Integrated amp feasibility

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Offline docbob52

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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?

Garrard 301/ high mass plinth, SME 312S tonearm/ Sleeping beauty cartridge/ Denon AU 320SUT. Transcendent audio GG preamp and OTL SOB power amp. Blumenstein Orca/Dungeness Speakers

Second system.  BH Paramount 300B amps.  BeePre.  Sony SCD777ES, Wyred4 sound Dac. Mac mini.

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Reply #1 on: November 13, 2013, 02:10:44 PM
I think the S.E.X. amp should be just the ticket.

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Reply #2 on: November 14, 2013, 10:26:30 AM
What about a 12 volt battery powered amp?


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Reply #3 on: November 14, 2013, 11:02:44 AM
How much are you budgeting for this endeavor?


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Reply #4 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?

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Reply #5 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

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Reply #6 on: November 14, 2013, 03:55:17 PM
Sorry for not being clear, I was thinking 12v tube amp.


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Reply #7 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.

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Reply #8 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.

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Reply #9 on: November 15, 2013, 05:43:55 AM
Yes, SEX of course...


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