$175 Class D amp--120 wpc

jtwrace · « **Reply #200 on:** 3 Feb 2010, 02:50 pm »

added this to Sweet Deals as well: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=77175.0

santacore · « **Reply #201 on:** 3 Feb 2010, 03:32 pm »

I finally got mine put together on a block of wood. I'm hoping to test it out soon.

jkelly · « **Reply #202 on:** 3 Feb 2010, 09:14 pm »

Any thoughts on fitting a DAC in the case?

Jeff

jtwrace · « **Reply #203 on:** 3 Feb 2010, 09:16 pm »

Quote from: jkelly on 3 Feb 2010, 09:14 pm

Any thoughts on fitting a DAC in the case?

Jeff

Personally, I wouldn't.

earplay · « **Reply #204 on:** 4 Feb 2010, 03:23 am »

If I were building a case for an amp, I would build with wood, if possible.

I don't know if my experience is purely a result of mere psychology, but I tend to prefer the sound of an amp or other components encased in wood or, at least, not metal. The Lessloss site discusses this issue in an interesting manner.

Just my 2 cents worth.

chadmat · « **Reply #205 on:** 5 Feb 2010, 12:10 am »

Received my 120 wpc kit yesterday and got it toghether for some initial testing and listening. The kit arrived promptly and was packed very well. The vendor also was very responsive and quick to answer questions, so a good experience before it even arrived.

This was a very easy build. The instructions were clear and having screw terminals on the boards to minimize soldering made it a breeze.

Fired it up on my Ascend 340s and although I have to listen a while before commenting, initial song I listened to sounded pretty nice.

Overall, I am pretty pleased in that the build was simple and my initial listening session was favorable. Thanks to those who have posted and generated my interest in this amp.

Cheers.

steve k · « **Reply #206 on:** 5 Feb 2010, 12:34 am »

Great Chadmat! Give us a full report after you've listened to it for awhile.
steve

steve k · « **Reply #207 on:** 5 Feb 2010, 11:45 pm »

Tom tells me all the acitivity aabout his amps here on Audiocircle has gotten him a request from Affordable Audio to review one of his amps. It will probably be coming up in May. More later.

steve

jtwrace · « **Reply #208 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 12:16 am »

Quote from: steve k on 5 Feb 2010, 11:45 pm

Tom tells me all the acitivity aabout his amps here on Audiocircle has gotten him a request from Affordable Audio to review one of his amps. It will probably be coming up in May. More later.
steve

That's great news!

Nick77 · « **Reply #209 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 12:20 am »

Quote from: steve k on 5 Feb 2010, 11:45 pm

Tom tells me all the acitivity aabout his amps here on Audiocircle has gotten him a request from Affordable Audio to review one of his amps. It will probably be coming up in May. More later.
steve

Awesome news well deserved! Congrats Tom! and Steve! hehe

jtwrace · « **Reply #210 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 12:53 am »

So after a bunch of listening, I plugged the amp into the power conditioner. WOW! What a difference that made. Wish I did that from the get-go.

steve k · « **Reply #211 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 01:09 am »

So how is your case design coming?

jtwrace · « **Reply #212 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 01:11 am »

Quote from: steve k on 6 Feb 2010, 01:09 am

So how is your case design coming?

Very well! Should have it finalized early next week.

earplay · « **Reply #213 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 01:16 am »

I did a trick with a SMPS for a t-amp. I had been listening with battery power because it was better that the SMPS. Then I read that installing a cap between the low-voltage leads between the SMPS and the amp would help. It sure did. It sounded better than battery power.

My 2 pfennigs.

jtwrace · « **Reply #214 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 01:18 am »

Quote from: earplay on 6 Feb 2010, 01:16 am

I did a trick with a SMPS for a t-amp. I had been listening with battery power because it was better that the SMPS. Then I read that installing a cap between the low-voltage leads between the SMPS and the amp would help. It sure did. It sounded better than battery power.

My 2 pfennigs.

Give some more details...what value? Picture?

H2K · « **Reply #215 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 02:55 am »

Quote from: jtwrace on 6 Feb 2010, 01:11 am

Very well! Should have it finalized early next week.

Pencil me in for two - I have a pair of 600W burning in now. They are certainly case worthy.

jtwrace · « **Reply #216 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 03:02 am »

Quote from: H2K on 6 Feb 2010, 02:55 am

Pencil me in for two - I have a pair of 600W burning in now. They are certainly case worthy.

will do. I'll post more info when it's done.

steve k · « **Reply #217 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 03:30 am »

Quote

Awesome news well deserved! Congrats Tom! and Steve! hehe

This one's all on Tom. I'm just trying to spread the word a bit. I'm glad you're all seeming to hear what I hear and I'm not hallucinating.

He's da man.

steve

Nick77 · « **Reply #218 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 03:30 am »

Quote from: jtwrace on 6 Feb 2010, 12:53 am

So after a bunch of listening, I plugged the amp into the power conditioner. WOW! What a difference that made. Wish I did that from the get-go.

Just curious what conditioner, everyday like the Belkin or high dollar?

avionic · « **Reply #219 on:** 6 Feb 2010, 04:51 am »

That is great news for Tom. Super nice guy! I guess I should buy a couple more before the inevitable price increase.
jtwrace: I am looking forward to seeing your finished enclosure as well.