Homemade Hi-Fi Amplifier

Hi, I've been wanting to design and build my own hi-fi amp for a while now, but whenever I look into it I get completely overwhelmed by it and give up. It's especially frustrating because I've now finished my 3rd year in electronic engineering at Uni; I'm not exactly an expert but I know a thing or two about electronics.

What's the best way to ease myself into this project? Maybe a guide/book/tutorial kind of thing? I just need a bit of a helping hand for this!

Thanks a lot.

Some reading:
DIY AUDIO PROJECTS - Do-It-Yourself Hi-Fi for Audiophiles
diyAudio

Thanks for the reply. I've already come across a few sites like that one - but what I need is help with designing one. I don't want to build someone else's design.

Thanks a lot.

breakshift said:

Thanks for the reply. I've already come across a few sites like that one - but what I need is help with designing one. I don't want to build someone else's design.

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If you have to ask, you're no where near been able to design one - it's not a question for a forum, it's a few years at college, followed by years of experience.

If you really want to design you own, then you need to read and understand some good books/tutorials on analog circuit design and audio amplifier design.

Also, develop a working knowledge of how to simulate circuits with Spice (LTspice, Pspice, Electronic Workbench, etc.). It's invaluable in verifying the design of your circuits before you build them.