41Hz Amp3 vs. GainClone, which one sounds better?

[AudioCats]

I have done chip amp using LM3886 before, and liked the sound. I wonder how a properly built 41Hz amp3 sounds like, when comparing to a properly built Gainclone?

My main interest points are the sound stage (which one is wider) and tonal coloration (warmer? cooler?).

can anybody shed some light on this, please?

 

[ludoo]

I'm interested too as I would not mind building a cheap speaker amp.

 

[AudioCats]

though there is nothing really cheap in these designs, easpecially the 41Hz, it is can be very very expensive if you want to do it right, just the output filtering stage can break the bank (it doesn't have to, but it really can).

 

[AudioCats]

nobody?

anyway, I found one here. Seems like the Gainclones win with a more emotionally involving mid range while the T-amps win with extended frequencies.

 

[cotdt]

My modded Amp5 sounds better than the Gainclones in every aspect.

 

[m0b1liz3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cotdt /img/forum/go_quote.gif My modded Amp5 sounds better than the Gainclones in every aspect.

Ok, cotdt, I give in. How did you mod it???

I have an amp6 basic that sounds pretty good considering the cost. I also have an unfinished gainclone kit. When I eventually finish it I can compare but it is low down on the priority list.

The 41hz amps have the advantage of potentially being super small builds since they can run off smps. I was have been thinking of ordering another 41hz amp to build a super small 8' speaker guitar amp for travelling. I just need to work out a really simple preamp.

 

[AudioCats]

the amp5 uses the same +/-20~35V power input as a LM3886 chipamp, no?

--- I ran across a review saying something like "3' blue flame etc"

very interesting!