Q17 is an amplifier based on the QUAD405 current dumping principle.
Please refer to Project description.pdf from Tiberiu Vicol's original design.
Use KiCad 6.0 or later to open and edit source files. KiCad 6.0 can be downloaded from CERN.
For the Q17-Mini project (100W @ 8 Ohms):
The first version of the board was released on December 8, 2021.
Version 1.3 published on August 28, 2022.
All files are located in Q17-Mini-1.3 directory:
Q17-Mini KiCad source - Q17-Mini amplifier KiCad source files.
Gerber-Q17-Mini-[version].zip - production gerber files for Q17-Mini amplifier.
Q17-Mini-schematic.pdf - schematic for Q17-Mini amplifier.
Q17-Mini-BOM.html - interactive BOM for Q17-Mini amplifier (to open with a Navigator).
Measures Q17 1.3 - Various test curves.
Q17-Mini-drilling.pdf - Drilling plan for heatsink.
Construction, discussion and support at https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/solid-state/374507-q17-quad405-audiophile-approach-perfect-sound.html
You can very simply manufacture your PCB via JLCPCB (https://jlcpcb.com) or PCBWay (https://www.pcbway.com) using the Gerber files available on this repository. You can also contact me, from time to time I have some spare copies of the Q17 PCBs that can be sold to you at cost price.
Q17-Mini v1.3 (95x75mm)
95x75mm 2 Oz PCB
