SSR (Short Signal Path) TPA3116D2 (Sold to Jeff T. of Sherman Oaks, California)
This amplifier was built with sonics as a priority. Everything was laid out for the Shortest Signal Path possible. Internal wiring can act as antenna, picking up radio frequency interference & electrical magnetic interference, which can add distortion to the delicate original signal. The shorter the length, the better. My favorite volume potentiometer, a VALAB stepped attenuators, using made in Japan 1% tolerance KOA resistors was used in this build. Only two audiophile quality resistors in the signal path. This hand made volume pot is the most open and transparent I've heard. I sprung for the $40 a pair WBT style gold plated, solid brass binding posts. These are very heavy, solid and I believe contribute to the excellent sound of this amp. The DC power connector and switch were placed on the side, which keeps the power bus wiring to be less than two inches in length. The circuit board is suspended from the top of the chassis on neoprene washers for additional isolation. Elastomer isolation pads adorn the bottom plate. The chassis is a die-cast solid aluminum with a natural, brushed finish. There is no clear coat on it for a natural aluminum patina. A solid aluminum volume knob and Fleawatt placard finishes it off.
Brass FleaPunk TPA3116D2 (Sold to Jason L. of Snohomish, WA)
15 watt per channel TPA3116D2 Class D amplifier. Solid Die-Cast aluminum chassis coated in textured enamel paint. Two coats of gloss clear coat enamel. Antiqued brass faux "steam power" gauge. Weathered look brass power switch and matching brass accent "rivets" on top. Gold plated five way insulated binding posts. Gold plated RCA connectors. Wired with teflon coated, twisted solid copper wire & WBT silver solder. Elastomer isolation feet. Circuit board is mounted on neoprene isolation washers for maximum vibration dissipation. Comes with high quality 12Volt/5amp external power supply.
1949 GE Milligauss Meter TPA3116D2 (Sold to Frank in Streetsboro, Ohio)
1949 Vintage operational Bakelite General Electric United States Navy marked milligauss meter. Needle sweeps to +20 milligauss on power up. This is a very unique, hard to find vintage meter. Die-cast aluminum chassis finished in a hammered silver enamel. Vintage style power switch and reproduction bakelite volume knob. Gold plated five-way binding posts & gold plated RCA connectors. Power is made by the Yuan-Jing "blue/black board" TI TPA3116D2. A 12 volt/5amp external power supply is included. Internal signal wiring is Belden shielded stranded copper. Output wiring is twisted, teflon insulated solid core copper.
Fleawatt "Bare Bones" TPA3122 (Sold to Michael G. of Perrysburg, OH)
Bare Aluminum Enclosure. High quality nickel plated solid brass binding posts. Modern analog panel meter shows DC power supply voltage. TPA3122 amplifier with upgraded power supply & output filter capacitors.
Shindo Green & Maple TPA3116D2 (Sold to Mark H. in Kingwood, TX)
From the new owner....
Derek!
Hooked up the FleaWatt to some Totem DreamCatchers and a Pioneer CD player on my desktop.....
Dexter Gordon is in the ROOM!!!
Can't WAIT until it fully breaks in.....
I'm floored...to say the least.
Gracias....
Mark
Kingwood, Texas
Kingwood, Texas
Code 3 3122D2 Integrated Amplifier (Sold to Michael G. of Perrysburg, OH)
From an anonymous visitor to the blog...
"This guy just keeps knocking 'em out of the park. It isn't because I like every design that comes up, it IS because there is a new and innovative design around every turn. What a relief from manufactured sameness."
TPA3116D2 People Eater (Sold to Michael D. of Centerville, VA)
Cruising the huffer's favorite isle at Home Depot, I came across some new colors being distributed by Rust-Oleum. This one is called plum. It was screaming to be used on an amp chassis. Real maple veneer adorns the front panel. A vintage style toggle switch, and chrome plated, solid brass volume knob is on the front. WBT style gold plated brass, five-way binding posts are on the back. Inside is shielded copper signal wiring and the "getting famous" YuanJing "Blue Board" TPA3116D2. This Class D amplifier, with the included 12 volt, 5 amp supply, is good for a solid 15 watts. E-mail me if you are interested in this one of a kind.
Fleawatt "Fleadough" TDA7492 (Sold to Tracy K. in Senatobia, MS)
Shindo green with brass accents & real Maple veneer. Gold plated RCA connectors & binding posts.
Shielded signal wiring. This is the 12 volt version TDA7492. It's a great sounding chip.
Fleawatt Desktop Speakers (Sold to Dean in Lowell, Massachusetts)
Tang Band W3 3" Neodymium full range drivers. Black die-cast aluminum enclosures veneered with oiled walnut veneer. Brushed aluminum nameplate and five way binding posts complete the package.
Authentic Sorbothane Isolate brand feet keep the speakers from vibrating the supporting surface.
These were tuned by ear with a certain amount of acousastuff fiber & Nichicon Muse capacitor.
Jerry Electronics TPA3122 Decoupage Amp (Sold to Dan P. of Toledo, OH)
TPA3122 Amplifier. Decoupage clock graphic on the top. Weathered finish on the die cast aluminum enclosure.
Five way binding posts. Gold plated RCA connectors.
Brass & Black FleaPunk TPA3116 Amplifier (Sold to Colleen in Darnestown, MD)
Solid metal, brass colored, faux steam power meter. Simulated brass rivets adorn the textured enameled, die-cast aluminum enclosure. Solid brass power switch and chicken head volume knob. Gold plated RCA inputs and five way binding posts. This amplifier has authentic sorbothane isolation pads on the bottom. A TPA3116D2 15 watt per channel amplifier pushes the power.
Silver Knight TPA3110D2 (Sold to Hugo in Greer, South Carolina)
5 watt per channel TPA3110D2 amplifier mounted in a die-cast aluminum chassis. Solid machined aluminum isolation spikes and volume knob. Industrial black enamel.
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