A couple of new amplifiers have made their way onto the Parts Express online store.
The first is a revision of the wildly popular Sonic Impact T-Amp. The second generation T-Amp has been completely redesigned from the ground up and even has the ability to run off of batteries now (x8 AA). The 2nd Gen T-Amp features a regulated 12 VDC switching power supply rated at 3 amps output and a 3.5mm stereo input for MP3 players. Price: $59.99
Specifications:
– 2 x 9 watts (4 ohms @ 0.04% THD + N)
– 2 x 15 watts (4 ohms @ 10% THD + N)
– 2 x 10 watts (8 ohms @ 10% THD + N)
– Efficiency: Up to 88%
– Signal to noise ratio: 102 dB
– Dimensions: 1.18" H x 6" W x 5.5" D
The second new amp is the Dayton APA150. I love the look of this amp, it looks like it means business. The Dayton APA150 can be run in stereo or bridged mode, and even has an on board low-pass filter for subwoofer duty. Price: $109.00
Features:
– Full-range line-level outputs
– Small chassis
– High current, discrete power transistors (used in premium amp designs)
– Hefty toroidal power supply transformer
– Low-noise forced air cooling
– Fully adjustable and defeatable electronic 50-150 Hz low-pass filter (18 dB/octave)
– Complete protection against electrical shorting and thermal overload
– Auto-on/off and silent turn-off with no audible transient
– Gold plated RCA inputs/outputs and 5-way binding posts
Specifications:
– 2 x 75 watts RMS (into 4 ohms @ less than 0.01% THD)
– 1 x 150 watts RMS bridged mono @ 8 ohms
– Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 100 dB
– Class A/B design topology
– Input impedance: 47k ohms
– Auto-on sensitivity: 3 mV
– Voltage requirement: 120/230 VAC, 60/50 Hz
– Dimensions: 5-1/2" H x 6" W x 11-1/2" D
Source: Sonic Impact Gen 2 T-Amp with Power Supply
Source: Dayton APA150 150W Power Amplifier
