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20pcs LM386N 386 Low Voltage Audio Power Amplifier 300kHz, 8-Pin. | IC Amp Audio Pwr 8PDIP

Name: 20pcs LM386N 386 Low Voltage Audio Power Amplifier 300kHz, 8-Pin. | IC Amp Audio Pwr 8PDIP
Brand: Bridgold
SKU: B07LG54R8X
Price: 8.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-06

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The LM386N-1 are power amplifiers designed for use in low voltage consumer applications.The gain is internally set to 20 to keep external part count low, but the addition of an external resistor and capacitor between pins 1 and 8 will increase the gain to any value from 20 to 200. The inputs are ground referenced while the output automatically biases to one-half the supply voltage.The quiescent power drain is only 24 mW when operating from a 6-V supply, making the LM386N-1 ideal for battery operationPackage include:20pcs*LM386N

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 20pcs LM386N 386 Low Voltage Audio Power Amplifier 300kHz, 8-Pin. |… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Bridgold's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Wide Supply Voltage Range: 4 V–12 V or 5 V–18 V
✓ Backed by Bridgold's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

Wide Supply Voltage Range: 4 V–12 V or 5 V–18 V
Low Quiescent Current Drain: 4 mA
Voltage Gains from 20 to 200
Self-Centering Output Quiescent Voltage
Low Distortion: 0.2% (AV = 20, VS = 6 V, RL = 8 Ω,

Full Specifications

Brand	Bridgold
Model	LM386N
Voltage	4 volts
Unit Count	20 Count
Part Number	Bridgold-12
Material Type	Silicon
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Low Distortion	0.2% (AV = 20, VS = 6 V, RL = 8 Ω,
Supply Current	4 milliamps
Number of Items	12
Package Type Name	Individually bagged or trayed, boxed
Specification Met	CE, FCC
Number of Channels	8
Maximum Supply Voltage	18 volts_of_direct_current
Minimum Supply Voltage	4 volts
Wide Supply Voltage Range	4 V–12 V or 5 V–18 V
Low Quiescent Current Drain	4 mA

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20pcs LM386N 386 Low Voltage Audio Power Amplifier 300kHz, 8-Pin. | IC Amp Audio Pwr 8PDIP is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-17. Price and availability subject to change.