AMB Sigma 11 Power Supplies

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sts9fan

AMB Sigma 11 Power Supplies
« on: 1 Dec 2010, 08:34 pm »
Anyone built one?  I think I am going to put two in a box.  One to power my squeeze touch and the other for my dac. 
http://www.amb.org/audio/sigma11/

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Re: AMB Sigma 11 Power Supplies
« Reply #1 on: 1 Dec 2010, 09:46 pm »
The AMB stuff is very cool, and I like their website as well. Give it a whirl and let us know what you think. I've often looked at his small differential power amplifier for a future build but I have so many projects already!

Anand.

sts9fan

Re: AMB Sigma 11 Power Supplies
« Reply #2 on: 1 Dec 2010, 11:29 pm »
I agree their website is great and very informative. A lot of diy sites could learn from them. I think I am gonna go ahead and get two sigma 11 boards.

TomS

Re: AMB Sigma 11 Power Supplies
« Reply #3 on: 1 Dec 2010, 11:55 pm »
Is he in US?

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Re: AMB Sigma 11 Power Supplies
« Reply #4 on: 2 Dec 2010, 12:56 am »
I think I saw somewhere it was CA but I can't find it right now.

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Re: AMB Sigma 11 Power Supplies
« Reply #5 on: 2 Dec 2010, 01:21 am »
I built a Sigma 11 power supply to run a squeezebox Duet.

It worked better than an Acopian power supply that I had.

It was a fun and easy to build and better than just about anything you can buy within reason. (some squeezebox supplies run $800 or more)

I am waiting for the new pre-amp to be released from AMB. They provide the DIY community with great projects.

JP

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Re: AMB Sigma 11 Power Supplies
« Reply #6 on: 2 Dec 2010, 02:10 am »
I think I saw somewhere it was CA but I can't find it right now.

I think he's located in San Jose.

My favorite design is his B22 amplifier. It comes in several different iterations, but the one I like the best is the differential version that puts out 50 watts. With the speakers that sts9fan, TomS and I own, its a no brainer and will give all dynamics needed. It's a great design because you don't need a massive chassis, with large heatsinks, etc...in addition you can use it as a fully differential headphone amplifier. Very cool.

See here. Tyll Hertsens of HeadRoom and Ray Samuels have both given positive feedback on the design.

Besides that, the whole design is a fantastic read, a nice website, and lots to learn.

If you go to this link, you'll learn about Ti Kan, the designer. He has a fanatical attention to detail and his builds look very professional. Because of this and excellent customer service under his company of AMB, the enthusiasts at headfi forum got together and purchased him a brand new Sennheiser HD800. Now, how often do you see that?

Anand.
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