Here is a very simple and easy to use audio amplifier using I.C BEL (Bharat electronics limited)1895 , a very common IC. This circuit can run on 3V to 6v , making it easy to use in pocket amplifier . Cost is under 25/- Parts list: BEL1895 I.C (DIP8), C1 = 470uF/10V, C2 = 1000uF/16V, C3 = 220uF/10V, C4 = 100uF/10V, C5 = 4.7uF/10V, C6 = 47pF, C7,C8 = 1uF, R1 = 47Ohm, R2 = 470Ohm, R3 = 100K, R4 = 1Ohm, R5 = 10K V/C, speaker, etc… Total cost is around 20-30 rupeess(INR) or 0.6USD.