vanilla truepath ...

[mgoode180566]

Having built an AMP6 and AMP10 ( both basics ) I am addicted.

Would like to have a go at a truepath. HOw much more complex is it to build a truepath ? Does it require much more planning ?

[mikechw]

First you need to practice your SMT soldering skill

[V-bro]

If you follow the steps and read the docs written by Tim (Audiophool) you'll probably manage. But indeed develop some SMD skills first!

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[krilli]

My first significant SMT build was an Amp11. It was pretty nerve-wracking at the beginning, and I was relieved that it was pretty simple to piece together, understand and debug. If I were to do it again, I'd do an Amp3 of some sort first.

[Scratchy]

I agree with krill - build an AMP32 first to develop your SMD skills.

***If it was easy, everyone would be doing it***

[V-bro]

It's a good idea guys, but the chip in the AMP32/AMP11 is a lot harder than the average SMD stuff in Truepath. Although I have to admit that ruining an AMP32 is far less heartbreaking...

I can also recommend to just desolder a lot of stuff from a broken or obsolete computer board and solder it back on helps to develop SMD skills....


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[mgoode180566]

It would seem that the only fearful part of building a Truepath is the SMD construction ? Does SMT on;y appear on the main board ?

[V-bro]

Mainly, a few can be found on the PSU1-VR and PSU1-PS boards...the latter only uses large ones...

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[Scratchy]

quote:Originally posted by V-bro

It's a good idea guys, but the chip in the AMP32/AMP11 is a lot harder than the average SMD stuff in Truepath. Although I have to admit that ruining an AMP32 is far less heartbreaking...

------X-max. can be several meters on any driver, too bad it can be done only once...------

That's my point exactly!
If you can build an AMP32, then you can pretty well build anything with SMT components.

***If it was easy, everyone would be doing it***

[krilli]

IMO there was two parts to the Amp11: The SMT soldering itself, and the "excitement" in building it. I.e., it was pretty stressful to get it all working. My reasoning for doing an Amp32 first is to just annihilate the SMT soldering issue by getting good at it. The product of the exercise is a highly impressive little Amp32.