Aleph 30 (Volksamp) amplifier page - Updated!

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Two stage, single-ended Class A amplifier, 2x30W, designed by Nelson Pass.

I designed the PCB layout, based on original component placement. I tried to be as close to the original design, as possible.

Construction details:

Left
Empty PCBs, after the arrival

Right
Populating of PCBs started

Left
The input connection closeup

Right
Populated PCBs, FETs not mounted yet

Left
Closeup of mounted components

 

Chassis construction
Heatsinks after the eloxing
PCB assembly to the heatsink
Chassis assembly
Power supply board
 
PS board almost finished
     

The whole PCB was designed based on Nelson's original layout (can be found in the service manual). The PCB was made in a professional PWB factory. PCB properties are 70um Cu, on both sides, double sided FR4 boards. Heatsinks are made in Hungary, by Alcoa Corp. in Székesfehérvár.

Components:

- Holco audiophile resistors (1/4 and 1/2W)
- Panasonic 3W resistors
- Matched FET tarnsistors (IRFP 240)
- Panasonic FC capacitors
- Silver Mica capacitors
- 2x70um Cu FR4 PCB
- Kimber hook-up wires
- Neutrik XLR connectors
- Wampire binding posts

PSU components:

- Nippon Chemicon 68000uF/50V capacitors
- Wima capacitors
- OnSemi MUR series diodes
- 2x70um Cu FR4 PCB
- Gold plated EIC connector


All the things here only for DIY. Not for commercial use!

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