I am using SMSL RAW DAC1 as a main DAC in my system (Dali Opticon 6 mk2 speakers, Advance Paris A10 Classic amp, Wiim Pro streamer with LPS). I wanted to update the power supply inside my DAC as I investigated that in more pricier models there are AC/DC converters from brands like Mean Well...
I currently have two Trinnov Amplitude8 (8 channel amp) amps that have a linear power supply with <80W idle consumption each. Even so they generate more heat that I like so I'm looking for a "pure" class D /SMPS combo as replacement.
To make sure I can't go wrong I was looking at a...
It took a long time to shift from linear power supply to SMPS in high end audio producs. Nowadays, SMPS seem to have completely replace linear ones except in some niche areas.
I've often heard the advice to beginners to not touch SMPS and stick to linear supply for DIY projects, because...
Hi amigos
I am selling a pair of a brand new Hypex NC500MP modules.
I offer the cables set.
Shipping to Europe only.
460€ paired.
no need to introduce the NC500MP anymore, it's a safe bet for DIY or building a good little amp without breaking the bank)
SPEC :
Hypex NCore NC500MP X2
PSU...
Hi amigos,
Just got my new Purifi Amplifier, after all, it remains conventional. But it has a custom "made in Italy" Buffer.
The Buffer involves 3 Genuine OP Amps Muse 02 + 03 (one single and two dual, I will give a test with some OPA1656 that I have in stock)
The Buffer globally improve the...
Something odd happened today when I swapped the original SMPS from my Lenovo T440s laptop with an after market one (plug issue). An odd electronic noise comes up to my tweeter, something similar with the noise that RAM and VRAM does it on your computer speakers if your microphone cable is routed...
When I first saw schematics of vintage Kenwood KA-5010 amplifier, 2 years ago, I was immediately attracted and decided to build a circuit copy, better say a copy of the circuit topology with some newer solid state parts used. There were 2 points leading me to this decision - frequency...