On one hand you're probably right that you can find many other amps that subjectively give a better sound quality.
On the other hand I think you are concluding on sound impressions by looking at measurements which is always a bit dangerous. You're also well on the way to concluding that class D in general is no good, based on measurements of just one specific amp which is also misleading.
To add to that I think comparing an 200W class D integrated amplifier the size of a lunch box with a huge class A or tube amp power amp isn't really a fair (or usable) comparison. I doubt a lot of people would really consider these as direct substitutes, even if they both play music
On the other hand I think you are concluding on sound impressions by looking at measurements which is always a bit dangerous. You're also well on the way to concluding that class D in general is no good, based on measurements of just one specific amp which is also misleading.
To add to that I think comparing an 200W class D integrated amplifier the size of a lunch box with a huge class A or tube amp power amp isn't really a fair (or usable) comparison. I doubt a lot of people would really consider these as direct substitutes, even if they both play music
Hi!
I have "flapping speaker" on my ICE 200AC. Couldn you tell me please, about what capacitors you are talking about in text above (sorry for my english)
What is so special about Icepower MECC? just cascaded feedback system who is already used on much papers, now Gan is here the need of such strong feedback is not needed, even open loop it does -70dB because of tight deadtime and clean switching.
Unclebuck, this icepower is possible three level, and I see the fault on the inputs to dricer ic from lm319 comparators, outputs are connected, but needs one to High and one to Low input.
COM self oscillating was already done much times.
Using flattened integrators will make audio better, the integration does not work on the audio band who is better, integration is used for error correction of output stage switching errors, no need to integrate audio, that is much better for sound, some downdraft is less open loop voltage so need cascaded, nested feedback..On one hand you're probably right that you can find many other amps that subjectively give a better sound quality.
On the other hand I think you are concluding on sound impressions by looking at measurements which is always a bit dangerous. You're also well on the way to concluding that class D in general is no good, based on measurements of just one specific amp which is also misleading.
To add to that I think comparing an 200W class D integrated amplifier the size of a lunch box with a huge class A or tube amp power amp isn't really a fair (or usable) comparison. I doubt a lot of people would really consider these as direct substitutes, even if they both play music
I don't like Class-D in general and don't know, what is very special here.
Bruno Putzeys know the theory of operation in detail.
As I know, genuine schematics are published in the meantime because this modules more than 15 years old.
I do not yet now, but I did not find schematics of icepower, except a pcb redrawn without capacitors valeu,s but these van be calculated easely,.
Though this circlotron I have with autobias is still extreme low in distortion, as in simulation, not yet real, corcona is a little a culprit here.
Class d however is interesting to look at, but seems that extended op low gain is needed, and this big feedback I do not now it sounds good, I do however see interesting things in Gan.
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You can make higher impedance by changing feedback resistors, I believe she use 1 k with a 68 K for 68 x closed loop (example), you can use 2.2 k with 150 k.
Hi all
my subwoofer I blowing fuses , and the cause is this component which is blown, I can see others have the same problem,
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...rev-engin-not-complete-finished.153786/page-3
before I go of and buy a new board , then I would like to know if anyone knows the component type and value ? (Enclosed is my board with the one point on the faulty component and a picture of a new board)
I have been searching the internet high and low for a schematic of the board and components , no luck though.
It is hard to find the board for sale in Europe / Denmark
all I found is this , which is out of stock until dec,
https://www.soundimports.eu/en/icepower-200asc.html
any help is appreciated
BR Poul
my subwoofer I blowing fuses , and the cause is this component which is blown, I can see others have the same problem,
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...rev-engin-not-complete-finished.153786/page-3
before I go of and buy a new board , then I would like to know if anyone knows the component type and value ? (Enclosed is my board with the one point on the faulty component and a picture of a new board)
I have been searching the internet high and low for a schematic of the board and components , no luck though.
It is hard to find the board for sale in Europe / Denmark
all I found is this , which is out of stock until dec,
https://www.soundimports.eu/en/icepower-200asc.html
any help is appreciated
BR Poul
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@PoulBrandt did you manage to fix your Icepower module?
