Which amp for 5 speakers of home cinema? Class D or chip amp?

[chuckd]

I built an F5 turbo v2 for turntable and CDs.

Now I need a new receiver to update the new codecs. But figured I'd build my own amplifiers for the speakers and buy a processor. So I don't have to pay for the amplifier part in these integrated receivers which never really got loud enough.

But I can't afford to buy and build another F5 turbo especially considering I need five of them.

So I got interested in class D amps given relatively low cost to build. Then I came across the chip amp for the same reason.

Reading the forums I couldn't work out which would be more appropriate for my needs.

The only source will be digital from streaming services or the PS5 via the TV.

Anyone have any thoughts on the matter and can point me in the right direction? The LM3886 seemed popular...

Thanks.

 

[andrewlebon]

FX9 AB class simple and cheap to build

 

[chuckd]

Thanks Andrew. Do you know where I can get the PCBs? They're not in the diy audio store. I'll check in the thread otherwise. Cheers.

 

[availlyrics]

I would go for Class D for home theater, for lesser carbon footprint and simplicity, Almost all modern multi ch, AV receiver use Class D.
For quality stereo setup, I prefer Class AB
LM3886 is currently in short supply, TDA7294 is the second-best option

 

[NareshBrd]

5.1 with 1875 or 2030A, Chinese or original.
Populated boards are about $6 here, transformer etc. extra.
That will be about 100W total, and quite cheap.
Also, quite competent.