A guide to building the Pass F4 amplifier

Hi.
I just have finished my build and run in to troubles while setting bias.

The highest value of bias that I can set is around 120mv (after an hour of warming the thing up).
I used the resistor values as in the first page in this thread: R8=22.1K, R9=10k and P1=5k. I believe that R8 or R9 should be changed. am I right? what values should I use?

And the other problem is that one of the voltages across the 0.47ohm resistors is way off.

In first channel the voltages on resistors connected to P transistors are: 127mV, 116mV and 135 mV and on N transistors 128mV, 128mV and 123mV,

On second channel the voltages on resistors connected to P transistors are : 142mV, 142mV and 76mV (!!) and on N transistors: 118mV, 121 mV, 120mV.

Are the differences in voltage values on first channel acceptable?
The second channel is obviously not ok. Is it caused by a badly matched transistor?
I have bought the transistor set here on diyaudio store.

I am asking for your help in solving this.
 

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Hi.
I just have finished my build and run in to troubles while setting bias.

The highest value of bias that I can set is around 120mv (after an hour of warming the thing up).
I used the resistor values as in the first page in this thread: R8=22.1K, R9=10k and P1=5k. I believe that R8 or R9 should be changed. am I right? what values should I use?

And the other problem is that one of the voltages across the 0.47ohm resistors is way off.

In first channel the voltages on resistors connected to P transistors are: 127mV, 116mV and 135 mV and on N transistors 128mV, 128mV and 123mV,

On second channel the voltages on resistors connected to P transistors are : 142mV, 142mV and 76mV (!!) and on N transistors: 118mV, 121 mV, 120mV.

Are the differences in voltage values on first channel acceptable?
The second channel is obviously not ok. Is it caused by a badly matched transistor?
I have bought the transistor set here on diyaudio store.

I am asking for your help in solving this.


first channel P mosfets are nicely matched

second channel P mosfets are badly matched, you need properly matched ones
 
Thank you!
And here are some pictures...
 

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Hi all,
For those who bought the 4U chassis from DIY Audio store, can you please let me know how you mount the feet? I also bought the anti-vibration feet option for the chassis.

Here are some pics. I wonder if I am doing something wrong. Instructions included with the shipment is for a 5U chassis. Thanks!


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I made extra holes in the black bottom cover.

Btw. The design is not well thought out. If you are using a montage plate, disassembly the side heat sinks, for example to replace elements, is a nightmare. you have to take everything down to zero....

I see. Thank you! Wonder why the anti-vibration feet is part of the option for the chassis kit but you need to drill holes to install them?
 
Maybe they can be installed differently. But I thought that it would be the best option.
I think that you are right. Please see pics below.

Optional anti-vibration feet
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We know that the base plate is attached to the pillar with M3 screws. The anti-vibration feet option comes with I think M5 male bolt protruding about say 5mm. That alone shows mis-match.

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I believe that in order to install the feet without drilling a hole, the M5 bolt needs to be pulled out from the rubber feet center and replaced by a longer M3 bolt, secured to the rubber feet, that will pass through the isolator, cap, base plate, then screws in to the pillar. That's all I can think of.