Looking for a great starter stereo P-P amp

[wcrankshaw]

Hello all. I'm new here. I've been building clones of fender amps for a while now, and a friend of mine would like me to build an amp for his record player. Neither of us are exactly audiophiles, but certainly would appreciate what a tube amp would bring to the table. Since I have little experience with reliable schematics, layouts, etc. for HiFi, I was interested to see if anyone could direct me to a really good reliable stereo amp to build. I'm not particularly interested in trying to tackle the preamp. Thanks in advance.

 

[aardvarkash10]

we really need a sticky on this subject - the usual suspects that are well supported here are, (in rough order of stock output power):

Poinz's Music Machine
Baby Huey
El Cheapo
Engineers Amp (otherwise known as the Red Board) by Pete Millett

I'm sure more will be added.

 

[Cassiel]

Tubelab knows his business...err... I meant to say his hobby (not much of a business ) . Check out his web page.

we really need a sticky on this subject

I thought about that idea some time ago. This forum lacks in that department.

 

[rock4016]

Don't forget the "Red Light District" amp!

I've been enjoying mine for a couple months now.

 

[roline]

Strong believer of Pete's board. I did a complete compactron design with sweep tubes, startling clarity and sound stage. Output power from 20 to 80 watts/channel based on iron and output tube selection. OR 500 watts/ board if you so wish.....
An excellent way to go !

 

[rknize]

How sensitive are the speakers that this amp will need to drive? Before-mentioned amps are good. Assuming you'll need more than a few watts of power:

- Tubelab Simple PP
- Dynaco ST35 and ST70 kits

 

[PWR RYD]

How does the Oddwatt 225 stack up in this category?

 

[Miles Prower]

The Vixen

Specs

Output: 30W / Channel; 8 Ohms
Frequency Range: 10Hz -- 37KHz (-3.0dbv; 8 Ohms)
Fixed Bias
Active Screen Voltage Regulation
Low Noise, Solid State Power Supply

 

[yagoolar]

Don't forget the "Red Light District" amp!

I've been enjoying mine for a couple months now.

I recommend RDL as well. Great amp, well documented design, good sound. Quite easy.

 

[Cassiel]

RDL

I see you have your sunglasses ready.

 

[Wavebourn]

I can't recommend my Pyramid: it is great, but 800V B+ is too much for the starter...