Hi Bonsai, I built kx2 and am very happy with it. I had started building two kx boards before the kx2. I would like to complete kx but I don't have large heat sink. What value of R1 do I need for AB bias in kx? I am very grateful for your work.
Olopollo,
To run the kx-Amplifier in class AB, just leave switch J8 OPEN. Then you have R8 = 4.7k and R18 = 33k. This should give you a reading of ~200mV across [R12 + R13] which will give an output bias current of 300mA +-50mA. This will give a total power dissipation of around 30W per channel. If that is still too high for your heatsink, remove R18 altogether.
VERY IMPORTANT: YOU MUST CHANGE R5 AND R4 TO 1K!
To run the kx-Amplifier in class AB, just leave switch J8 OPEN. Then you have R8 = 4.7k and R18 = 33k. This should give you a reading of ~200mV across [R12 + R13] which will give an output bias current of 300mA +-50mA. This will give a total power dissipation of around 30W per channel. If that is still too high for your heatsink, remove R18 altogether.
VERY IMPORTANT: YOU MUST CHANGE R5 AND R4 TO 1K!
It looks like Jim's Audio is no longer trading on eBay. If this is indeed the case, I will supply kx2-Amplifier boards from the Hifisonix shop. I'll update later in the week.
The original nx-Amplifier will soon be replaced by an upgraded and better-performing nx2-Amplifier, so I don't propose putting the old nx-amplifier PCBs in the Hifisonix shop.
The original nx-Amplifier will soon be replaced by an upgraded and better-performing nx2-Amplifier, so I don't propose putting the old nx-amplifier PCBs in the Hifisonix shop.
Can't say I blame him Andy, Ebay have recently updated their fees again. Your original SX and NX boards alongside your other modules are still available from his online store.
https://jimsaudio.com/15wx2-class-a...on-sx-amplifier-2-0-current-feedback-pcb-set/
https://jimsaudio.com/100wx2-ovation-nx-current-feedback-amplifier-pcb-set-new-version-2-0/
https://jimsaudio.com/15wx2-class-a...on-sx-amplifier-2-0-current-feedback-pcb-set/
https://jimsaudio.com/100wx2-ovation-nx-current-feedback-amplifier-pcb-set-new-version-2-0/
I am very grateful to youOlopollo,
To run the kx-Amplifier in class AB, just leave switch J8 OPEN. Then you have R8 = 4.7k and R18 = 33k. This should give you a reading of ~200mV across [R12 + R13] which will give an output bias current of 300mA +-50mA. This will give a total power dissipation of around 30W per channel. If that is still too high for your heatsink, remove R18 altogether.
VERY IMPORTANT: YOU MUST CHANGE R5 AND R4 TO 1K!
Andy, sorry pal just found Jims store on ebay. He's still there by the looks. Your website links are simply out of date it seems.
This is a good deal on the KX2 with PSUs for dual supply ( in my basket mate ):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225986750836?hash=item349ddc2974:g:CfAAAOSwTcNiQFOa
This is a good deal on the KX2 with PSUs for dual supply ( in my basket mate ):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225986750836?hash=item349ddc2974:g:CfAAAOSwTcNiQFOa
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