I use the same model as you, 1 for each of my 2xRCF 15" subwoofer
I've successfully done repairs on both Icepower board
I do have the schematics, but I can't send it to anyone, due to a promise I made to my friend, who works at icepowe
But I can answer your questions regarding component value
Br Martin
I use the same model as you, 1 for each of my 2xRCF 15" subwoofer
I've successfully done repairs on both Icepower board
I do have the schematics, but I can't send it to anyone, due to a promise I made to my friend, who works at icepowe
But I can answer your questions regarding component value
Br Martin
There was a fault in the schematic, now corrected, maybe the two connections have to switch each other for proper fase. I am very supprised how you did create this with a multilayer board, clever. For me there is not much special on the modules qua technology, it does let see how non liniair the pwm system is when there is the need of so much feedback, not oke for sound, except if fase liniarity is well on 0.01dB to 100 Khz, feedback does not impact. But that is never the case except for liniair amps. Promising Gan mosfets are however now available, evenwithout feedback it get -70dB hd. But you need small vingers to use them.
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If you look at the schematics, all have some of the same others have, the feedbacksystem is for all class D of
a kind of Pi. Promissing are the Gan, and the need of just low feedback, keep fase coherent and the feedback has no
negatieve effect.
In the close future the products need to make it possible to repair, this is because of the greener future.
I have simulate the MeCC from a schematic you had placed here and the read of the Patent and some calculations.
a kind of Pi. Promissing are the Gan, and the need of just low feedback, keep fase coherent and the feedback has no
negatieve effect.
In the close future the products need to make it possible to repair, this is because of the greener future.
I have simulate the MeCC from a schematic you had placed here and the read of the Patent and some calculations.
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Help identify the parts on the ICEpower 200ASC board (AMP+SMPS):
1) Diode(?) marked "ON 709 MX."
The "+" of the "diode" is connected to +47V (AMP VCC) and the "-" to GND. I wonder why.
2) IC marked "ST 339 9NGB37 or ..637", to understand what is it for.
+/- 12V on the board is ok, +47V is unstable (SMPS turns on and off). Also 2 transistors 400N06N in AMP are shorted and the SMD safety resistor "R020" for AMP VCC is burnt out.
1) Diode(?) marked "ON 709 MX."
The "+" of the "diode" is connected to +47V (AMP VCC) and the "-" to GND. I wonder why.
2) IC marked "ST 339 9NGB37 or ..637", to understand what is it for.
+/- 12V on the board is ok, +47V is unstable (SMPS turns on and off). Also 2 transistors 400N06N in AMP are shorted and the SMD safety resistor "R020" for AMP VCC is burnt out.
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Diode is for protection when supply is wrong connected I guess, that is why it is between supply and ground.
Can be a transient diode maybe?
The ic is a multiple opamps and maybe also a comparator, this ic does make the (dual PI type) feedback for the amp. The ic
is made special for the maker of the class d.
Little like this I do use for three level flying cap class d. All thechno;ogy using analog circuits for feedback are alike in most cases.
just make the fase correction right and it has low distortion, Fase is a quiete big problem with class d, not the distortion itself,
make that better is needed a high frequenties switching amp, like me I use multilevel.
unfortunately I have not work on electronics now for some time, loss of people is the reason why, but sometimes I do
read here, soon I go start again. The pcb cnc is ready to go cutting pcb,s.
regards
Can be a transient diode maybe?
The ic is a multiple opamps and maybe also a comparator, this ic does make the (dual PI type) feedback for the amp. The ic
is made special for the maker of the class d.
Little like this I do use for three level flying cap class d. All thechno;ogy using analog circuits for feedback are alike in most cases.
just make the fase correction right and it has low distortion, Fase is a quiete big problem with class d, not the distortion itself,
make that better is needed a high frequenties switching amp, like me I use multilevel.
unfortunately I have not work on electronics now for some time, loss of people is the reason why, but sometimes I do
read here, soon I go start again. The pcb cnc is ready to go cutting pcb,s.
regards
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It's been a long time since I was working on this Class-D power amplifier - I've now forgotten all the details of troubleshooting.
But the SMD parts I know:
1) 1SMB48AT3G (Peak Power Zener Transient Voltage Suppressors Unidirectional - Device Marking: MX)
2) LM339 (Quad Comparator - Device Marking: 339)
P.S.: These ICE-POWER modules are now almost 20 years old. Therefore, this class-D power amp schematic and the service manual should actually be published from Sanyo or B&O.
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