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No, the Aleph Mini is a cut down version of the Aleph 3 as detailed over on DIYAUDIO. 10WPC instead of 30WPC.... At least as I understand it.
I've a 5WPC Amp Camp Amp in my main system for now until the Aleph Mini replaces it.
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The Aleph Mini is a DIY type amp anyway. Pass Labs never released it. That said it is essentially the same circuit as the Aleph 3 with a few differences.... Besides 10WPC is far more suitable in my system than the 30WPC Aleph 3. To go a genuine amp by Nelson Pass with lower wattage I'd otherwise need to look at one of the First Watt amps and they're physically too large for me to fit into my system.
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On 6/3/2018 at 6:39 AM, joshnich said:
I couldnt resist and bought one of these. It arrived earlier in the week and have to say it sounds awesome. Easily one of the best sounding amps that I have owned. I cannot comment on parts quality because I dont enough about them. I went to the builders ebay store and he has a wide variety of products based on classic designs from a clone of the EAR phono stage to clones of niam amps as well. I paid $299.00 plus shipping. But in his store I see what appears to be the same amp for 329.00 and 189.00. Maybe they are different but one wouldnt know from the photos or the listing.
Cant comment on how long it will last but does it sound good.
Very nice, based on this I ordered one. A mate is doing a full recap with Nichicon Muse and big Mundorf electrolytics with Russian silver mica in place of the 0.1 and 0.01uf film caps. Should be pretty special when done. Also changing the RCA's for better quality and repainting the amp black
Why is this PASS design so cheap?
in 2-Channel Home Audio
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I'm running a DACGEAR LDR Pre Mk2. My Abbas Audio DAC and phono stage both have quite a high output level so an active isn't needed. Output impedance can be set on it I believe via settings.
I understand impedance should be set quite low for the Pass amps though don't know what is optimal.
I got the same amp as @joshnich though it's with a mate for a full recap and painting the front and top panels metallic black in automotive 2Pac. The sides, back and bottom will be left naked aluminum as will the screws and power button.
Supposedly its sound has improved significantly already with work done. A combination of Mundorf and Nichicon Muse electrolytics + Russian silver micas.