Find out which Kitronik Amp kit is right for you with this Amplifier Kit Comparison guide. There are seven kits included, and each amp has very unique features. Whether the kit is destined for the classroom or the home lab, this guide will help you choose a kit that suits your needs.
This comparison guide features a short section for each Amplifier. Then, we round it off with a feature comparison table at the end. We're sure that that you'll then have a much clearer picture of each amps features and also which of them is the right one for you. If you haven't got time to read product descriptions, we've also sneaked in a comparison video right at the end.
Amplifier Kit Comparison - What Are Your Options?
Although each of the amps essentially does the same thing, they also all have features that differentiate them from the others. So, first of all, we'll take a look at a quick overview of each option.1 - Kitronik Bluetooth Amplifier
Bring your amplifier case design projects up to date with our new Bluetooth Amplifier Kit and play music from a phone, tablet or computer wirelessly.
The kit is available in 3 different formats; on its own with no speakers, with 4ohm 65mm speakers included or with 8ohm 100mm speakers included.
2 - Kitronik Mono Amp - on/off & LED
The Mono Amp Kit with power switch and status LED adds some new features to our already best selling mono amp kit.
This version of the mono amp also features an onboard on/off switch and also a handy status LED. It uses an NCP2890 audio amplifier IC which can output 1.0W of power.
3 - Kitronik High Power Amplifier
This amplifier kit can output up to 15W per channel into a pair of high-quality speakers, for loud, high-quality stereo output.
It features a power LED, on / off switch and volume control. PCB dimensions: 77.5mm x 59mm. Four mounting points are available, one in each corner.
4 - Kitronik Mono Amp V3.0
Version 3 is the newest version of our best selling Mono Amplifier Kit that can be used with any personal stereo equipment, making it an ideal kit choice for an amplifier case design project.
The kit is supplied with a pre-built jack cable, an 8ohm 66mm speaker, and a AA battery pack and can run off any voltage from 2.2 to 5.5 Volts.
5 - Kitronik Stereo Amplifier
This stereo audio amplifier kit can be used with any personal stereo equipment. It uses a NJM2073D IC with 1W per channel. The kit is supplied with two speakers and a pre-made 3.5mm jack plug.
It works nicely off a 9V battery (not supplied) or a 12V wall power unit.
6 - Kitronik 3W Class D Stereo Amplifier
This 3W class D stereo amplifier offers great sound quality at a power level in between our Deluxe Stereo Amplifier Kit & our High Power Amplifier Kit.
The kit is supplied with a 3.5mm jack lead and 2 high quality, full range speakers which are 5W and 65mm in size.
7 - Kitronik Deluxe Stereo Amplifier
This deluxe amplifier kit can be used with any personal stereo equipment. The kit has a volume control & power LED and 1W per channel.
It can be powered by a battery connected to the PP3 clip or a DC power module can be used.
Kitronik Amplifier Kit Comparison:
| Features | Bluetooth | Mono Sw'/LED | High-Power | Mono Amp | 3W Stereo | Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On/Off | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power LED | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| With PSU | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| USB Power | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| LiPo Power | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bat Power | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Soldering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speaker(s) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mounting Holes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical Volume: | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Software Volume | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Terminal Blocks | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Also Pre-built | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Output Power | 3W | 1W | 15W/Ch | 1W | 1W | 3W | 1W/Ch |
| Price(exVAT) | £30 | £3.75 | £12 | £3.33 | £5.10 | £13.75 | £6.8 |
If you're still on the fence about which kit is for you. Kevin takes a look at some of the kits and also explains some of the differences.
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