Gainclones and Gaincards

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Posted by R Browne (A) on March 23, 2012 at 15:31:53

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

The Audio Sector Patek is reputed to be one of the best commercially available gainclones. I've never heard it but it has received favorable reviews. The 47 Labs Gaincard was the original and inspired the DIY gainclone movement. I've had one for a few months and like it a lot.

There is also the 47 Labs Shigaraki integrated amp that was based on the Gaincard circuit and is a bet more user friendly with a continuous rather than stepped volume control, two additional inputs and more conventional binding posts. A pre-owned one can be a good value. I had one for a few years which is what led me to the Gaincard.

47 Labs recently started offering kit components including a 47 Labs/47 Treasure - Model 0347 - 30 wpc amp.

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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)

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