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Old 8th Feb 2023, 2:41 pm   #1
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Default Nytech CA252 Amplifier. Bias settings?

Hi,I'm new to this site and not totally sure how it all works but I was wondering if anyone could advise me on biasing a Nytech ca252 amplifier. It would be gratefully accepted.
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Old 8th Feb 2023, 8:05 pm   #2
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Default Re: Bias settings.

HiFi Engine has the power module schematic.


Looks like one pot for midpoint voltage (RV101) and another for bias current setting (RV102).


Don't know the recommended value for bias but around 5mA or so (about 2mV across each output emitter resistor) would probably be a starting point.


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Default Re: Bias settings.

There's a manual available here - https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_li...io/ca252.shtml that might have the info you need.

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That link seems to go to the same page I found the schematics downloads on. I didn't see any useful manual listed there
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Good point Chris, brain malfunction.

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Default Re: Bias settings.

Try this one - the first schematic image shows the bias as 10mA (note written on the LHS)

https://www.diyaudio.com/community/t.../#post-5493117
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