{"product_id":"babelfish-f8","title":"Babelfish F8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe First Watt F8 is yet another incredible amplifier from Nelson Pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official schematics for the F8 have not been published by Nelson, but with his blessings and encouragement, DIYer’s have created their own F8 variations. Only a rare few people have the output devices used in production F8s. So, the ever-creative Zen Mod created his 'Babelfish' version using readily available output devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those that are blessed to have the Semisouth output devices, they may be used with this kit (substituting a few part values). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Will You Need To Complete A Working Amplifier?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need a power supply, chassis, wiring, and a few other parts to complete a working amplifier.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePower supply requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bipolar power supply of (+\/- 24V) is required. The PSUs for all First Watt amplifiers projects sold in the store including the F4, F5, F5m, F6, M2x, Aleph J, Aleph Jzm, and now the Babelfish F8, are identical. The same PSU can be used for all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo options are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diyaudiostore.com\/products\/simple-linear-bipolar-power-supply?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=simple\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSimple Linear Bipolar Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e is the choice for DIYers that prefer a higher performance power supply, but enjoy the convenience of a full kit. For builders that prefer to choose their own parts, the PCBs are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diyaudiostore.com\/collections\/power-supplies-accessories\/products\/universal-psu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUniversal Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e PCBs allow the experienced DIYer to choose every part of their PSU or use what they have in their spare parts bin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChassis suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diyaudiostore.com\/collections\/chassis-enclosure\/products\/2025-deluxe-chassis-3u\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3U Deluxe\u003c\/a\u003e is an excellent choice. For builders that want more space and\/or may want to build a bigger amplifier in the future, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diyaudiostore.com\/collections\/chassis-enclosure\/products\/2025-deluxe-chassis-4u\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4U Deluxe\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diyaudiostore.com\/collections\/chassis-enclosure\/products\/2025-deluxe-chassis-5u\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5U Deluxe \u003c\/a\u003eare great choices.  We also have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diyaudiostore.com\/collections\/chassis\/products\/deluxe-chassis-back-panel-parts-kit\"\u003eback panel parts kit\u003c\/a\u003e to make life easier. Don’t forget the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diyaudiostore.com\/collections\/consumables\/products\/keratherm-transistor-insulators\"\u003eKeratherm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat If You Have Questions?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis project is intended for intermediate to advanced DIYers. It’s a wonderful second amplifier project after an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diyaudiostore.com\/products\/amp-camp-amp-complete\"\u003eAmp Camp Amp\u003c\/a\u003e. Patient beginners willing to study should have no trouble following \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guides.diyaudio.com\/Guide\/Babelfish+F8+Amplifier\/37?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe complete build guide\u003c\/a\u003e. If there are questions, the community on diyAudio is always willing to help. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diyaudio.com\/community\/threads\/babelfish-f8.419127\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Babelfish F8 discussion thread\u003c\/a\u003e is a perfect place to ask for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe builder must know how to identify parts from schematics, match those parts to PCB locations based on the silkscreen, and have good soldering skills. There are two 1206 SMD resistors per channel.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost importantly, all builders are responsible for their own safety and must understand essential safety practices and precautions when dealing with mains powered electronics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The diyAudio Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53001473622295,"sku":"DIYK-BF8","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/5046\/files\/Babelfish_F8-Square-CC.jpg?v=1779675556","url":"https:\/\/diyaudiostore.com\/products\/babelfish-f8","provider":"The diyAudio Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}