Can any of these amp designs be wired as monoblocks? For instance, I am interested in building the M2 amplifier but the design builds are stereo. Is it possible to wire the m2 as a monoblock for more output power per speaker?
Yes they can be wired as mono blocks, as many here have.
As far as more power with M2, that's trickier. See Zenmods M25.....
For more powerfull amps, see Turbo F5, Bablefish amps, etc.
Russellc
As far as more power with M2, that's trickier. See Zenmods M25.....
For more powerfull amps, see Turbo F5, Bablefish amps, etc.
Russellc
Thinking Walsh Ohm speakers...
I intend to buy the Walsh Ohm 2000 speakers which are 6 ohms nominal so I want to build monoblocks for each speaker. An M2 monoblock should provide in excess of 80 watts at 4 ohms for the single ended Walsh Ohm speakers?
I intend to buy the Walsh Ohm 2000 speakers which are 6 ohms nominal so I want to build monoblocks for each speaker. An M2 monoblock should provide in excess of 80 watts at 4 ohms for the single ended Walsh Ohm speakers?
I almost built two AJs to make a monoblocks but nixed that thought as I wanted to maximize my builds. I instead built an AJ and M2 and figured if I ever needed more power I could build a mono BA-3 and tailor the P2 to my liking or add more output stages for those speakers that have nasty impedance drops. I have all the parts to build one, just don't think I will any time soon as i'm getting away from speakers that are low in efficiency or really bad impedance drops
Speaker efficiency
I already have some Omega speakers that are fantastic so I wanted to try the Walsh Ohms as they are full range and omnidirectional as well as semi-coaxial in nature with the benefit of time delay compensation for the frequency range. Supposed to sound very holographic or 3d.
I already have some Omega speakers that are fantastic so I wanted to try the Walsh Ohms as they are full range and omnidirectional as well as semi-coaxial in nature with the benefit of time delay compensation for the frequency range. Supposed to sound very holographic or 3d.
I actually have Louis building me a pair of RS8 monitors. Just want something simple for the time being before I do something bigger from my own hands. My current speakers are 8 ohm nominal but dip to 5ohm and 86db efficient. I get really good volume BUT while the bass could be a tad lethargic on some tracks it stil overall sounds really good. The M2 plays bass better while the AJ is clean but not deep. I had 3 Classe Ca100 and used two for monoblocks and the bass was on point. I don’t know the impedance drop of those speakers (may be mild) but they seem to like adequate power so I’d definitely look at the BA3 in mono
Any guides on how to wire the BA3 in mono?
Can you just build 2 BA3 amps, and then use each amp to drive the left and right channels. For instance, running a split left input into both the right and left inputs on one amp, tie the positive and negative outputs on the same amp and then drive the left speaker this way?
Can you just build 2 BA3 amps, and then use each amp to drive the left and right channels. For instance, running a split left input into both the right and left inputs on one amp, tie the positive and negative outputs on the same amp and then drive the left speaker this way?
Build 2 stereo BA3 amps. You could vertically biamp, one channel driving low range of one speaker, one channel driving the high range driver, then do the same with the other side.....
But hold on a minute, why not wire each stereo amp into a mono balanced amp? With BA3 amps wired balanced, you will get in the vicinity of 100 watts class A per balanced mono blocks amp!
Russellc
But hold on a minute, why not wire each stereo amp into a mono balanced amp? With BA3 amps wired balanced, you will get in the vicinity of 100 watts class A per balanced mono blocks amp!
Russellc
Read this thread regarding a ba3 monoblock. It will probably help you to study each schematic and you’ll see the difference. Papa’s comment in the 1st post regarding the input source resistors will begin to make sense
Burning Amp BA-3b (Balanced)
Burning Amp BA-3b (Balanced)
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