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Project by Nelson Pass

Project: F5M

Audience

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Build Guide:
  • All Parts Sold Here:

Specs

  • Circuit: AC
  • Output: 25W
  • Build Time: 20 hours

Credits

  • Nelson Pass (Designer)
  • Patrick Farrell (Photography)

F5M

From $ 40.00 USD
3 colors

F5M

From $ 40.00 USD
3 colors

F5M

From $ 40.00 USD
3 colors

The original F5 amplifier was a commercial product made by First Watt in 2008, and like other FW projects, in a limited quantity. Also like other FW amplifiers it was relatively low power Class A, emphasizing simplicity and sonic quality.

Features:

  • Simpler design to the original F5, without compromising the qualities which made the original popular.
  • Input impedance: 47k Ohm
  • Damping factor: ~50

A special and limited edition 4U400 chassis is available for pre-order now that will be suitable for this and many other projects. A range of 3U, 4U and 5U deluxe-style chassis with UMS are in the works to suit this amplifier, and expected to be available in late June. 


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Note - Photos include parts available at the time of publishing. Individual components are subject to change based on availability.