henry4841 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 The kit is now available at the diyaudio store. There has been some interest in this new class A offering by Nelson on this site. Really cheap for a class A amplifier. https://diyaudiostore.com/collections/aca-mini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Cant go wrong with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 Could a rank amateur assemble that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 16 minutes ago, geezin' said: Could a rank amateur assemble that? If you can follow directions and solder you should have no problems. Soldering is like welding, actually is welding, heat the parts enough to melt the solder and not the other way around. Check each and every component with a cheap parts tester before putting it on the board. No satisfaction like building your own. Guaranteed to have a big smile when finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 Here is the introduction of this project by Nelson Pass last year at the BAF. Cheap simple and from all accounts great sounding within it's limits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 Yes the good part is, do not have to be a welder. Nice topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 So by the time you buy all the parts, chassis, etc., how much is a person into for one of these? What kind of power does this one put out? I'm sure Amir dislikes these, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 Watch the first part of the video. It is the part about the mini ACA. Really does not need a chassis. Put out of away from sight in a cardboard box if you choose to. The total price minus shipping $125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 Ordered one today thanks to this post. $138 with shipping. Thanks @henry4841 for the heads up! I wanted one months ago! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 12 hours ago, henry4841 said: Soldering is like welding, actually is welding, No it is not actually, like...ok. Sorry don't mean to offend, but do not want any noobs to go away with "soldering is welding". It is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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henry4841 Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 11 hours ago, CWOReilly said: Ordered one today thanks to this post. $138 with shipping. Thanks @henry4841 for the heads up! I wanted one months ago! I think it was Captainbeefheart that really favored this mini over the regular ACA. At least the design. No matter what one thinks of Captain he really did seem to know his stuff. If one really wants to know what all the fuss about Class A is about this $125 project is as cheap as I have ever heard of building a class A SS amplifier. Something constructive to do in ones spare time along with the kids as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 4 minutes ago, geezin' said: . Go on, jump in the water. I know you want to. Do not let those 3 legged creatures scare you. Cost of a really good meal for two at most nice places. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Oh I probably will. Gotta move this month so $$$ is short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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