TDA2615 Symetrical supply Voltage range

6 W is pretty low for a ±12 V supply, so it's not the most efficient chip in the world.

Note that while the ABS MAX is ±21 V, the chip is actually spec'ed at ±12 V. I would take that as a clue that ±12 V is the optimum point. I would imagine that the chip would be limited by its ability to get rid of heat above ±12 V.

Just some things to keep in mind. It looks like a chip that's easy to use otherwise, though.

Tom