New Module by Lars Clausen

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eleson said:
Hi ,
My first post, so be nice ...

I'm in the same process as you, deciding on components, so
I'm just wondering, why not looking at a smps, such a coldamp's ?

Your reasoning can help me in mine.
/Erland

I've never listened to any DIY Class-D amp so my choice of components is being done purely by some kind of intuition. If you have read some of the threads in the Class D part in this forum you will see Lars Claussens comments all around and I have got a faith in that man… This modules aren’t the cheapest but they are hopefully the BEST!!! 😉

Then it is to every person to decide what module they want – every person has its own taste!

Me and Supernaut77 has been discussing to build as the combo above but there are millions of variations u can do and several modules that are cheaper and some are more expensive (ICE)...
 
An easy way to softstart is to use a three position power switch.
Position 1=off
Position 2=on in series with a high wattage resistor
Position 3=on unlimited.
I used that on a few occasions when helping friends to build their Milleniums and it never failed, but on two occasions the softstart from LCAudio has self destroyed.:violin:
 
Matsen said:


:cannotbe:

Hmmm... Any recomendation of another softstart then - I would prefer one that not gets self destroyed….


The reason for the faillure is a chain of .1w sm resistors in serial connection of which one or a few burns.It's easily corrected by replacing the chain with one 1 or 2W 'real' 😀 resistor.
The amplifiers are still working if the softstart breaks down but at a reduced effekt😀
 
Matsen said:


:cannotbe:

Hmmm... Any recomendation of another softstart then - I would prefer one that not gets self destroyed….

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Lars: from a newbe's point of view a proper softstart in your programme (and maybe DC-trap) would appeal many first timers and motivate them to chose your modules. I really think it could help your business 🙂

IKEA wouldn't have grown so big if one had to pick up parts from several manufacturers...

B.R.
Stefan
 
Matsen said:
classd4sure.... TRUE!!

Lets talk about the new modules!!!

Will you (Lars) use some kind of hometesters, e.g. persons that test the modules for you in a home environment and test your "cookbook"?

I can be the newbietester.... 😀


:devilr: I'll be testing them, beating the hell out of em, 4ohm 400W 102db efficient speakers, sound card EMU 1820M audiodock... 😉

Current reference amplifier, demonstration model in the works UCD400AD stereo setup wired bi-phase, Jensen caps IXYS dual bridges plitron 500VA transformer, good for just over 200W a channel. More detail when I do the write up.

It's going to be a good shoot out anyway, but I don't intend to make it entirely a UCD Vs Newclassd comparison, there'll no doubt be some sort of mention though.

Cheers,
Chris
 
classd4sure said:



:devilr: I'll be testing them, beating the hell out of em, 4ohm 400W 102db efficient speakers, sound card EMU 1820M audiodock... 😉

Current reference amplifier, demonstration model in the works UCD400AD stereo setup wired bi-phase, Jensen caps IXYS dual bridges plitron 500VA transformer, good for just over 200W a channel. More detail when I do the write up.

It's going to be a good shoot out anyway, but I don't intend to make it entirely a UCD Vs Newclassd comparison, there'll no doubt be some sort of mention though.

Cheers,
Chris

Chris,
I hope there will be more listening impressions than measurements. 🙂 Also, it would be really interesting with a shoot out between NCD-1, UCD and NuForce if it is possible...
 
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