RE: Are T-amps and Gainclones DIY-only?

Amp/Preamp Asylum

Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here.

Posted by Tubeham (A) on March 24, 2012 at 09:45:06

In Reply to: Are T-amps and Gainclones DIY-only? posted by ggking7 on March 22, 2012 at 18:34:32:

Dalaudio, based in Ohio, makes superb gainclones at very reasonable prices, starting around $200.

For T-amps, I recommend you try two amplifiers, very reasonably priced:

* Topping TP20 - around $99, available on ebay, Springwater audio in Canada, or Parts Express in the US - TA2020 based amp - puts out 10 watts or so at 8 ohms. The Topping is as good as the Trends at about half the price, ditto Kingrex. Nice quality construction also.

* Dayton Audio DTA-100a - $99 - Parts Express - puts out around 20 watts at 8 ohms

Warning: Both gainclones and T-amps can be addictive. You will be amazed at the quality of sound for the price.

You will need sensitive speakers to use T-amps, especially a TA2020 or TA2024 based amplifier. If you speakers are moderately sensitive, move them into a small roomm when you first try the amp.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - Are T-amps and Gainclones DIY-only? - ggking7 18:34:32 03/22/12 (14)

No, but the best ones are - madisonears 09:57:18 03/24/12 (0)

RE: Are T-amps and Gainclones DIY-only? - Tubeham 09:45:06 03/24/12 (0)

Gainclones and Gaincards - R Browne 15:31:53 03/23/12 (0)

Gainclones are mostly DIY. T-Amps you mostly buy ready to play... - AbeCollins 09:27:05 03/23/12 (0)

I have the Lepai TA-2020 in my bedroom. - soundnut 08:51:57 03/23/12 (5)

RE: I have the Lepai TA-2020 in my bedroom. - hutsondave59 02:28:42 01/04/16 (3)

RE: I have the Lepai TA-2020 in my bedroom. - johns dad 10:57:47 01/04/16 (0)

RE: I have the Lepai TA-2020 in my bedroom. - The Dill 06:13:03 01/04/16 (1)

RE: I have the Lepai TA-2020 in my bedroom. - hutsondave59 21:16:13 01/04/16 (0)

RE: I have the Lepai TA-2020 in my bedroom. - Awe-d-o-file 08:00:15 03/25/12 (0)

T-amps are not DIY-only - DaveT 03:51:28 03/23/12 (0)

RE: Are T-amps and Gainclones DIY-only? - geezerrocket 20:33:27 03/22/12 (2)

How about Trends TA-10.2P + Klipsch Synergy F-10? - ggking7 10:10:38 03/23/12 (0)

RE: Are T-amps and Gainclones DIY-only? - geezerrocket 09:10:11 03/23/12 (0)

Follow Ups

RE: Are T-amps and Gainclones DIY-only? - Tubeham 09:45:06 03/24/12 (0)

Post a Message!