rabbitz:
Peter Daniels' premium version of the LM3875 Gainclone. Dual mono power supply, DACT attenuator, Greyhill switch, IAG chassis. Pretty all around.
Regards,
Scott
Peter Daniels' premium version of the LM3875 Gainclone. Dual mono power supply, DACT attenuator, Greyhill switch, IAG chassis. Pretty all around.
Regards,
Scott
I have 2 amp recommendations; shaan's PeeCeeBee v4H PeeCeeBee V4H GB and apexaudio AX14 https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/sol...mate-fidelity-amplifier-1147.html#post5846902. Both of these amps are excellent and should meet your criteria.
As you already have all the other suitable parts (PSU, case, etc), the most viable option, to me, is the Neurochrome 3886 amp by tomchr. The specs put it clearly ahead of your current setup and you reuse all the rest.
My perspective is that the LM3875 amp sounds good for what it is, but compared with the amps I've built for myself it unquestionably falls short. My parents are devoted music lovers and when they visit me they are enthralled by the quality of the sound my stereos produce. I'm better at this hobby than I was when their amp was built, and if I can raise the bar, why not?
If your parents like it that much, why don't you build a second copy of whatever you built for yourself?
I have 2 amp recommendations; shaan's PeeCeeBee v4H PeeCeeBee V4H GB and apexaudio AX14 https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/sol...mate-fidelity-amplifier-1147.html#post5846902. Both of these amps are excellent and should meet your criteria.
Dirttracker73:
Thanks -- I'll look at both of them.
Tromperie:
Good idea, though I sort of want to build something from scratch again.
If your parents like it that much, why don't you build a second copy of whatever you built for yourself?
MarcelvdG:
Funny you should suggest that -- in fact, I built four identical Gainclones. One is the core of my kitchen system, two went to a friend (who gave one to his parents) and the fourth went to my parents. I am considering upgrading my kitchen system as well, but I may go in a different direction.
All:
Thank you for the input. I'll report back on the direction taken in due course.
Regards,
Scott
Howdy,
there is 2 excellently sounding solid state designs from G.Randy Slone that I have built. First one is figure 6.10 "Micro Mite" capable of outputing 12W/8R, powered by a 24V/2A center tapped transformer. Second one is "Basic EF"(Pro 60), a 60W/8R design from figure 6.2, both found in "The Audiophile's Project Sourcebook".
Post your Solid State pics here.
there is 2 excellently sounding solid state designs from G.Randy Slone that I have built. First one is figure 6.10 "Micro Mite" capable of outputing 12W/8R, powered by a 24V/2A center tapped transformer. Second one is "Basic EF"(Pro 60), a 60W/8R design from figure 6.2, both found in "The Audiophile's Project Sourcebook".
Post your Solid State pics here.