"Schostakovich" TPA3116D2 Dueland Western Electric (Sold to Norman G. of Englewood, Colorado)

Stand alone 2 channel TPA3116D2 in an elegantly simple aluminum enclosure.  

This custom built amplifier has a R core transformer and regulated power supply board.

Nichicon Muse power supply capacitors.  Elastomer washers under the circuit boards for vibration isolation. Input wire is shielded Belden Brilliance & the output wire is the new Dueland 18 gauge oil impregnated, cotton insulated, tinned copper Western Electric clone wire.

Large elastomer isolation pads under the enclosure.

$375

"Holst" TPA3116D2 Dueland Wire (Sold to Mark W. of Woodridge, IL)

This gorgeous sounding amplifier was assembled with top-shelf audiophile components.  The TPA3116D2 is such a good sounding chip amplifier that mating it with good quality components  and a high quality linear power supply takes it to another level.  This is the first amplifier I've equipped with a "capacitor array" power supply.  This entails an array of sixty-eight Rubycon YXF high frequency, low impedance 220uf capacitors.  This is a silly amount of capacitance for an amplifier that sips current.  However, it allows immediate and fast current delivery to the amplifier.   Additional power supply capacitance on the amplifier board is provided by silky smooth sounding Elna Silmic II 1000uf capacitors.   Feeding the power supply is a huge (and expensive) 65VA R type transformer that has more than enough power to feed the capacitor array during large dynamic swings.   

The amplifier board itself is mounted on a 3/4" slab of Sitka Spruce wood.  Harware includes premium WBT style gold plated binding posts and Neutrik gold plated RCA inputs.  An Alps blue velvet volume pot is mounted front and center.   Wiring includes solid core copper power wiring, shielded Belden brilliance input wire and the output wire is the very special and expensive, Dueland brand oil impregnated, cotton insulated, 18gauge tinned copper.  (A close copy of the Western Electric wire)  A fire engine red LED is mounted above the volume control.

$545 plus actual shipping.
Here is a comment from the owner after the amp was received:
The integrated amp right out of the box is very impressive musically with exceptional build quality. It runs cool and operates dead silent. After a good break in period I will send further info on my opinions/comments. I think with this amp you HIT A HOME RUN. 

"Gerry Mulligan" TPA3116D2 (Sold to Chris C. in Littleton, Colorado)

Have you read all the superlatives regarding the TPA3116D2 chip amps?

Imagine what one sounds like mated with high quality or even boutique audiophile parts!

This amplifier was built with a R core transformer, 1000uf Nichicon Muse capacitors in the power supply, Belden Brilliance shielded copper input wiring, boutique Jupiter cotton insulated 4N purity copper output wire, solid-core copper power supply wiring, DACT style stepped attenuator that uses high tolerance SMD resistors, Solen brand gold plated binding posts and Neutrik gold plated RCA connectors.   This amplifier has the circuit board mounted on a 3/4" thick piece of maple, affixed with brass hardware.   

$400 plus shipping.  Lifetime Warranty.

"Mancini" TPA3116D2 with Goldpoint Attenuator (Sold to David F. of Buffalo, NY)

R Type Transformer.  Panasonic FC and Nichicon Muse power supply capacitors.  Goldpoint stepped attenuator.  Solen binding posts.   Neutrik Rean RCA inputs.   Teflon insulated, solid-core copper signal wiring and WBT TCSS output wire.   WBT style premium gold plated binding posts.  Circuit board is mounted on rubber vibration isolating washers. 

The goldpoint stepped attenuator is highly regarded and one of the most transparent sounding stepped attenuators available.
$525 plus shipping.

"Amati" TPA3116D2 Dual Input & Sitka Spruce (Sold to Aaron T. of Leawood, KS)

The circuit board in this amplifier is mounted on a 3/4" thick piece of Sitka Spruce wood.

Two inputs.  Alps Blue Velvet Volume Pot.  Toroidal transformer with regulated power supply.  Teflon insulated solid core copper hook-up wire.   Solen brand binding posts and Neutrik Rean RCA inputs.

Elna Silmic II power supply capacitors.  

The TPA3116D2 is one of the most written about chip amps in recent times, on all of the major audio forums.  There is a reason for this.  This special sounding integrated circuit deserves high quality parts.
$475 plus shipping.

Ravel II (Sold to Joon K. of Middle Village, NY)

Elna Silmic II power supply capacitors.  Regulated Power supply with 4700uf additional capacitance.

Ultra quiet R Type transformer.

TPA3116D2 is mounted on a 3/4" thick piece of Sitka Spruce wood.  Jupiter cotton insulated solid core 4N copper output wire and shielded copper input wire.  Silky smooth Alps blue velvet volume pot.

Binding posts are gold plated solid copper.  Neutrik RCA connectors.

"Joyce Cooling" TPA3116D2 Remote Control with Subwoofer Outputs (Sold to Thomas of Oakland, California)

Nichicon Fine Gold power supply capacitors.  Remote control volume.

Two inputs and stereo line level subwoofer outputs.  Premium gold plated WBT Style binding posts and Neutrik gold plated RCA inputs.

The water used to make your whiskey....

