in fact i have 56000uf on external power supply and 33000uf- O,1R -33000uf in the amp for each rail. and i have 36V on them. so even if i put the 1R in place of the 0,1R the 2 first caps will see 36V again..
Under load, i.e. when you draw 1.5A current per rail, the voltage will drop by 2V minimum (depending of the stiffness of your transformers and the capacity of the capacitors).
one mono block done !! next week the power supply build , stay tuned😀An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
When mounting Permaneder's PCB does anyone use a shoulder washer (C) or other type of insulator to prevent the mounting screw (A) from touching the heatsink?

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Dan 🙂
When mounting Permaneder's PCB does anyone use a shoulder washer (C) or other type of insulator to prevent the mounting screw (A) from touching the heatsink?
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Regards,
Dan 🙂
Better use small cut-to-length silicon hoses to prevent contact between the mounting screws and the L profiles.
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Could someone who build this amp with permaneder PCB describe his heatsink ?
A Hifi2000 4U heatsink (165mmx300mmx40mm ) is OK for 2 vfets and 2 mosfets ? (may be 5U ?)
A Hifi2000 4U heatsink (165mmx300mmx40mm ) is OK for 2 vfets and 2 mosfets ? (may be 5U ?)
Could someone who build this amp with permaneder PCB describe his heatsink ?
A Hifi2000 4U heatsink (165mmx300mmx40mm ) is OK for 2 vfets and 2 mosfets ? (may be 5U ?)
Too small.
SK 533, Standard extruded heatsinks, Heatsinks f.cool, Fischer Elektronik
Could someone who build this amp with permaneder PCB describe his heatsink ?
A Hifi2000 4U heatsink (165mmx300mmx40mm ) is OK for 2 vfets and 2 mosfets ? (may be 5U ?)
regarding HiFi2000 cases ......
4U , 400mm deep is exactly enough for 100W per side
5U , 400mm deep is comfortable for 100W per side
regarding HiFi2000 cases ......
4U , 400mm deep is exactly enough for 100W per side
5U , 400mm deep is comfortable for 100W per side
This is an important and practical thing I just learn today. 😉
regarding HiFi2000 cases ......
4U , 400mm deep is exactly enough for 100W per side
5U , 400mm deep is comfortable for 100W per side
I often use these (SK 479, Standard extruded heatsinks, Heatsinks f.cool, Fischer Elektronik), 400mm wide, 200mm high. At more than 100W dissipation they run pretty hot, when the ambient temperature climbs up to 30°C or more, however.
Better use small cut-to-length silicon hoses to prevent contact between the mounting screws and the L profiles.
Since I have to order some parts from Digikey I'll probably get some of these.
Nylon Spacers
Perfect fit and cost almost nothing. 😀
Regards,
Dan
Check the sizes, they are probably too big.
permaneder, what are those hoses diameters for transistor legs and mounting bolts?
permaneder, what are those hoses diameters for transistor legs and mounting bolts?
Since I have to order some parts from Digikey I'll probably get some of these.
Nylon Spacers
Perfect fit and cost almost nothing. 😀
Regards,
Dan
if you use those 3,2/4,7mm , you need to drill 5mm dia holes in L profile
I often use these (SK 479, Standard extruded heatsinks, Heatsinks f.cool, Fischer Elektronik), 400mm wide, 200mm high. At more than 100W dissipation they run pretty hot, when the ambient temperature climbs up to 30°C or more, however.
I made few Babelfish amps in 4U/400 and 5U/400 cases ......... what I said was experienced exactly during summer days , no air conditioning .....

Babelfish J2 , pair of them , for Denmark ……. (Blast from the Past) | Zen Mod Blog

if you use those 3,2/4,7mm , you need to drill 5mm dia holes in L profile
I'm pretty good at drilling, tapping, and using a vernier.
Regards,
Dan 🙂
What's everyone using for bridge rectifiers? I'd like to use the venerable MUR860's but I'm guessing they're to small?
Regards,
Dan 🙂
Regards,
Dan 🙂
Check the sizes, they are probably too big.
permaneder, what are those hoses diameters for transistor legs and mounting bolts?
The outer diameter of the hoses is a little more than 4mm, so I drill 4.2mm holes for the fixing bolts into the profiles. You will not need to insulate the legs (Gate and Source) of the VFETs, if you drill all holes accurately. The diameter of those holes is 3.5mm.
I made few Babelfish amps in 4U/400 and 5U/400 cases ......... what I said was experienced exactly during summer days , no air conditioning ..... 
I had a look at the HiFi 2000 cases. They do have better Rth than my Fischer SK 479 and seem to fit well, thus 🙂

I had a look at the HiFi 2000 cases. They do have better Rth than my Fischer SK 479 and seem to fit well, thus 🙂
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