Hey ho fellow inmates!
I'm a speaker builder looking to assemble (I won't dignify it with the word build) my first amplifier.
I have a nice Dynaco style case and I've experimented by implementing a prototype using a Sure chip amp and old computer PS I had lying around:
For final production I'd like to upgrade the PS and amp module with the following in mind:
- the app will be left on 24/7 so I'm looking for class D efficiency (important)
- I'll need around 100 w/ch to drive my speakers
- the components need to comfortably fit in the case
- the final product should deliver a very high quality signal (audiophile, but not "snake oil" audiophile)
The amp module choices seem limited to unknown Chinese modules and pricier Danish and Euro units. (I'm leaning towards the latter) but with my limited knowledge in this area I'm finding it difficult to zero in on an outstanding and newb-proof PS/Amp combo.
For example - I was looking at this post and it seemed pretty straightforward. Archimago's Musings: An Inexpensive Hi-Fi Class-D Stereo Amp for the 2020's: Hypex nCore NC252MP (DIY Assembly)
Are there any other alternatives I should be looking at?
Thanks!
I'm a speaker builder looking to assemble (I won't dignify it with the word build) my first amplifier.
I have a nice Dynaco style case and I've experimented by implementing a prototype using a Sure chip amp and old computer PS I had lying around:
For final production I'd like to upgrade the PS and amp module with the following in mind:
- the app will be left on 24/7 so I'm looking for class D efficiency (important)
- I'll need around 100 w/ch to drive my speakers
- the components need to comfortably fit in the case
- the final product should deliver a very high quality signal (audiophile, but not "snake oil" audiophile)
The amp module choices seem limited to unknown Chinese modules and pricier Danish and Euro units. (I'm leaning towards the latter) but with my limited knowledge in this area I'm finding it difficult to zero in on an outstanding and newb-proof PS/Amp combo.
For example - I was looking at this post and it seemed pretty straightforward. Archimago's Musings: An Inexpensive Hi-Fi Class-D Stereo Amp for the 2020's: Hypex nCore NC252MP (DIY Assembly)
Are there any other alternatives I should be looking at?
Thanks!
You may want to checkout Class T.
Class-T amplifier - Wikipedia
Tripath Class-T Amplifier Guide – Profusion
AUDIOPHONICS TRIPATH TA2022 Mini-Kit DIY + Transformer - Audiophonics
Class-T amplifier - Wikipedia
Tripath Class-T Amplifier Guide – Profusion
AUDIOPHONICS TRIPATH TA2022 Mini-Kit DIY + Transformer - Audiophonics
Hypex make some very very good modules (sound quality and well built).
For something you want to run 24/7 you really should invest in something good from the start instead of unknown stuff. For 24/7 operation an old computer PSU likely isn't a good starting point, again Hypex make PSUs.
For something you want to run 24/7 you really should invest in something good from the start instead of unknown stuff. For 24/7 operation an old computer PSU likely isn't a good starting point, again Hypex make PSUs.
Thanks. I hadn't considered Tripath but I'm pretty familiar with Hypex. The problem with Hypex is that most of their stuff is OEM only and unless I'm mistaken pretty hard to find for the DIY market.
I'm definitely ditching the computer PS - it was just used for a simple prototype.
I'm definitely ditching the computer PS - it was just used for a simple prototype.