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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: docbob52 on November 13, 2013, 02:03:04 PM

Title: Integrated amp feasibility
Post by: docbob52 on November 13, 2013, 02:03:04 PM

 I have a need for a small integrated stereo  amp in a smaller chassis for a small room in my house.  Does any one else see a need for this?  Dan, what do you think about this?

Title: Re: Integrated amp feasibility
Post by: Doc B. on November 13, 2013, 02:10:44 PM

I think the S.E.X. amp should be just the ticket.

Title: While exploring feasibility
Post by: RPMac on November 14, 2013, 10:26:30 AM

What about a 12 volt battery powered amp?

Title: Re: Integrated amp feasibility
Post by: Natural Sound on November 14, 2013, 11:02:44 AM

How much are you budgeting for this endeavor?

Title: Re: Integrated amp feasibility
Post by: Loquah on November 14, 2013, 12:12:49 PM

I can vouch for the S.E.X.

Along the lines of NaturalSound's post, what are your exact needs and budget?

Title: Re: While exploring feasibility
Post by: Paul Birkeland on November 14, 2013, 12:36:27 PM

Quote from: RPMac on November 14, 2013, 10:26:30 AM

What about a 12 volt battery powered amp?

12V Amps (http://www.parts-express.com/cat/car-amplifiers/378)

Title: Re: Integrated amp feasibility
Post by: RPMac on November 14, 2013, 03:55:17 PM

Sorry for not being clear, I was thinking 12v tube amp.

Title: Re: Integrated amp feasibility
Post by: Paul Birkeland on November 14, 2013, 04:57:47 PM

Quote from: RPMac on November 14, 2013, 03:55:17 PM

Sorry for not being clear, I was thinking 12v tube amp.

12V is barely enough for a solid state amp. (most car amps have a switching supply and a transformer to step up the voltage)   

On 12V, you might be able to get a few tenths of a Watt at 30% distortion. That's not something that motivates us too strongly.

Title: Re: Integrated amp feasibility
Post by: Paul Joppa on November 14, 2013, 05:28:44 PM

Now, if you want a preamp, and have 24 volts (battery, right?) I think I can help out.

Title: Re: Integrated amp feasibility
Post by: Chris on November 15, 2013, 05:43:55 AM

Yes, SEX of course...