[Cymbal Monkey]

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.

 

[krmathis]

AMB Mini³ maybe?

 

[oneplustwo]

second the mini3. also, they're standard hammond extruded aluminum enclosures. get the face plates from Amb as well for a super clean look.

 

[Leny]

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...

 

[Cymbal Monkey]

Know what? Shameless self bump.

 

[the_equalizer]

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!

 

[Magic77]

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.

 

[Magic77]

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.

 

[Cymbal Monkey]

The PPA looks like a very interesting challenge. I like it.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Guitar amps? Skip the portables and go directly to tubed desktop amps. You'll be happier, trust me.

 

[Cymbal Monkey]

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?

 

[Uncle Erik]

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Originally Posted by Cymbal Monkey /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...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!