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Just a few questions about building a headphone amp

post #1 of 12
3/20/10 at 3:01pm
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So, I wana build my first amp, but I want one of the portable ipod sized amps. So here are my questions, what's a good amp to build? I'm very electronics savvy having put together guitar amps, so skill is a non issue, but like I said, I want one that'll run off of the line out on my iphone. Next, where are you lot getting those nice aluminum enclosures?

Thank you much.
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post #2 of 12
3/20/10 at 3:11pm
AMB Mini³ maybe?

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post #3 of 12
3/20/10 at 3:57pm
second the mini3. also, they're standard hammond extruded aluminum enclosures. get the face plates from Amb as well for a super clean look.
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post #4 of 12
3/20/10 at 4:08pm
A friend was listening to my home rig today and asked me about portable amps to build, and I realised that I didn't know any 'cos I've always been desk-top. So I too would be interested to learn what is available...
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post #5 of 12
3/20/10 at 5:22pm
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Know what? Shameless self bump.
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post #6 of 12
3/20/10 at 6:54pm
A popular option is a CMoy, but since you're already experienced in building electronic circuits I say you go with the Mini3 too. There's even a full kit available.

cheers!
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post #7 of 12
3/21/10 at 1:36am
I would say; try to build a PPA Amp. I've had and tried many different amps, and the PPA is the best one that I have heard. I use it as my main amp now. If you have the skill, like you said; I would give the PPA a try.
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post #8 of 12
3/21/10 at 1:45am
Sorry about my post about the PPA. I didn't realize you meant a small portable amp. But; anyway; If you do decide to build a desktop amp at anytime; try the PPA.
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post #9 of 12
3/21/10 at 1:50am
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The PPA looks like a very interesting challenge. I like it.
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post #10 of 12
3/21/10 at 4:36am
Guitar amps? Skip the portables and go directly to tubed desktop amps. You'll be happier, trust me.
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post #11 of 12
3/21/10 at 1:04pm
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The idea is have both, a portable for when I'm at school or whatnot, and a desktop tube for when I'm home. On that subject, what's a really good desktop tube to build?
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post #12 of 12
3/21/10 at 3:51pm
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Originally Posted by Cymbal Monkey View Post
...what's a really good desktop tube to build?
Take a look at the projects at HeadWize and Pete Millett's website. Both have a bunch of excellent projects - take your pick!
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