I don't see anything wrong with that price.
Their build and pcb quality is way better than most volume run prosumer stuff.
Beside that, EVMs aren't made in a big volume run.
Hypex and Audiopower are from China as well.
Their build and pcb quality is way better than most volume run prosumer stuff.
Beside that, EVMs aren't made in a big volume run.
Hypex and Audiopower are from China as well.
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Are you sure?
All products are produced and assembled in Italy with high quality materials and manufacturing.
Regarding Hypex I thought they started production in Holland and then moved factories to Slovakia and China.
I also don't think the EVM boards are that expensive. But they do serve another purpose than Hypex and Audiopower. That's why the pricing policy is quite different - they simply do not need to sell EVM boards for a living. I bet I could sell cheaper if I ordered 10.000 (sorry - I don't have that kind og money)
All products are produced and assembled in Italy with high quality materials and manufacturing.
Regarding Hypex I thought they started production in Holland and then moved factories to Slovakia and China.
I also don't think the EVM boards are that expensive. But they do serve another purpose than Hypex and Audiopower. That's why the pricing policy is quite different - they simply do not need to sell EVM boards for a living. I bet I could sell cheaper if I ordered 10.000 (sorry - I don't have that kind og money)
Of course you could, no questions about.
Beside this, ever had their EVMs in hand and compared to prosumer stuff?
Beside this, ever had their EVMs in hand and compared to prosumer stuff?
I could also imagine certain parts for EVM, like outputfilter, being matched/selected, not +/- 15% for the inductors for example ?
No, I only have it inside my Panasonic SAXR55, an I guess that is still prosumer stuff?
No - That is another chip, it was just to mention my only experience with Texas chips in professionally made consumer gear, and to ask if that also was below the EVM standard.
I know the very first Panasonics was made with EVM modules from TI, but I don't think that is the case with SAXR50 and newer.
If I see a good offer for and EVM module, I will go for it, I promise.
I know the very first Panasonics was made with EVM modules from TI, but I don't think that is the case with SAXR50 and newer.
If I see a good offer for and EVM module, I will go for it, I promise.
Ah, i use a XR25, which is TI TAS50XX + TAS5182.
The EVM quality is definitely better than that. (build/component wise)
The EVM quality is definitely better than that. (build/component wise)
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TI EVM prices are not directly a function of cost. They seem to set a price that is high enough to discourage retail buyers and low enough for serious developers. EVMs for TPA3244, TPA3245, TPA3251 and TPA3255 are $249 each. EVMs for TPA3116, TPA3118 and TPA3130 are $149 each. EVMs for TAS5630 and TAS5624 are $399 each.
i think the high cost also reflects the extra work that go's into a evm after all this is not just a amp it is also a design tool to teach designer's/manufacturers about the different implementations of this chip granted the price is high however i would of thought the time and money saved in r and d are invaluable to any company who wish to be first to market
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TI has currently a promotion running on the TPA32xx EVMs. By using the coupon code "TPA32CES" at checkout on Ti.com you can get them for 50% off - bringing the price down to $125.
This applies to the EVMs for TPA3244, TPA3245, TPA3250, TPA3251 and TPA3255 and is valid until the end of March.
This applies to the EVMs for TPA3244, TPA3245, TPA3250, TPA3251 and TPA3255 and is valid until the end of March.
That's a great offer - so which of the TPa32xxd2evm to buy... 🙂 Do they have the same offer on their FDA TAS5xxx amps?
Performance between 1 and 10w is amazing. I wonder what they did - replace NE5532 with OPA1612 would be my first step. Probably a stumble? 🙂
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I know the 5532 works well with high impedances (low output current) so that means shot noise? I haven't got any experience with OPA1612 or how to optimise for it. Haven't even read the datasheet... 😀
MrMax - that's a low grade op amp right? Strange choice - maybe it's a subjective choice.
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