Hi guys,
I am new to this site and new to building amps. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to the best place to start. I am a wood worker and I would like to make unique one-off amp but I have no idea whee to start. Please Help!
I am new to this site and new to building amps. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to the best place to start. I am a wood worker and I would like to make unique one-off amp but I have no idea whee to start. Please Help!
Hi New Guy!
First tell us whether you want to build a chip amp, solid state (transistor) amp or a tube amp, and I can guarantee plenty of members will chime in with their suggestions..
Welcome to the forum!
Hi New Guy!!! and Welcome to diyAudio!!!😀😀😀
I'm going to turn things around a little bit for you so you can understand where we are coming from when we start to pester you with a lot of questions - so bare with me for a second.........
Hi - I'm new to all of this wood working stuff and building speaker cabinets. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to the best place to start. I am a electronics technician and I would like to make unique one-off speaker cabinets but I have no idea whee to start. Please Help!
Well - if I asked a question like that you would probably ask me what sort of tools I have around - do I have any experience or training in woodworking - how big and what sort of cabinet do I want to build, etc.
Sooooooo - I have a couple of questions for you - what sort of tools and test equipment do you have around (or perhaps borrow from a friend) and do you have any training or experience around things electronic? Do you know how to solder?
Don't worry if you don't have any of the tools or knowledge available - we can show you how to go about getting the knowledge and skills necessary - and we love doing that kind of thing for folks that are new to the hobby. But - speaking for myself - I (we) need an idea of which direction to point you in to get you started. 😉
I'm going to turn things around a little bit for you so you can understand where we are coming from when we start to pester you with a lot of questions - so bare with me for a second.........
Hi - I'm new to all of this wood working stuff and building speaker cabinets. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to the best place to start. I am a electronics technician and I would like to make unique one-off speaker cabinets but I have no idea whee to start. Please Help!
Well - if I asked a question like that you would probably ask me what sort of tools I have around - do I have any experience or training in woodworking - how big and what sort of cabinet do I want to build, etc.
Sooooooo - I have a couple of questions for you - what sort of tools and test equipment do you have around (or perhaps borrow from a friend) and do you have any training or experience around things electronic? Do you know how to solder?
Don't worry if you don't have any of the tools or knowledge available - we can show you how to go about getting the knowledge and skills necessary - and we love doing that kind of thing for folks that are new to the hobby. But - speaking for myself - I (we) need an idea of which direction to point you in to get you started. 😉
Thanks for the reply's guys! I really don't know where to start. I was kind of hoping that someone could make a suggestion where I should start ie easiest type of amp to make ect. I have a pretty basic knowledge of electronics but would like to learn more!
Thanks again
Devon
Thanks again
Devon
Hi!
IMHO one of the easiest amp to build is point to point wiring LM3875 / LM1875.
In this forum is full of projects with this cute IC's. (Check out Chip amp section).
GL!
IMHO one of the easiest amp to build is point to point wiring LM3875 / LM1875.
In this forum is full of projects with this cute IC's. (Check out Chip amp section).
GL!
A chipamp is a great place to start. One of our members has a commercial site, Audiosector.com , and there is good information there.
Also you can find a Audiosector page in this website, under 'vendor forums'.
Also you can find a Audiosector page in this website, under 'vendor forums'.
What do you really mean by "unique one-of" amp? I'm guessing you mean a case. Unless you're serious about learning how to design an amp, then how to construct one.
I suggest buying a kit, maybe one that doesn't include a case. Or an amp module, then install it in a case that you build or buy. Depending on how much power you want, there's some very cheap digital amp modules which offer a lot of sound value for money. Search ebay for TA202*, or browse the digital amp forum for ideas.
First of all amplifier of a good quality better be in a metal chassis.
Regarding unique look I liked Uni Sea liquid cooled
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Graaf GM 200 was reviewed by Graphis in "Industrial Design Highlights"
21st-Graaf GM 200 Amplifier and 13.5b Preamplifier
Also Italian Unison Research amps are very attractive Sinfonia – Unison Research
Hello Fellow Woodworker
You’re in the right place if you want to lean about DIY speakers/amplifiers. It will be interesting to see what you put together.
What comes to mind as far as a “amplifier build” (and I only found out about this a couple of weeks ago), check this out: Pete Millett's DIY Audio pages
Btw, You can “gussy up” a metal chassis with some nice wood and wood finish.
You’re in the right place if you want to lean about DIY speakers/amplifiers. It will be interesting to see what you put together.
What comes to mind as far as a “amplifier build” (and I only found out about this a couple of weeks ago), check this out: Pete Millett's DIY Audio pages
Btw, You can “gussy up” a metal chassis with some nice wood and wood finish.
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