Looking for a great starter stereo P-P amp

wcrankshaw · 16th February 2011, 04:00 PM

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 · 16th February 2011, 05:17 PM

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 · 16th February 2011, 05:42 PM

Tubelab knows his business...err... I meant to say his hobby (not much of a business

) . Check out his web page.

Quote:

we really need a sticky on this subject

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

rock4016 · 16th February 2011, 05:53 PM

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

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

roline · 24th February 2011, 12:26 PM

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 · 24th February 2011, 12:46 PM

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 · 24th February 2011, 01:06 PM

How does the Oddwatt 225 stack up in this category?

Miles Prower · 24th February 2011, 05:37 PM

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 · 24th February 2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rock4016

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 · 24th February 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

RDL

I see you have your sunglasses ready.

16th February 2011, 04:00 PM	#1
wcrankshaw diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2011	Looking for a great starter stereo P-P amp 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.

16th February 2011, 05:17 PM	#2
aardvarkash10 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Auckland, NZ	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. __________________ Yes, conservatism thrives on low intelligence and poor information. But the liberals in politics... continue to back off, yielding to the supremacy of the stupid. It's turkeys all the way down. - George Monbiot, guardian.co.uk, 6 Feb 2012

24th February 2011, 12:26 PM	#5
roline diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Tennessee	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 ! __________________ SO many tubes, SO little time!!!

24th February 2011, 12:46 PM	#6
rknize diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicagoland	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 __________________ Russ http://www.knizefamily.net/russ/cate...ics/tubeaudio/

24th February 2011, 05:37 PM	#8
Miles Prower diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Blog Entries: 2	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 __________________ There are no foxes in atheistholes www.dolphin-hsl.com

16th February 2011, 05:53 PM	#4
rock4016 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Don't forget the "Red Light District" amp! I've been enjoying mine for a couple months now.

24th February 2011, 01:06 PM	#7
PWR RYD diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rockford, IL	How does the Oddwatt 225 stack up in this category?

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