Howdy,
As mentioned in one of my threads threatening to wield my soldering iron- I'm looking to dive in and make something.
I came upon this and wonder if anyone has heard about it, or can take a look and see if it seems an appropriate first time project. It can be built as a stereo amp or monoblock. I'd be doing it as a stereo amp, at 8 watts per channel.
Here's the link-
https://diyaudiostore.com/collections/amp-camp-amp/products/amp-camp-amp-kit?variant=7072933085218
Let me know what you think.
Jim
PS- I'm not concerned about the power; my speakers are fairly efficient. I'm also not under any illusions about replacing my integrated- I'm just looking for a beginner's project.
Jim,
That looks like a fun project, especially since it's a kit by Nelson Pass. I had heard about it before. Assuming you can hone your soldering skills, would you be able to test it to make sure it works? I think I could learn to solder again, but testing.... I kinda doubt it.
Nick
Quote from: James Edward on May 02, 2021, 02:02:21 PM
Howdy,
As mentioned in one of my threads threatening to wield my soldering iron- I'm looking to dive in and make something.
I came upon this and wonder if anyone has heard about it, or can take a look and see if it seems an appropriate first time project. It can be built as a stereo amp or monoblock. I'd be doing it as a stereo amp, at 8 watts per channel.
Here's the link-
https://diyaudiostore.com/collections/amp-camp-amp/products/amp-camp-amp-kit?variant=7072933085218
Let me know what you think.
Jim
PS- I'm not concerned about the power; my speakers are fairly efficient. I'm also not under any illusions about replacing my integrated- I'm just looking for a beginner's project.
I was hired to assemble two ACA 1.8s about 3 weeks ago. Customer was going to run each stereo chassis as parallel or bridge configuration. Not a beginner's project as instructions not Heathkit quality but more general with some photos.
cheers
steve
Quote from: steve on May 03, 2021, 08:21:12 AM
Quote from: James Edward on May 02, 2021, 02:02:21 PM
Howdy,
As mentioned in one of my threads threatening to wield my soldering iron- I'm looking to dive in and make something.
I came upon this and wonder if anyone has heard about it, or can take a look and see if it seems an appropriate first time project. It can be built as a stereo amp or monoblock. I'd be doing it as a stereo amp, at 8 watts per channel.
Here's the link-
https://diyaudiostore.com/collections/amp-camp-amp/products/amp-camp-amp-kit?variant=7072933085218
Let me know what you think.
Jim
PS- I'm not concerned about the power; my speakers are fairly efficient. I'm also not under any illusions about replacing my integrated- I'm just looking for a beginner's project.
I was hired to assemble two ACA 1.8s about 3 weeks ago. Customer was going to run each stereo chassis as parallel or bridge configuration. Not a beginner's project as instructions not Heathkit quality but more general with some photos.
cheers
steve
Any suggestions appreciated for a beginner kit.
Jim
Steve- I'm looking at the Heathkit site. I had no idea they were still in existence. Thanks. Truthfully, I'm looking for things to hone my non-existent skills, so I'm sure anything will do. An egg timer, Tice clock, etc...
Quote from: James Edward on May 03, 2021, 02:55:04 PM
Steve- I'm looking at the Heathkit site. I had no idea they were still in existence. Thanks. Truthfully, I'm looking for things to hone my non-existent skills, so I'm sure anything will do. An egg timer, Tice clock, etc...
Your welcome James. I also had no idea Heathkit was still around.
Radio Shack is also online.
www.radioshack.com
cheers and good fortune James.
steve
Quote from: Nick B on May 02, 2021, 03:29:39 PM
Jim,
That looks like a fun project, especially since it's a kit by Nelson Pass. I had heard about it before. Assuming you can hone your soldering skills, would you be able to test it to make sure it works? I think I could learn to solder again, but testing.... I kinda doubt it.
Nick
I saw this and am tempted to have a go at it as well. So very cheap.
Steve Guttenberg (The Audiophiliac) did a nice comparison with the Schiit and First Watt amps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPD0-QXj9kg
Quote from: malloy on May 03, 2021, 07:07:14 PM
Quote from: Nick B on May 02, 2021, 03:29:39 PM
Jim,
That looks like a fun project, especially since it's a kit by Nelson Pass. I had heard about it before. Assuming you can hone your soldering skills, would you be able to test it to make sure it works? I think I could learn to solder again, but testing.... I kinda doubt it.
Nick
I saw this and am tempted to have a go at it as well. So very cheap.
Steve Guttenberg (The Audiophiliac) did a nice comparison with the Schiit and First Watt amps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPD0-QXj9kg
Steve's clutter is, uhm... disconcerting.
Check out Audio Note Kits.
charles
https://ankaudiokits.com/ .... a bit pricey....
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 11:58:47 AM
https://ankaudiokits.com/ .... a bit pricey....
