Hi all,
It's time for my second DIY audio adventure.
At the moment I am using an SMSL AMP-03 which is based on the TA2020.
It is fed by a Moodlab Concept DAC with a passive I/V output stage and powers relatively inefficient 3" full range speakers (Tabaq design with W3-871 drivers).
This combination works well at moderate volumes which I listen to for 99% of the time but when I crank it a little further, the sound gets a little dry and fatiguing. I would like a little more headroom and if the sound could be a little warmer then that would be a bonus.
Another reason I am looking for a replacement is that I feel like building something. I guess the satisfaction of listening to music through my home made speakers makes me wanting more of that.
As I am quite a novice when it comes to electronics, I am not looking into amps that require modding or soldering on PCB's.
After quite a lot of reading on several boards, I guess it will be based one of these chips but I am open to suggestions:
TK2050: seems like a safe choice as I already like the sound signature of the TA2020.
TPA3116: I have spent two evenings reading through the TPA3116 thread and it left me with a headache.
TPA3110: The Sure boards seem to be unanimously praised but will it give me more clean power than my current amp?
Any input is welcome!
It's time for my second DIY audio adventure.
At the moment I am using an SMSL AMP-03 which is based on the TA2020.
It is fed by a Moodlab Concept DAC with a passive I/V output stage and powers relatively inefficient 3" full range speakers (Tabaq design with W3-871 drivers).
This combination works well at moderate volumes which I listen to for 99% of the time but when I crank it a little further, the sound gets a little dry and fatiguing. I would like a little more headroom and if the sound could be a little warmer then that would be a bonus.
Another reason I am looking for a replacement is that I feel like building something. I guess the satisfaction of listening to music through my home made speakers makes me wanting more of that.
As I am quite a novice when it comes to electronics, I am not looking into amps that require modding or soldering on PCB's.
After quite a lot of reading on several boards, I guess it will be based one of these chips but I am open to suggestions:
TK2050: seems like a safe choice as I already like the sound signature of the TA2020.
TPA3116: I have spent two evenings reading through the TPA3116 thread and it left me with a headache.
TPA3110: The Sure boards seem to be unanimously praised but will it give me more clean power than my current amp?
Any input is welcome!
possibly the Power supply it's being fed with is inadequate?
12v and 5 amps seems as the base power for a ta 2020.
12v and 5 amps seems as the base power for a ta 2020.
The power supply I use for the TA2020 is a 12V 5A.
I have 2 red TPA3116 boards from Yuan Jing on the way. One for myself and one for the friendly neighbour who helped me building my Tabaq speakers.
I know the blue board is only a tad more expensive and considered to be superior but due to the plug and play factor (with integrated volume pot and additional RCA cable) I just could not resist it for the price. Seems like a sensible start.
I have 2 red TPA3116 boards from Yuan Jing on the way. One for myself and one for the friendly neighbour who helped me building my Tabaq speakers.
I know the blue board is only a tad more expensive and considered to be superior but due to the plug and play factor (with integrated volume pot and additional RCA cable) I just could not resist it for the price. Seems like a sensible start.
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