HiFiJeff
Super Member
So since I already own the +. Getting the +D isn't really necessary then?
TPA 3116 vs the tripaths
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So since I already own the +. Getting the +D isn't really necessary then?
The D+ should have somewhat more reserve power.
Stefan Wood
Active Member
I have the +. Will pass on the +D based on the comments here. I don't see the "value" if I already have the older model. For those who don't have the Volt I can see getting the +D as an option. It just seems that the + is a better buy for less money.
Yatsushiro
Active Member
A lot of what we do isn't necessary, but we do it any way...
airbus
Active Member
Audio obsession is not a rational hobby. Audio folk pretty routinely pay larger and larger amounts of money for smaller and smaller improvements. I do think the volt+D is a better amp than the volt+. It's probably not twice as good, but it's well within the realm of improvement for which audio folk will happily pay 70 or 80 dollars more.
The Volt+ vs. a tpa325x amp is a pretty interesting comparison though.
The Volt+ vs. a tpa325x amp is a pretty interesting comparison though.
hifix
Active Member
This is rational. I think this aspect of the hobby is best left for people with tremendous self control. I need to get more self control.
i might have to pm you if my pcp install goes south again.
Or a larger and larger amounts for a "sideways" move.
If one day i get into dumping crystals on my electronics (i'll stop posting).
http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina31.htm
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
Decisions, decisions but a good one I made a few years ago was this 6n3 preamp. Adds some wonderful tube goodness to any of my class d amps. For under $40 on eBay it's a no brainer purchase. I don't play the Volts or my APPJ/MW without one. Amazon has one in a case for $99.
john111/LZ
Lunatic Member
One of my little set-ups.....sounds sweet,detailed and above all.....involving.
Inexpensive tube pre and Class D[YJ] delivered through Tannoy 94Db sensitive speakers.
hifix
Active Member
This is my bedroom setup which i use for testing (and burning in interconnects). If the mods / tweaks get through this... it goes to the living room.
A passive attenuator into a tweaked YJ BB. This is run @ 14v from a linear supply, which very thankfully... i found for cheap.
A passive attenuator into a tweaked YJ BB. This is run @ 14v from a linear supply, which very thankfully... i found for cheap.
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Tho it is none of my bismuth, one AKer had these intriguing colourful crystals displayed on a piece of gear.This is rational. I think this aspect of the hobby is best left for people with tremendous self control. I need to get more self control.
i might have to pm you if my pcp install goes south again.
Or a larger and larger amounts for a "sideways" move.
If one day i get into dumping crystals on my electronics (i'll stop posting).
http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina31.htm
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An easy mod for those crystals would be a film bypass cap. Really opens it up.
Adam N.
Trying to keep it simple.
Can someone please suggest an inexpensive class d and power supply for me to try out? If possible I would like a 100 per channel watt amp, but if that not smart at small price levels 50wpc would be OK. I don't really want to mod, I just want plug and play. Something good value well under $200
Thanks
Thanks
zeka
Active Member
Something like that...
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/ICEP...id=fad92974-be49-4808-97d4-01667dee8779&tpp=1
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/ICEP...id=fad92974-be49-4808-97d4-01667dee8779&tpp=1
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
There's lots of info and very favorable comments in this thread regarding the high power TPA325x amps. Maybe someone else can give links to completed versions.
Yatsushiro
Active Member
Very nice, I've been impressed by an IcePower 50ASX amp. Note that you'd need a pre-amp/buffer to impedance match your source and control volume.
For an initial plug'n'play Class D introduction, I'd recommend the FX502SPRO:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/Feix...f0a4446&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
I read a lot about IcePower amps when they came out in the early 2000's but not so much these days.
cipriano
Well-Known Member
I am avoiding buying the FX502SPRO after seeing a teardown of an FX dac. Pretty nasty - rusted switches, dented caps, etc.
https://audiosciencereview.com/foru...are-teardown-of-fx-audio-dac-x6-usb-dac.2115/
https://audiosciencereview.com/foru...are-teardown-of-fx-audio-dac-x6-usb-dac.2115/
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
In the great shell game called Chinese audio we don't know if the FX DAC and FX amp are even made by the same company.
