Hello all: I just registered here, so this is my first post.
I have been debating between buying a Buckeye or VTV class D Hypex Amp. Cost is $1100.
I got to thinking wouldn't it be cool to build my own amp. Unsure if its even possible or what the cost would be.
I want to power my front stage LCR (Emotiva C2+ & Revel Concerta2 F36)
My requirements for the system are 500w x3 channels and a RCA/Banana Plug connectors.
I figure I probably would not even save that much money, but it would be a cool experience.
Can anyone point me in the right direction on where to look, and how to get started?
I have 0 experience with electronics like this. Most experience I have is installing speakers and a head unit in my car. My ONLY soldering experience is soldering a loose speaker wire back onto the speaker chassis.
Would building a 3 channel amp with 250wpc or 500wpc be too much of a undertaking for somebody new?
I am debating between Hypex vs Purifi as well.
Any help you all could provide would be greatly appreciated.
(Side note: What is this forums thoughts on the Texas Instrument Power supplies, being used by Fosi and AIYIMA. Such as the Fosi V3 Mono)
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Edit:
After using the search bar it appears that a kit would be easier.
Apparently " Class D amps use SMD chips" which are not for a beginner.
Any help just pointing me in the right direction would be great !!
I have been debating between buying a Buckeye or VTV class D Hypex Amp. Cost is $1100.
I got to thinking wouldn't it be cool to build my own amp. Unsure if its even possible or what the cost would be.
I want to power my front stage LCR (Emotiva C2+ & Revel Concerta2 F36)
My requirements for the system are 500w x3 channels and a RCA/Banana Plug connectors.
I figure I probably would not even save that much money, but it would be a cool experience.
Can anyone point me in the right direction on where to look, and how to get started?
I have 0 experience with electronics like this. Most experience I have is installing speakers and a head unit in my car. My ONLY soldering experience is soldering a loose speaker wire back onto the speaker chassis.
Would building a 3 channel amp with 250wpc or 500wpc be too much of a undertaking for somebody new?
I am debating between Hypex vs Purifi as well.
Any help you all could provide would be greatly appreciated.
(Side note: What is this forums thoughts on the Texas Instrument Power supplies, being used by Fosi and AIYIMA. Such as the Fosi V3 Mono)
________________________________________________________________________
Edit:
After using the search bar it appears that a kit would be easier.
Apparently " Class D amps use SMD chips" which are not for a beginner.
Any help just pointing me in the right direction would be great !!
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