Hifime DX200 SPDIF and analog Tripath amplifier 2X150W Jantzen Caps

Tripath amplifiers Tripath class-T amplifiers are known for their great smooth sound, often compared to that of a tube amplifier. The Tripath company filed a patent in 1996 however the company soon went out of business. Thankfully there are still chips available so we can produce these wonderful sounding Tripath amps. The DX200 The DX200 is a Tripath amplifier based on the TK2050 chipset, as used in our T1, T2, T3 and T4 amplifiers. It uses the Tripath TC2001 controller together with STMicroelectronics STA516BE output stage chip in BTL mode. The Tripath amplifiers, and especially TK2050 is known for a smooth sound signature, reminiscent of that of a tube amp but with a deep black background. Our bare PCB DIY amps have been very popular because of this, so we are now happy to offer the encased DX200 to a wider audience. This is a class D amplifier, sometimes referred to as Class-T (for Tripath). The analog signal goes directly to the TC2001 controller, while the SPDIF signal goes to a Sabre ES9023 DAC chip on the way to the controller.The Tripath controller converts the analog signal to PWM signal that is amplified by the output stage chip. The design is very simple, which is responsible for the clear audio quality. Compact size This amp is smaller than it looks in the photos! Just 12 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep and 3.5 cm high! Usage The DX200 has a minimalist design and functions. There is a single 3.5 mm connector used for either an analog signal or a digital SPDIF/optical signal. The volume control on the front obviously controls volume and power is supplied from any suitable power supply in the range of 36V to 56V. When using 4 ohm speakers the max voltage is 48V. The minimum voltage is 36V, as the relays will not turn on if the supply voltage is lower. We recommend using 48V for all speakers. Power supply (not included!) The DX200 needs an external power supply. We recommend the Meanwell GST280A. Alternatively the SMPS300RS 48V 230V or 115V if you don’t mind a DIY bare PCB solution. The power supply connector is the higher current 5.5/2.5 plug, center pin positive. We have a cable available for DIY builds (the Meanwell has this plug already). Inputs Analog Analog stereo through 3.5mm mini jack plug SPDIF (optical): Accept all sample rates up to 192kHz and 24bit 3.5mm optical connector (shared with analog input) The SPDIF input is converted to analog using ES9023 DAC chip soldered on the PCB. This assures a minimal signal path of the analog audio signal on it’s way to the Tripath TC2001 controller. Outputs 2x150W to 4 ohm@38V 2x120W to 8 ohm@48V 2x160W to 8 ohm@56V Speaker outputs use banana style connectors. It is very important that you avoid shorting the output (connecting the and – together) as that might damage the amplifier. The two negative outputs can not be connected together, as they are not common ground. Other Specs Jantzen Cross Cap Speaker protection relay, preventing “pop”sound during power on/off Analog input impedance: 20K Input sensitivity for full power: 1.5V rms Gain: 25x Size:115x95x34mm. (excluding volume control 17mm) Weight: 450g model: DX200 ​