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Power supplies are really interesting in that regard, because they're both (1) one of the best ways to learn as a beginner or intermediate beginner and (2) one
by exmadscientist 2y ago
Power supplies are really interesting in that regard, because they're both (1) one of the best ways to learn as a beginner or intermediate beginner and (2) one of the worst value/$ ways to learn. There are so many decent power supplies out there to buy that I think building your own is not really the right choice, unless you see yourself doing more offline power or even high-power (audio?) amplifiers in the future.
- user_7832 2y ago> high-power (audio?) amplifiers Coincidentally I am interested in that field in the future. Though I'm fairly sure that there are good quality existing designs on github/diyaudio.com, so I likely don't need to design one myself. Would you have any other suggestions for this topic/field?
- pjc50 2y ago> Would you have any other suggestions for this topic/field? Acquire a scope as soon as possible. Doesn't have to be good, expensive, or even digital, but without one you literally cannot see what you are doing. You can emulate this with PC interfaces, but it's so much more convenient as a separate bench instrument. Decide how much of a traditionalist you are. Class D has overwhelmingly won in terms of sound quality, convenience and efficiency, but if you want to build a valve amp and warm your hands around the glow, that's a very pleasant hobby.
- user_7832 2y agoThanks a lot! I definitely plan to get an oscilloscope when I start building. In terms of classes I'm still not sure, but I'll likely go for a multi-channel/amp setup with DSP, perhaps some frequencies Class A & some D. I'll probably first experiment and listen to see what I like when I get started.