(Photo courtesy of James Transformer Manufacturing)

"AC power is the raw material for the output of the component. Make beer, wine, scotch or bourbon with bad water and you get a bad product. Make an audio component with a generic off-the-shelf toroidal transformer and you are going to get a generic sounding component. It won’t be terrible, but it will fail to scale the heights of what is possible." (Doug Blackburn of Soundstage)

"Koussevitzky" TPA3116D2 (Sold to Kregg H. of Dallas, Texas)

TPA3116D2 with upgraded Nichicon Muse power supply capacitors.  Audiophile quality R Core transformer. (internal linear power supply)  Teflon insulated, silver coated 4N copper output wire.  Fully shielded copper input wire.  Gold plated connectors.

Fleawatt Vintage Flip Clock

Vintage flip style clock workings mounted on a gorgeous solid slab of Canary Wood.

Vintage style cloth cord and plug.

Edison Globe Lamp (Available)

Globe shaped Edison bulb mounted in an aluminum enclosure with a functioning vintage panel meter.

1950's style cloth cord and grounded plug.   Copper colored accents, including machined wheel styled knobs and lamp socket.  Switch on the back is the master power.  Knob on the right is a dimmer for the bulb.  Knob on the left moves the needle on the panel meter.  Emits a gorgeous, warm light.  A fun, unique, handmade piece for the office or home.  $200 plus shipping.

Fleawatt Speed Read Clock (Sold to Paul S. of Ostrander Bay, MI)

Vintage 1950's "Speed Read" clock.  Removed from it's shabby housing and mounted on a die-cast aluminum enclosure.  Motor has been lubricated.  New 1950's style houndstooth cloth power cord.   A one of a kind piece.

"Mussorgsky" TPA3116D2 (Sold to James M. of Wilkes Barre, PA)

Heavy machined aluminum enclosure.

 Giant toroidal power transformer along with 4700uf of capacitance on a separate regulated power supply board.   Boutique Solen brand gold plated binding posts.  Gold plated REAN connectors.  High purity copper, gold plated IEC input with integrated fuse.  Kimber TCSS output wire and Belden Brilliance shielded input wire.   Alps blue velvet volume control.

Weston Kilovolt Meter Lamp (Sold to Steve L. of Lynnwood, Washington)

Three warm glowing Edison bulbs & a working 1940's vintage Weston Kilovolt panel meter.

One of a kind, handmade lamp art.  It's not too late to ask Mrs. Claus for one.
7.5" x 7.5"x 2.5"

Weston Kilovolt Meter Lamp (Sold to Steve L. of Lynnwood, Washington)

Three warm glowing Edison bulbs & a working 1940's vintage Weston Kilovolt panel meter.

One of a kind, handmade lamp art.  It's not too late to ask Mrs. Claus for one.
7.5" x 7.5"x 2.5"

Vintage Radio Dial Belts Display Box Lamp (Sold to Dean M. of Massachusetts)

Vintage Radio Dial Belts steel box with drawer from an old hardware store.  Gorgeous rusty/weathered patina that only old age is capable of producing.  Ceramic sockets are painted with enamel to blend with the metal box.  An on/off with rotary dimmer switch is on the left side.  A vintage style cloth covered, twisted electrical cord with vintage style plug on the back.

The photos do not capture the beautiful warm glow these bulbs produce in a dark room.

A perfect gift for the antique radio enthusiast.

Box measures approximately 5"x6"x14"

The Ravel (Sold to Guillaume B. of Paris, France)

This amplifier is hand crafted with high quality audiophile components throughout, including gold plated, solid copper binding posts.  A well regulated power supply is set to the voltage I feel produces the most tube like sound from the TPA3116D2.  Listening tests have led me to choose a particular R type transformer that I feel sounds the best with the 3116.  The circuit boards used in this amp are insulated from vibration by elastomer pads.  Elastomer pads on the bottom of the support posts further isolate the chassis from vibration.  A highly respected Alps blue velvet volume pot, combined with my favorite hook-up wire combination is all part of the recipe.  I'm thrilled this amplifier will leave my hands and reside in Paris, France.   An amplifier built by an avid audiophile for a fellow audiophile. 

Brigg's Tobacco Can Lamp (Available)

Vintage Briggs pipe tobacco can with a globe shaped LET Edison style bulb.

Dimmer switch on back allows one to set the lumens to their desired brightness.

Vintage style twisted cotton cord and 1940's style plug.

Perfect addition to the man cave.

"Kishore Kumar" R-Type Transformer TPA3116 (Sold to Ashok G. of Lexington, MA)

This TPA3116D2 build has an internal power supply featuring an audiophile quality R type transformer pumping out 19 volts after rectification and 4700uf of extra power supply filtering.   Fully shielded copper input wiring and Kimber TCSS teflon coated, high purity copper output wire.  An Alps blue velvet potentiometer is graced with a machined aluminum knob.   

Edison Lamp (Sold to Glenn A. of Highlands Ranch, CO)

Three candelabra size "Edison" bulbs grace this black textured 7.5"x7.5"x2" aluminum enclosure.

A 1940's vintage working Weston panel meter is encased for decoration.  The warm glow from 

this lamp can be compared to three candles.   A dimmer switch is located on the back, which allows variable amounts of brightness levels.  A vintage style toggle switch on the front powers it up. A one of a kind, handmade lamp.

This same style lamp can be purchased for $225 plus actual shipping charges.