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3. Elektor Magazine Archives

Many old Elektor issues have been scanned as PDFs. Search for "Elektor audio amplifier project pdf" on archive.org. Their 1980s "Discotheque Amplifier" series is legendary.

3.3 Schematic (text description)

Project 5: LM3886 Hi-Fi Gainclone (68W)

Best for: High-end home stereo, reference monitors. Key Specs: 68W into 4Ω, 0.03% THD, slew rate 19V/µs. practical audio amplifier circuit projectspdf

The LM3886 is the gold standard for DIY hi-fi. A practical project PDF will include:

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3. Advanced Project: 100W MOSFET Power Amplifier

Use: PA system, home theater subwoofer, guitar amp. Power: ±35V to ±45V DC (dual rail). Output: 100W into 4Ω.

Simplified practical diagram (using IRF540/IRF9540): Pin 6 → +12V Pin 4 → GND

      +45V
       │
       ┴ 10000µF
       │
       ├──IRF9540 (P-channel) Source
       │      │
       │    Gate─┬─100Ω─┬──From VAS stage
       │      │      │
       │    Drain──┐ 100kΩ
       │          │  │
       │          │  ┴ GND
       │          │
       ├──Output Node─────Speaker (+)
       │          │
       │    Source of IRF540 (N-channel)
       │      │
       │    Gate─┬─100Ω─┬──From VAS stage
       │      │      │
       │    Drain─┐  100kΩ
       │          │  │
      -45V        │  ┴ GND
       │          │
       ┴ 10000µF  │
                 GND

(You need a proper driver stage before the MOSFETs – use an op-amp or discrete transistors.)

Search for PDF:
"100W MOSFET audio amplifier project PDF"
→ Look for "Project 101" from Elliott Sound Products (ESP) – a legendary practical design.


2.2 Circuit Description (Common Emitter with Voltage Divider Bias)