The versions are, for the most part, differentiated by power level. Lowest power at V1 and going up. The F5T PCB in the store can be used to produce all F5T versions.OK, I am a builder and can follow a schematic, no problem. I don't really understand the details of what is happening in the amp itself so.....I see there are 3 versions of the F5 turbo. which one should I build?
@djn
I did not read all your posts, but depending on the tube preamp and the speakers you have in the end you might be more interested (maybe) in something like the F4 or the Mofo...
Sorry I did not take the time to hyperlink to the threads, but they are on the first 2 or 3 pages of the pass forum anyway..
FWIIW,
Max
I did not read all your posts, but depending on the tube preamp and the speakers you have in the end you might be more interested (maybe) in something like the F4 or the Mofo...
Sorry I did not take the time to hyperlink to the threads, but they are on the first 2 or 3 pages of the pass forum anyway..
FWIIW,
Max
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Great reads Airborne. I'm at work so I could only skim them enough to know I want to build the V2.
That is a logical choice. It is about as much power as you can get without breaking it into monoblocks.
Great to see so many interested in building F5T.
My build took a long time researching the details. Gate resistor values. Input FET voltage dividers. Power supply transformer size. Power supply capacitor values and quantity. Power supply snubber values.
My costs were approximately $500 for DIY chassis and rear panel kit. $250 for power supply components and $250 for amplifier boards and components. About $1000 total.
Really happy with results. Replaced my class A Krell KSA 200S driving WattPuppy 5.1.
Plenty of volume without seeing any clipping when monitoring the output on a scope.
When setting bias use a scope instead of a volt meter on the output to see the direction of the output offset voltage. I did not use power supply PCB.
My build took a long time researching the details. Gate resistor values. Input FET voltage dividers. Power supply transformer size. Power supply capacitor values and quantity. Power supply snubber values.
My costs were approximately $500 for DIY chassis and rear panel kit. $250 for power supply components and $250 for amplifier boards and components. About $1000 total.
Really happy with results. Replaced my class A Krell KSA 200S driving WattPuppy 5.1.
Plenty of volume without seeing any clipping when monitoring the output on a scope.
When setting bias use a scope instead of a volt meter on the output to see the direction of the output offset voltage. I did not use power supply PCB.
you are sure that your heatsinks are up for the task?
something like this would be a bare minimum:
Dissipante 4U 400mm 10mm SILVER front panel - 3mm aluminium covers and rear panel
and this one even better:
Dissipante 5U 500mm 10mm SILVER front panel - 3mm aluminium covers and rear panel
something like this would be a bare minimum:
Dissipante 4U 400mm 10mm SILVER front panel - 3mm aluminium covers and rear panel
and this one even better:
Dissipante 5U 500mm 10mm SILVER front panel - 3mm aluminium covers and rear panel
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