Simple Tube Mono Block Tube Amp Schematic

jleaman · 23rd November 2009, 03:37 PM

Id like to know if any one can suggest some simple tube schematics for me, im looking to build something small & into 2 mono block's for my Ribbon tweeters, its just a project im going to take on for this winter, gather the parts and build, then tweek more and more after that. SINCE i'm new to tubes it will be a pretty good learning curve, im sure planet10 will help me at times but also let me learn some on my own.

I'm looking for something in the 5-10 watt range, i will be using my mini alephs to compare the sound plus use in the mix, id like to see what my css ribbon tweeters would sound like running on a nice tube amp.

I would require a low input gain, as i run passive pre-amp, also a design that has lots of room for improvements.

Thanks.

Brit01 · 23rd November 2009, 04:27 PM

Not a monoblock design but one design I'd like to try as I have a set of SV83's. Very linear tubes and you don't need much power for tweeters.

6moons audio reviews: Decware Zen Taboo

Looks interesting but also pretty simple. Guess it could be modified to use as monoblocks.

jleaman · 23rd November 2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brit01

Not a monoblock design but one design I'd like to try as I have a set of SV83's. Very linear tubes and you don't need much power for tweeters.

6moons audio reviews: Decware Zen Taboo

Looks interesting but also pretty simple. Guess it could be modified to use as monoblocks.

looks simple and interesting, I like!

Glowbug · 23rd November 2009, 05:07 PM

I really liked the Zen Select that I had

Decware offers kits that include monoblocks: ZKIT2 / Zen Triode SET multi channel tube amplifier kit

planet10 · 23rd November 2009, 05:48 PM

We started with an "as close as possible" to a Zen when we started our SE EL84 journey... 7 iterations later we ended up with a muvh better amp loosely looking like an RH84. Would work very well for tweetrs given iron optimized for HF. (of which i have a couple sets). I think for the AC tweeters Jase has i'd try triode first and live with the 2W.

dave

kmaier · 23rd November 2009, 08:22 PM

Hmmm, triode and 2-watts, smells like another application for a 45 DHT.

Regards, KM

jleaman · 23rd November 2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planet10

We started with an "as close as possible" to a Zen when we started our SE EL84 journey... 7 iterations later we ended up with a muvh better amp loosely looking like an RH84. Would work very well for tweetrs given iron optimized for HF. (of which i have a couple sets). I think for the AC tweeters Jase has i'd try triode first and live with the 2W.

dave

Maybe i can purchase some parts from you then

jleaman · 24th November 2009, 05:21 AM

Can a schematic be posted so i can hunt around for cheap parts to build a beast! Please.!

jleaman · 24th November 2009, 04:39 PM

I found this, schematic, i guess i could start collecting parts and build this.

planet10 · 24th November 2009, 04:43 PM

The Decware Zen. Did you blank out the name & copyright info?

A decent starting point.

dave

23rd November 2009, 03:37 PM	#1
jleaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2002	Simple Tube Mono Block Tube Amp Schematic Id like to know if any one can suggest some simple tube schematics for me, im looking to build something small & into 2 mono block's for my Ribbon tweeters, its just a project im going to take on for this winter, gather the parts and build, then tweek more and more after that. SINCE i'm new to tubes it will be a pretty good learning curve, im sure planet10 will help me at times but also let me learn some on my own. I'm looking for something in the 5-10 watt range, i will be using my mini alephs to compare the sound plus use in the mix, id like to see what my css ribbon tweeters would sound like running on a nice tube amp. I would require a low input gain, as i run passive pre-amp, also a design that has lots of room for improvements. Thanks.

23rd November 2009, 05:07 PM	#4
Glowbug diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hillsborough, NC/McLean, VA	I really liked the Zen Select that I had Decware offers kits that include monoblocks: ZKIT2 / Zen Triode SET multi channel tube amplifier kit __________________ Jim J.

23rd November 2009, 05:48 PM	#5
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 5	We started with an "as close as possible" to a Zen when we started our SE EL84 journey... 7 iterations later we ended up with a muvh better amp loosely looking like an RH84. Would work very well for tweetrs given iron optimized for HF. (of which i have a couple sets). I think for the AC tweeters Jase has i'd try triode first and live with the 2W. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com, frugal-phile.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

23rd November 2009, 08:22 PM	#6
kmaier diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Hmmm, triode and 2-watts, smells like another application for a 45 DHT. Regards, KM __________________ ... just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they're not after you...

24th November 2009, 04:43 PM	#10
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 5	The Decware Zen. Did you blank out the name & copyright info? A decent starting point. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com, frugal-phile.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA


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23rd November 2009, 04:27 PM	#2
Brit01 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008	Not a monoblock design but one design I'd like to try as I have a set of SV83's. Very linear tubes and you don't need much power for tweeters. 6moons audio reviews: Decware Zen Taboo Looks interesting but also pretty simple. Guess it could be modified to use as monoblocks.

24th November 2009, 05:21 AM	#8
jleaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2002	Can a schematic be posted so i can hunt around for cheap parts to build a beast! Please.!

24th November 2009, 04:39 PM	#9
jleaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2002	I found this, schematic, i guess i could start collecting parts and build this.

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