So my amplifier blew up, and while I technically could change

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2016-07-05 16:36:47 Post No. 55425917
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:36:47 Post No. 55425917 [Report]

So my amplifier blew up, and while I technically could change the blown transistors (assuming i can find them), I might as well upgrade.

This old amp was a Creek CAS 4040 and it was okay, but i'd like something better. I guess my budget would be around max ~300$USD, it needs to drive two B&W D601 and i wouldn't mind it having a decent headphone amp so i don't have to use a separate one for my K712s, but it's not a fundamental requirement.

There was also a problem with noise coming from the electrical outlet, how can I circumvent that? I was told a low pass filter could be a viable solution, but this is an area I'm unfortunately not so experienced in yet (which is why I'm asking for advice here).

Pic related, the now broken amp I have.

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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:38:43 Post No.55425936
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:38:43 Post No.55425936 [Report]

AUDIOPHILE THREAD

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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:41:45 Post No.55425977
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:41:45 Post No.55425977 [Report]

>>55425917
Daily reminder that speakers and acoustic foam matter more than your 5k dollar amp.

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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:46:03 Post No.55426029
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:46:03 Post No.55426029 [Report]

>>55425977
i don't doubt it. I still need a decent amp, since i'm out one right now, and might as well buy a good one for a change

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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:46:30 Post No.55426039
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:46:30 Post No.55426039 [Report]

>>55425917
Build your won.

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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:47:59 Post No.55426055
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:47:59 Post No.55426055 [Report]

>>55425917
Get an old Cambridge Audio or NAD. It's all you'll ever need.
Got mine for 70 euros.

>noise coming from the electrical outlet
Use any outlet strip with power filter for 20 bucks.

If you are feeling extra audiphile faggot put a ferrite ring on the cable too.

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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:48:05 Post No.55426056
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:48:05 Post No.55426056 [Report]

>>55426039
interesting. any schematics you'd recommend?

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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:48:49 Post No.55426064
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:48:49 Post No.55426064 [Report]

>>55426056
>what is google

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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:50:01 Post No.55426075
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:50:01 Post No.55426075 [Report]

>>55426064
i was asking for something more personal, but alright

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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:51:04 Post No.55426087
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Anonymous 2016-07-05 16:51:04 Post No.55426087 [Report]

>>55426064
>you'd recommend
>you'd