$175 Class D amp--120 wpc

jtwrace · « **Reply #300 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 02:25 pm »

Quote from: shadowlight on 14 Feb 2010, 02:02 pm

If it arrives on Tuesday or Thursday, it really does not matter since I am not going to get a chance to work on it until the weekend

Gotcha! Let us know how it goes

steve k · « **Reply #301 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 02:29 pm »

Just for kicks, I'll be taking my new 250/8 ohm amp over to a friend's house next weekend to compare it with a Wyred4Sound STI-500 Integrated on his Maggie 1.6's. The WFS has pre-outs so we can actually compare amp to amp sound. He has the WFS in for a review for Positive-Feedback. This should be fun.

steve

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #302 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 02:35 pm »

Steve!

I look very forward to hearing about that!

The Wyred unit has received a lot of praise for being inexpensive and great sounding, but honestly, I still think it is expensive. Besides they have to pay a distributor markup!

So the Class D/250 watt versus the Wyred for Sound STI-500 comparison should be real interesting.
Try to match up gains, etc...so you don't get easily biased.

Anand.

steve k · « **Reply #303 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 04:15 pm »

Yes we'll match gains and play the same tracks. I'm interested to see how the little guy stands up to the W4S. The W4S uses a switching power supply too so it'll be interesting if we hear any difference because of that.
steve

mr_bill · « **Reply #304 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 04:24 pm »

Great Steve - I'll be anxiously waiting to hear your findings as I am going to purchase either a W4S or the 1000 watt class d audio kit.

Quote from: steve k on 14 Feb 2010, 04:15 pm

Yes we'll match gains and play the same tracks. I'm interested to see how the little guy stands up to the W4S. The W4S uses a switching power supply too so it'll be interesting if we hear any difference because of that.
steve

Nick77 · « **Reply #305 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 06:51 pm »

Quote from: steve k on 14 Feb 2010, 02:29 pm

Just for kicks, I'll be taking my new 250/8 ohm amp over to a friend's house next weekend to compare it with a Wyred4Sound STI-500 Integrated on his Maggie 1.6's. The WFS has pre-outs so we can actually compare amp to amp sound. He has the WFS in for a review for Positive-Feedback. This should be fun.
steve

Steve have you compared the 250 to the 120 yet?

steve k · « **Reply #306 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 07:16 pm »

No I don't have it yet. I should get it this week.

JDUBS · « **Reply #307 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 10:20 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 10 Feb 2010, 03:48 pm

No updates yet...I'll post pics when they are done. Probably a couple of weeks at least. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated once I have more info.

jwtrace, do you have thoughts on external dimensions as well as which of the kits the enclosure will support?

Thanks,
Jim

jtwrace · « **Reply #308 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 10:22 pm »

Quote from: JDUBS on 14 Feb 2010, 10:20 pm

jwtrace, do you have thoughts on external dimensions as well as which kits the enclosure will support?

Thanks,
Jim

External dimensions should be about 12.25" wide x 16.25" deep x 3.75" high. It will fit all the Class D Audio kits. I'll post more info when I have the prototype complete.

shadowlight · « **Reply #309 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 10:27 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 14 Feb 2010, 10:22 pm

External dimensions should be about 12.25" wide x 16.25" deep x 3.75" high. It will fit all the Class D Audio kits. I'll post more info when I have the prototype complete.

Any idea on the cost?

jtwrace · « **Reply #310 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 10:29 pm »

Quote from: shadowlight on 14 Feb 2010, 10:27 pm

Any idea on the cost?

Should be at $175. It will be an aluminum black anodized case. All holes punched. I'll post pics when I have the prototype.

Vapor Audio · « **Reply #311 on:** 14 Feb 2010, 10:46 pm »

I ordered a 250x2 kit as well ... found a couple Avel transformers when I moved recently and need to use them for something. I'll compare mine with the ICE 1000ASP based amps that Chris (BPT) modded, and have been my reference for some time. It should be an interesting comparison. I also have some Teflon V-Caps and Mundorf Silver/Oil/Gold caps that would be great to try in the output section. I can say that for sure when we added the V-Caps to the ICE amp it made a significant improvement.

But I'll start with a stock comparison and get used to it that way before doing any mods.

standub · « **Reply #312 on:** 15 Feb 2010, 12:30 am »

Quote from: jtwrace on 14 Feb 2010, 10:29 pm

Should be at $175. It will be an aluminum black anodized case. All holes punched. I'll post pics when I have the prototype.

Including the 4 channel kits, or just 2 channels?

jtwrace · « **Reply #313 on:** 15 Feb 2010, 12:56 am »

Quote from: standub on 15 Feb 2010, 12:30 am

Including the 4 channel kits, or just 2 channels?

Really the 2ch but you could make it a 4ch if you are creative...The case will fit the tranny, two amp boards and power filter. You'll just have to configure the inputs / outputs to your liking.

tvyankee · « **Reply #314 on:** 15 Feb 2010, 01:20 am »

hey,

will the case have holes in it for xlr connectors?

thanks

jtwrace · « **Reply #315 on:** 15 Feb 2010, 01:20 am »

Quote from: tvyankee on 15 Feb 2010, 01:20 am

hey,

will the case have holes in it for xlr connectors?

thanks

Sure will.

JDUBS · « **Reply #316 on:** 15 Feb 2010, 02:44 am »

Quote from: jtwrace on 14 Feb 2010, 10:22 pm

External dimensions should be about 12.25" wide x 16.25" deep x 3.75" high. It will fit all the Class D Audio kits. I'll post more info when I have the prototype complete.

Very cool. Sounds like it will be a hit!

-Jim

ebag4 · « **Reply #317 on:** 15 Feb 2010, 03:28 am »

Has anyone had a chance to compare this amp to one of the Peachtree Audio amps, the Nova or Decco 2? I realize that everyone is comparing these to much more expensive units, but this seems to be to be a rational comparison since the both utilize class D amplification in a similar wattage and price range.

Thanks,
Ed

firedog · « **Reply #318 on:** 15 Feb 2010, 07:27 am »

Quote from: poseidonsvoice on 14 Feb 2010, 02:35 pm

Steve!

I look very forward to hearing about that! The Wyred unit has received a lot of praise for being inexpensive and great sounding, but honestly, I still think it is expensive. Besides they have to pay a distributor markup!

Anand.

Hi-
I'm also interested in the comparison as I was thinking of buying the WFS 2X500.

BTW, Wyred has one distributor, but you can buy directly from them at their web site. They specifically claim that's one way they keep the price down - not having a distributor/retail chain to support.

Danny

tvyankee · « **Reply #319 on:** 15 Feb 2010, 03:46 pm »

Thanks for the reply on the xlr holes.