Looking for a softstart kit...

[rtate]

I've been searching and reading but I'm still not sure....

A couple of years ago I built 7 Leach Superamps and usually left them powered on all the time.
Now I don't listen as much so I would like to be able to turn them on and off as required,however I feel that it's very hard on the amps.

So I would like to install a softstart in each monoblock.
What I am looking for is a kit of some type for 110vac and somthing that has a variable delay.

Is there any kits out there that are proven and reccomended by the DIYAudio community.

Thanks.

 

[AndrewT]

It would help if you told us where you are located.

 

[rtate]

I'm located in Canada😀

 

[Spartacus]

Take a look here:

http://ska-audio.com/Forum/YaBB.pl?num=1179206160

I use one and it works very well.

Dan

 

[iihay]

Take a look here:

http://ska-audio.com/Forum/YaBB.pl?num=1179206160

I use one and it works very well.

Dan

Beat me to it Dan! I would second that, like all the ska kit it's simple easy and does the job very well.

Iain

edit we're on a different voltage here of course but there is a 110V version, same board different values

 

[rtate]

Thanks guys that looks interesting although there seems to be some concern about larger transformers and mine are all in the 1kva range and are 60-0-60 volt taps

Also some of the others that I have been looking at use a transformer in the front end...

Any advantages to this design???

 

[Spartacus]

Advantages? Well, it's simple and cheap! It also drivers an LED which you can mount on the front panel. Either email greg or ask a question on his forum, and he will explain how to adapt the design to your needs if any adaption is needed.

 

[HiFiNutNut]

I have used 3 Lede Audio (www.ledeaudio.com) softstart kits and they have been serving in my 1 x 300W and 2 x 200W Mosfet amps in the past couple of years without a single problem. It is solidly engineered. It uses a 12-15V winding from the same power transformer without any problem therefore a separate transformer is not necessary. The price is cheap and the owner David is very reliable.

Regards,
Bill