help a newbie!

[fezz]

hi, i am looking for a simple, good sounding power amplifier to build, perferably i would like it to be class A and to produce about 20Watts of sound.

The main factors for the design is price and complexity. i want it simple and cheap - that is it - appart from the sound quality.

thanks

 

[Sparhawk]

Sounds like you're looking for a Zen.

There are several versions (Zen, Son of Zen, various Zen Variations).

http://www.passdiy.com

The cheapest and easiest (and most unique?) would be the Zen Lite. The best sounding... well, that's subjective, I would say it's probably the newest variation (Penultimate Zen V4).

 

[CryingDragon]

Try this

down after the tubes they have lots of schematics.
http://www.mif.pg.gda.pl/homepages/tom/schematics.htm

 

[Kilowatt]

This ought to do. http://sound.westhost.com/project10.htm This is usually the place to turn for project info.

 

[fezz]

thankyou

thankyou all very much, i will probably go for the original zen amplifer due to the support and following of it. as i am new i need all the help i can get!

however i will bookmark the other websites as they look very useful and i may make a few of the designs in the future if my zen project goes smoothly

 

[Les]

Amplifier

I to am a Newbiee to all of this, I have just started my DIY ProAc's and I also would like to build an Amplifier to go Whith the speakers. I would like some info on what type of Amp to build ie Amp & Pre-Amp, mono blocks. Power output between say 25-50W.