So, let's make a shortlist of amp boards to consider when trying to achieve good sounding stereo amplification on the cheap.
The idea behind this thread is to create an entry point to new folks and an overview of the best cheap amp boards available (one reason being that the TPA3116 thread has become quite a long read).
In order to narrow it down a bit further the focus is on boards below $25 which sound good even without modding when connected to a pair of full range Hi-Fi speakers (4-8Ω). However, being a DIY forum it goes without saying that you are more than welcome to include your favorite mods with your submissions (especially if they are cheap and easy to do).
A picture and a link to where you bought your board will also be most useful.
Recommendations for power supply may also be mentioned.
It's probably fair to assume that we will see a number of TPA31XX boards mentioned here but anything goes if it meets the above criteria and brings a smile to your face when listening to it.
In order to keep this thread as "clean" as possible please redirect questions and chit chat to other threads.
Bring it on, which cheap boards did you have the most success with?
The idea behind this thread is to create an entry point to new folks and an overview of the best cheap amp boards available (one reason being that the TPA3116 thread has become quite a long read).
In order to narrow it down a bit further the focus is on boards below $25 which sound good even without modding when connected to a pair of full range Hi-Fi speakers (4-8Ω). However, being a DIY forum it goes without saying that you are more than welcome to include your favorite mods with your submissions (especially if they are cheap and easy to do).
A picture and a link to where you bought your board will also be most useful.
Recommendations for power supply may also be mentioned.
It's probably fair to assume that we will see a number of TPA31XX boards mentioned here but anything goes if it meets the above criteria and brings a smile to your face when listening to it.
In order to keep this thread as "clean" as possible please redirect questions and chit chat to other threads.
Bring it on, which cheap boards did you have the most success with?
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I forget now which specific TI motor driver it was...
Mistook it for an audio board, and started playing music through.
Finally got round to reading the test procedure, I sure felt dumb.
But the sound was really really great...
Mistook it for an audio board, and started playing music through.
Finally got round to reading the test procedure, I sure felt dumb.
But the sound was really really great...
Breeze TPA3116 board and the dual chip TPA3116... All I could wish for is NOT a turn on thump. Both boards sound really good to my ears.
TPA3132D2 - because size.
TPA3132D2 – Minimal 50+50W Class-D Verstärker (TPA3116, TPA3118) | #360customs
It's a TPA3116/3118 in a smaller package.
TPA3132D2 – Minimal 50+50W Class-D Verstärker (TPA3116, TPA3118) | #360customs
It's a TPA3116/3118 in a smaller package.
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