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kingkip
kingkip Posts: 401
edited June 2004 in Electronics
I know people here have built their own subs and speakers, but I was wondering if anyone has ever attempted an amp. I saw a book about it and thought it could be fun. Plus I may catch something on fire!:D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2004
    There are several amp and pre-amp kits on the market if you want to check them out. Try the Grounded Grid. Very highly regarded. There are others. Maybe someone else will chime in.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited May 2004
    What kind of amp?

    If you want a real beginner's style kit that isn't too complicated but will really challenge you and give you some good insight, go and get the K-502 stereo tube amp from Antique Electronics Supply. It's a simple design and very clean. It's easy to put together with even basic soldering skills. It will teach you some basic things about circuits too and show you the nitty gritty of an amplifier. I built this amp myself and everyone who has heard it powering a pair of KLH 17's has had nothing but good things to say about it.

    You can find Antique Electronics Supply at http://www.tubesandmore.com but becareful, you may end up getting bit by the tube bug!
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited May 2004
    I started to build a couple of low wattage mono chip amps, but have since gotten sidetracked. I don't have the link here (I'm at work) but can put one up if you like. So far, it has been very easy, cheap, and I'm expecting it to sound pretty good.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • kingkip
    kingkip Posts: 401
    edited May 2004
    Thanks guys,

    Gidrah I'd love the link, and the tube amp sounds cool too. Just what I need, another black-hole hobby:p
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by kingkip
    Just what I need, another black-hole hobby:p

    I can only afford 1 and the wife reminds me everyday:D

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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited May 2004
    Scroll down. It's the CPS50. You'll need 2 and you should order the power supply kit mentioned. I didn't get one. If I had gotten it I'd probably be done by now. Instead they sit. The transformer, heatsink, connectors, and the thermal goop stuff can all be found at your local RS.

    http://www.electronics123.com/amazon/catalogue/c3-3-1.htm
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • kingkip
    kingkip Posts: 401
    edited May 2004
    How much skill at soldering does this take. I'm okay at it. Sounds like fun one way or the other.
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited June 2004
    Not much skill at all. Shoot, if I can do it........!
    Make it Funky! :)
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