well, now it is time for those people that have build your amp to compare it agains some of good desing amps. This sounds very exciting😉
Did you try it with a non-regulated power supply?
can it drive 2 ohms speakers with no problems?
What is the signal to noise?
What is the input impedance?
sorry for many questions , but this amp looks like it is a very good amp and so far I like what I see from it😀
I've ordered SMPS500R (+- 45v) from conexxelectronic: Connexelectronic
I'm planning to use VSSA in 8 Ohms initially. I hope it can handle both channels 🙂
Calculate max output currents from both VSSA channels, since SMPS500R can give 7 Amax only and that's barely acceptable for proper full power stereo operation. Better to use one SMPS500R per channel. 😉
What is the PSRR of VSSA 1.7?
VSSA's PSRR is the ratio between 1 Vrms (rail's AC) and 10 uVrms suppresed AC at the output, so 100 dB AC suppresion. 😉
Hi lanchileWell, now it is time for those people that have build your amp to compare it agains some of good desing amps. This sounds very exciting😉
Did you try it with a non-regulated power supply?
can it drive 2 ohms speakers with no problems?
What is the signal to noise?
What is the input impedance?
sorry for many questions , but this amp looks like it is a very good amp and so far I like what I see from it😀
QA:
Yes. Look few posts back.
Yes, as long as output RMS current doesn't exceed 8 A. Output is short circuit stable (when no signal is present). Output impedance is less than 10 mOhms at 20 kHz, measured at PCB's output pin.
S/N: better than -100 dB
10 kOhm
It's even better than it looks. 🙂
Wow. all looks very good Lazy cat. Now is time to put this beast to the test!
I have some candidates:
a) 2sk1058 2sk2221 irfp9240 mosfet amplifier schematic
b) HPA-nxV200 180 watt MOSFET Audio Amplifier Module
c) Greg's Web Site
d) http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/121228-f5-power-amplifier.html
I am rooting for the M400!😉
I have some candidates:
a) 2sk1058 2sk2221 irfp9240 mosfet amplifier schematic
b) HPA-nxV200 180 watt MOSFET Audio Amplifier Module
c) Greg's Web Site
d) http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/121228-f5-power-amplifier.html
I am rooting for the M400!😉
I presume -120dB when driven with low Z.S/N: better than -100 dB
Schematic for post 798
Which schematic was used for the amp shown in post # 798 ?
This place is littered with schematics with small variations of the SSA.
Gets quite confusing regarding who is trying what ! 😕
Which schematic was used for the amp shown in post # 798 ?
This place is littered with schematics with small variations of the SSA.
Gets quite confusing regarding who is trying what ! 😕
VSSA's PSRR is the ratio between 1 Vrms (rail's AC) and 10 uVrms suppresed AC at the output, so 100 dB AC suppresion. 😉
😱

VSSA test measurements with square waves. Input low-pass filter set to 970 kHz (-3 dB), output RC filter installed.
1. Plot - 50 kHz, 8 Ohm load
2. Plot - 100 kHz, 8 Ohm load
3. Plot - 200 kHz, 8 Ohm load
4. plot - 50 kHz, 1 Ohm load
1. Plot - 50 kHz, 8 Ohm load
2. Plot - 100 kHz, 8 Ohm load
3. Plot - 200 kHz, 8 Ohm load
4. plot - 50 kHz, 1 Ohm load
Attachments
VSSA schematics from my signature bellow. 😉Which schematic was used for the amp shown in post # 798 ?
This place is littered with schematics with small variations of the SSA.
Gets quite confusing regarding who is trying what ! 😕
Wow. all looks very good Lazy cat. Now is time to put this beast to the test!
I have some candidates:
a) 2sk1058 2sk2221 irfp9240 mosfet amplifier schematic
b) HPA-nxV200 180 watt MOSFET Audio Amplifier Module
c) Greg's Web Site
d) http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/121228-f5-power-amplifier.html
I am rooting for the M400!😉
VSSA would be a clear winner sound-wise, no doubt about it.

VSSA test measurements with square waves. Input low-pass filter set to 970 kHz (-3 dB), output RC filter installed.
1. Plot - 50 kHz, 8 Ohm load
2. Plot - 100 kHz, 8 Ohm load
3. Plot - 200 kHz, 8 Ohm load
4. plot - 50 kHz, 1 Ohm load
probably great
how about capacitive load ?
L.C. May-be you did not had noticed yet, but I've mentioned several times that your link in signature does not work.VSSA schematics from my signature bellow. 😉
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