• 09-16-2010, 03:23 PM
    Poultrygeist
    Parts Express 100 watt Sure Class D Board Amp
    Every time I turn around Parts Express is tempting me with something else. Be sure and check out the video at the bottom of the page. I wonder if this thing will fit in a wooden cigar box?



    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=320-300
  • 09-16-2010, 04:15 PM
    Geoffcin
    This one looks cool too.

    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/psho...02&ctab=2#Tabs

    bi-amp your speakers for $52?!
  • 09-16-2010, 06:13 PM
    Feanor
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Poultrygeist
    Every time I turn around Parts Express is tempting me with something else. Be sure and check out the video at the bottom of the page. I wonder if this thing will fit in a wooden cigar box?

    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=320-300

    A largish shoe box; don't forget you need the power supply too.

    HERE is anonther outfit that has a much larger choice of Class "T" and class D amps and power supplies. How about this brute Tripath that will do up to 400 watts into 4 ohms ...

    http://connexelectronic.com/images/T...0Amplifier.JPG
  • 09-17-2010, 01:59 PM
    blackraven
    Bill, it would be interesting to know how that Tripath amp compares to the Class D amp that you just built.
  • 09-17-2010, 09:02 PM
    Poultrygeist
    I yielded to the Parts Express temptation today and pulled the trigger on the Sure Amp Board and that beefy DC power supply. I was still under the $100 limit for free shipping so I also ordered two BOFU's which were half price at only $19 each. BOFU's is the nick name they use on the Full Range Forum for the venerable Pioneer B20 8 inch FR driver. B. Brines is currently working on plans for the BOFU cabinet which he intends to share with anyone interested.
  • 09-18-2010, 04:54 AM
    Feanor
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by blackraven
    Bill, it would be interesting to know how that Tripath amp compares to the Class D amp that you just built.

    It would indeed, BR.

    And, interestingly, the same purveyor supplies a module based on an International Rectifier chip which is the same make, maybe the same chip, as used in the Class D Audio kit I build. I think the CDA version might be a bit more sophisticated in its implementation, thoug the Connex version is supposedly made according IR guidelines.

    http://connexelectronic.com/images/IRAudAmp7.JPG.JPG
  • 09-18-2010, 05:07 AM
    Feanor
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Poultrygeist
    I yielded to the Parts Express temptation today and pulled the trigger on the Sure Amp Board and that beefy DC power supply. I was still under the $100 limit for free shipping so I also ordered two BOFU's which were half price at only $19 each. BOFU's is the nick name they use on the Full Range Forum for the venerable Pioneer B20 8 inch FR driver. B. Brines is currently working on plans for the BOFU cabinet which he intends to share with anyone interested.

    Great: let us know how it goes with the amp, PG -- I'm Sure your success is asSured, (pardon the pun).
  • 09-26-2010, 05:54 AM
    Poultrygeist
    Got the Sure Amp Board yesterday and am enjoying it immensely. Did the quick set up without reading the manual and thought I had a bad board until I realized that the tiny dip switches were all turned off ( needed a magnifying glass to see them ) The manual says it will run with the dips turned off but mine wouldn't. Impressive sound and it will fit in a wooden cigar box. I'll start a new thread with pics and impressions if you all are interested.
  • 09-26-2010, 03:35 PM
    Geoffcin
    Yes, we are all interested! Please keep us up on what's going on with your project.