So seems due to a health issue I’ve been sidelined for alittle bit. So, I figure maybe I’d build an amp. Just curious what you guys think are the best sounding amps. I do know how to solder. I can get help for a really excellent retired tech. Haven’t built an amp since 1978 or so when o was a little kid. I was thinking about the ACA and trade out the signal resistors for Caddocks. Maybe upgrading the caps alittle also. My only concern is 15 watts mono are enough to drive speakers with some authority. I have a Mac MC250 that I had restored by Atma-Sphere. How would this amp compare to that? Is it easier to build separate boards to experiment with? Possible to geek out a few more watts? Any other kits that would be better? Thanks for all the input. I do appreciate it.
My system components are as follows.
Atma-Sphere MP-3 pre
Bel Canto Streamer Dac
Klipschorn speakers 105 Db.
My system components are as follows.
Atma-Sphere MP-3 pre
Bel Canto Streamer Dac
Klipschorn speakers 105 Db.
I have just put together an ACA running at 24v into 90dB speakers and there is more than enough volume and grunt. I have not used a Class A amp for some years and I have to say that this sounds very good for little money.
You might want to try one of the other Pass designs in the diyaudio store. They have enough power for most speaker systems and aren't overly complicated to build. Plus lots of support if you run into problems. I have built several and they all sound great. My favorites in order offered by the store are the F4 (need proper preamp), the F6 (great for wide range of speakers), the alph j and M2 also sound great but got bumped from my systems by F4 & F6 because they were more compatible with my not so sensitive speakers.