KT88 PP-5 Monoblock Amplifier

[zcables]

Has anyone ever built this amp before or know anything about it? It's a 400w monoblock that uses KT88s, and that would be a killer combo for any speakers. It's from 1957, but still could be a solid design. I've been looking for a good project that has good sound quality and high powered. I tried to do a search on this topic before posting, so I apologize if this is a repeat.





http://www.bonavolta.ch/hobby/en/audio/kt88_7.htm

[ErikdeBest]

I knew I had seen this schematic before, but I don't blame you for not finding it using the search functions of the forum. I chased the old thread, and here it is. Most, if not all, is already said there!

Need Help Understanding/Optimising a Schematic

Erik

[zcables]

Thanks for posting that. It was a very educational and depressing read as monos those size would have been awesome. I will look for another design, and probably one that has been built once or twice.

[ErikdeBest]

Glad it helped! Sure they would look nice, but as one of the members said in the other thread, who needs 400W?

Good luck in the further search: remember that power is not everything!

[zcables]

Originally posted by ErikdeBest
Sure they would look nice, but as one of the members said in the other thread, who needs 400W?

Well, I need 400w tube monos as much as other people need 1000w McIntosh monos. I do know that power isn't everything as I am currently running 15wpc tubes that I built, but who doesn't like more power...