100W Ultimate Fidelity Amplifier

Unfortunately, specs quoted are of little relevance when these transistors are used in audio circuits. In fact, IRF540 fails frequently even in low power AB class circuits if Vbe multiplier is not implemented. Big heatsink is necessary!

Big heatsink is necessary, but with Vbe multiplier (thermal compensation) in class AB current can go to infinity if transistors are open, there is CCS in class A and current only can go to 1,5A independent of temperature.
 
APEX AX14

Good Afternoon Mr.Mile,
Can I use C3856/A1492 instead of C5200/A1943, if yes then do i need to change anything using rail voltage +/-56V, and which will be better c5200 or c3856 in terms of sound qualtiy and stability.
 

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Hello everyone,

I would like to build the FA9 amp as my first diy amp. I have some questions relate to prepare parts, could someone like to help me:

1. I have a pair heatsink with 18cm long as the photo, is it Ok for FA9?
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2. For the power, PSU-5 with 2x10000uf + 2x22000uf is good for this amp? Or without PSU-5?

3. Transformers 2x18VAC@3.18A is enough for two channel?

Thank you!



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Hello everyone,

I would like to build the FA9 amp as my first diy amp. I have some questions relate to prepare parts, could someone like to help me:

1. I have a pair heatsink with 18cm long as the photo, is it Ok for FA9?
1065f441f5fc4ccc663b6e5b5739d4bc.jpg


2. For the power, PSU-5 with 2x10000uf + 2x22000uf is good for this amp? Or without PSU-5?

3. Transformers 2x18VAC@3.18A is enough for two channel?

Thank you!



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This heatsinks can be use but with 0,8-0,9A bias. You need transformer 2x15V 5A for stereo or you can use 2x18V with PSU5 and set to +/-20V. 3,18A will be ok with 800mA bias.
 
Mr. Mile,
I have added rail decoupling near the o/p device and also ground lift.
Is it recommended?
+some reduced the PCB size to 68mmx75mm

reg
Prasi
PS; many revisions, but i want to make it as good as possible.

edit: the black jumper is optional jumper to reduce the trace length from C7 to C of T6.

Hi Bob53,
here are the pdf for rev3 Apex AA9. All views are from component side.
regards
Prasi
 

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