Dreaming of a DIY 8W Class A amp designed by Nelson Pass?

Looks like an interesting project, Erik!   First order of business after you complete it, linear power supply:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/150VA-DC24V-5A-Low-Noise-LPS-HI-END-Linear-Power-Supply-for-Audio-PSU/11299...

Have fun with it!

First order of business after you complete it, linear power supply:

I knew someone else would immediately comment on the supply so I left it out of my description. :-)

Well if the Mean Well SMPS is good enough for Nelson Pass, then perhaps it’s good enough for us 🧐

I think it was meant to bring the cost of the kit down to enable more people to experiment with the First Watt type circuit.  The power supply in an amp is a significant part of the cost and increases the size of the chassis.  In fact, I think the power supply is at least 50% of how good an amp really is.

@grannyring that is true, but we all know what an over designed power supply can do for the sq of an amp ( any product, actually ). @erik_squires , as an individual who has not found Pass to be your cup of tea, I believe this ACA kit will change your mind, at least understand, what Nelson is all about. I say go for it. I am also, apologizing to you, for my recent negativity I have shown you. Your threads are always interesting, and the " meter " one, is hilarious. Always, Enjoy ! MrD.