Yes- as much as I would love to do an Audio Note kit, I need to play in the sandbox first. My best analogy would be driving and crashing your first car... Better a '65 Belvedere (in my case) than a Porsche. BTW, I didn't crash the Belvedere- it died of natural causes.
Quote from: James Edward on May 05, 2021, 02:13:44 PM
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 11:58:47 AM
https://ankaudiokits.com/ .... a bit pricey....
Yes- as much as I would love to do an Audio Note kit, I need to play in the sandbox first. My best analogy would be driving and crashing your first car... Better a '65 Belvedere (in my case) than a Porsche. BTW, I didn't crash the Belvedere- it died of natural causes.
That Belvedere is likely worth some big bucks today :thumb:
My buddies were into the GTO...
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 03:07:32 PM
Quote from: James Edward on May 05, 2021, 02:13:44 PM
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 11:58:47 AM
https://ankaudiokits.com/ .... a bit pricey....
Yes- as much as I would love to do an Audio Note kit, I need to play in the sandbox first. My best analogy would be driving and crashing your first car... Better a '65 Belvedere (in my case) than a Porsche. BTW, I didn't crash the Belvedere- it died of natural causes.
That Belvedere is likely worth some big bucks today :thumb:
My buddies were into the GTO...
My parents had a '65 GOAT. Lots of fun!
https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1431344/1965-plymouth-belvedere-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601
Quote from: P.I. on May 05, 2021, 07:00:37 PM
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 03:07:32 PM
Quote from: James Edward on May 05, 2021, 02:13:44 PM
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 11:58:47 AM
https://ankaudiokits.com/ .... a bit pricey....
Yes- as much as I would love to do an Audio Note kit, I need to play in the sandbox first. My best analogy would be driving and crashing your first car... Better a '65 Belvedere (in my case) than a Porsche. BTW, I didn't crash the Belvedere- it died of natural causes.
That Belvedere is likely worth some big bucks today :thumb:
My buddies were into the GTO...
My parents had a '65 GOAT. Lots of fun!
I'd never heard the GTO called a GOAT before.
To paraphrase Paul Harvey, here might be "The Rest of the Story"...
https://robertstthomas.com/pontiac-gto-called-goat/
Quote from: P.I. on May 05, 2021, 07:00:37 PM
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 03:07:32 PM
Quote from: James Edward on May 05, 2021, 02:13:44 PM
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 11:58:47 AM
https://ankaudiokits.com/ .... a bit pricey....
Yes- as much as I would love to do an Audio Note kit, I need to play in the sandbox first. My best analogy would be driving and crashing your first car... Better a '65 Belvedere (in my case) than a Porsche. BTW, I didn't crash the Belvedere- it died of natural causes.
That Belvedere is likely worth some big bucks today :thumb:
My buddies were into the GTO...
My parents had a '65 GOAT. Lots of fun!
Wow, somebody had cool parents....... 8)
Quote from: tmazz on May 06, 2021, 09:09:55 PM
Quote from: P.I. on May 05, 2021, 07:00:37 PM
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 03:07:32 PM
Quote from: James Edward on May 05, 2021, 02:13:44 PM
Quote from: Nick B on May 05, 2021, 11:58:47 AM
https://ankaudiokits.com/ .... a bit pricey....
Yes- as much as I would love to do an Audio Note kit, I need to play in the sandbox first. My best analogy would be driving and crashing your first car... Better a '65 Belvedere (in my case) than a Porsche. BTW, I didn't crash the Belvedere- it died of natural causes.
That Belvedere is likely worth some big bucks today :thumb:
My buddies were into the GTO...
My parents had a '65 GOAT. Lots of fun!
Wow, somebody had cool parents....... 8)
I am definitely my father's son! My Dad, the old school street rodder! My Mom liked that 389, too 👍🏼 The red stripe Firestones didn't last long...
This is what it looked like. My Mom was all about lavender... even her hair as she got older.
Quote from: P.I. on May 06, 2021, 01:38:29 PM
https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1431344/1965-plymouth-belvedere-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601
Yeah... I read the ad. Mine was slightly different. Slant 225 6 cylinder, zero options. I doubt the resale value would be much above 50 bucks. I think the only thing in common would be the fenders. Maybe the cigarette lighter. It looked more like this:
http://smclassiccars.com/uploads/postfotos/1965-plymouth-belvedere-1-2-sedan-post-car-big-block-4spd-roller-savoy-64-a990-8.jpg
Quote from: James Edward on May 07, 2021, 02:30:56 PM
Quote from: P.I. on May 06, 2021, 01:38:29 PM
https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1431344/1965-plymouth-belvedere-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601
Yeah... I read the ad. Mine was slightly different. Slant 225 6 cylinder, zero options. I doubt the resale value would be much above 50 bucks. I think the only thing in common would be the fenders. Maybe the cigarette lighter. It looked more like this:
http://smclassiccars.com/uploads/postfotos/1965-plymouth-belvedere-1-2-sedan-post-car-big-block-4spd-roller-savoy-64-a990-8.jpg
:rofl: :thumb:
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