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The models that have a "-PS" at the end of the name are models which have a power supply (PS) on the amplifier board. Essentially this means there are rectifiers and bulk caps integrated / included on the PCB, and usually also "housekeeping"
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I get this question now and then. Is there a simple answer?
First what are they to start with?
Hole mount components are the traditional components, with wire leads that are soldered through a hole in the PCB.
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None of the 41Hz audio amps are digital in the sense of taking digital inputs. They all take analogue inputs. There are other switching ("D-class") amplifiers with integrated
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The AMP1x boards, and AMP2, layout is identical to the Tripath boards but there are differences in choice of components. I generally try to use higher spec components
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On a limited scale, yes.
One of the ideas with my kits is to provide high quality amp kits for your own assembly, at very reasonable prices to DIY:ers.
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One of the big advantages with a switch mode amplifier ("D-class" or "T class") are the low losses and therefore the relatively small heat sink requirements.
Especially at partial load, the difference is huge compared to a traditional A/B class amplifier.
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