So, after a long time studying and building, I managed to complete my version of the F5 HA amplifier.
It's using Toshiba 2SK170 and 2SJ74 BL grade jfets and Fairchild FQP MOSFETs. I have biased the output MOSFETs at an idle current of ca. 200 mA, since I use both 300 and 32 Ω headphones. Power supply is dual mono, i.e. each channel has its own PS - the only common relation of the two is the primary winding of the power transformer. No regulation - just a CRC filter for each rail/channel (4 in all).
The chassis was bought from an ebay seller long ago. The heatsinks are more than enough for the set current - they just get mildly warm after an hour.
And, coming to the question "How does it sound?" the answer is: Fantastic, as any other F5 design.
Attached are 2 photos of my version.
And, in case you wonder what this connector is that I have used, I opted to use a 4-pin connector (with the relevant modifications on my headphones), since I wanted separate return paths for each channel (the only point where these two meet is at the central ground connection).
So, thank you EUVL for this simple, but wonderful design.
Regards,
Evangelos
It's using Toshiba 2SK170 and 2SJ74 BL grade jfets and Fairchild FQP MOSFETs. I have biased the output MOSFETs at an idle current of ca. 200 mA, since I use both 300 and 32 Ω headphones. Power supply is dual mono, i.e. each channel has its own PS - the only common relation of the two is the primary winding of the power transformer. No regulation - just a CRC filter for each rail/channel (4 in all).
The chassis was bought from an ebay seller long ago. The heatsinks are more than enough for the set current - they just get mildly warm after an hour.
And, coming to the question "How does it sound?" the answer is: Fantastic, as any other F5 design.
Attached are 2 photos of my version.
And, in case you wonder what this connector is that I have used, I opted to use a 4-pin connector (with the relevant modifications on my headphones), since I wanted separate return paths for each channel (the only point where these two meet is at the central ground connection).
So, thank you EUVL for this simple, but wonderful design.
Regards,
Evangelos
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Patrick,
There's not much activity here. I wonder where everyone went.
I have a bunch of Toshiba 2sk170/2sj74 V pairs that are all marked V. I test a few of the 170's, they come in at 13ma +/-.
I am looking for a project to use them in and found this one. I put together using the original schematic with my bench supply and got it working sort of. Can you suggest appropriate adjustments for the circuit with type V JFETS? I have a pair of audeze LCDX headfphones (20 OHMS) I'd like to built it for.
best wishes,
David
There's not much activity here. I wonder where everyone went.
I have a bunch of Toshiba 2sk170/2sj74 V pairs that are all marked V. I test a few of the 170's, they come in at 13ma +/-.
I am looking for a project to use them in and found this one. I put together using the original schematic with my bench supply and got it working sort of. Can you suggest appropriate adjustments for the circuit with type V JFETS? I have a pair of audeze LCDX headfphones (20 OHMS) I'd like to built it for.
best wishes,
David
The only change required when using V grade is reduced drain resistors R3, 4.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/f5-headamp.271926/post-4270427
The exact value depends on the MOSFETs you are using.
And the MOSFET bias depends on your heatsinks.
I am using ~150mA for the MOSFETs, but 200mA is also OK with sufficient heatsinking.
Patrick
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/f5-headamp.271926/post-4270427
The exact value depends on the MOSFETs you are using.
And the MOSFET bias depends on your heatsinks.
I am using ~150mA for the MOSFETs, but 200mA is also OK with sufficient heatsinking.
Patrick
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/f5-headamp.271926/post-4718074
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/f5-headamp.271926/post-4787408
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/f5-headamp.271926/post-4789673
And he sold his commercial Gilmore (GSX) afterwards.
Patrick
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/f5-headamp.271926/post-4787408
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/f5-headamp.271926/post-4789673
And he sold his commercial Gilmore (GSX) afterwards.
Patrick
FQP3N30 / 3P20 End of Life
In 2015, we have published curve tracings of the FQP3N30 / FQP3P20 complementary pair in TO220.
These are used quite widely, e.g. in Pass HPA-1, F5 HA, ACA Mini, BA3, etc.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/f5-headamp.271926/post-4363293
Just found out that they are now also end of life.
Digikey is only selling till stock last (445 pcs NMOS).
Mouser has 474 / 321 left.
Time to buy your lifetime stock.
Patrick
In 2015, we have published curve tracings of the FQP3N30 / FQP3P20 complementary pair in TO220.
These are used quite widely, e.g. in Pass HPA-1, F5 HA, ACA Mini, BA3, etc.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/f5-headamp.271926/post-4363293
Just found out that they are now also end of life.
Digikey is only selling till stock last (445 pcs NMOS).
Mouser has 474 / 321 left.
Time to buy your lifetime stock.
Patrick
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