arcam advice

[Smokeyone]

Hello
I am in progress in building a jordan jx923 into a 48" high
TRIANGULAR CROSS-SECTION enclosure.

I am tempted to purchase an arcam amp off ebay, maybe the A80 !
I already have a pioneer precision cd player. Has anyone any opions on this setup. Could I do better than the Arcam but will be holding onto the pioneer.
Thanks for any advice

 

[AndrewT]

Hi,
if the A80 relatively cheap then go ahead and bid for it.

Then you will have a reference to compare to when you start building your own amplifiers.

 

[Smokeyone]

Thanks for the reply.
I take it you would build your own!
Can you suggest a project amp........
Should have inputs for turntable, cassette deck & cd player........

Cheers

 

[AndrewT]

I would have started with just a power amp.
Have a look at the ESP projects and articles for inspiration.

 

[Smokeyone]

Thanks for the advice.
Would appreciate a link for inspiration.

Cheers

 

[Leolabs]

Or you can try the "Gainclone" at the chip amp section.Cheap and easy to build.

 

[Smokeyone]

Thanks for the the tip about the Gainclone.
Also had a look on the web - is this link also
a help !

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/nuukspot/decdun/gainclone.html

Thanks