Ovation nx-Amplifier: A 100 W class AB Current Feedback Amplifier
This power amp design is based on the sx-Amplifier topology, but with the TIS and output stage re-configured for class AB operation, enabling it to deliver 100 W into 8 Ohms. I have kept the design very simple, retaining the…
Ovation sx-Amplifier: A 15 W RMS class A Current Feedback Amplifier
Update November 2015. For the sx-Amplifier, you can now buy a complete set of very high quality Double Sided THP Gold Flashed PCB’s from Jim’s Audio here: sx-Amplifier DSTHP Gold Flashed PCB Set The Ovation sx-Amplifier is a low component…
Ovation e-Amp: A 180 Watt Class AB VFA Featuring Ultra Low Distortion
The e-Amp is a 180 Watt RMS (very conservatively rated into 8 Ω ) fully balanced symmetrical (‘FBS’) amplifier featuring an emitter follower triple (EFT) bipolar output stage and beta enhanced VAS stage. The amplifier can be configured using jumpers…
Ovation 250 Power Amplifier
The Ovation 250: A 250W per Channel Audio Power Amplifer (updated 1st June 2013) Introduction Diy Audio is a wonderful activity:- if you cannot afford a $10 000 power amp, you can always build one that comes pretty damn close in…
Output Coupling Inductors
Inductors on the output of an amplifer are used to isolate the amplifer from capacitive loads at HF and ensure stability. There has been quite some debate on DIYaudio.com as to whether they are audible, necessary, or just the result of designers…
