Audio Note Conquest?

EsE · 21st May 2006, 01:10 AM

Hello!
I was considering to build a Pass Labs aleph 30, but got a lot of comments like "it's as close to good tube sound as you can get with transistors", and so on. Then I tough; "Why don't I build a good tube amp instead?!".
So here we are..

I need a little power since I listen to rock music. I'll buy some Klipsch speakers soon, so I can do with around 20 watts and play almost as loud as I want to. 300b paralell is the best option as far as I can see. The tubes are expensive, so If someone told me how long a set will last, I can consider if I can afford to keep the amp running.

So, which amp should I build? As you may have entered this thread waiting for juicy images of a Conquest, you know were this is going. It seems like a rather simple build, 18 watts of power, and I love the Audio Note sound.

What I'm asking for, is some tips on how to build it. What transformers to use (lundahl would be great..), how to make the chassis, what capacitors you recommend etc.

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rick57 · 21st May 2006, 01:49 AM

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arnoldc · 21st May 2006, 11:55 PM

300B for rock? It must be damn well designed. Most 300B amps I've heard just don't cut it. They're overly coloured, bloated and slow.

Having said that, I use 2A3 for rock (read: Blue Man Group kinda stuff) and I'm satisfied.

My friend has a Conqueror and admits my system (with the 2A3) is faster that his.

I've heard a tweaked Conrad Johnson MV-75 that sounds good for rock.

There are many tube options/combination for you, such as EL34, KT88, 6550. But if I'd do such a thing (PP) I would use 807

417A -> Lundahl 1660S (SE-PP) -> 807 x 2 -> Lundahl OPT

So simple

but expensive

EsE · 22nd May 2006, 10:16 AM

Ok, I've heard that it sounds good with rock as long as you got efficient speakers. Which speakers do you and your mate use then?

arnoldc · 22nd May 2006, 11:46 PM

He's an Audio Note guy, thus also use Audio Note speakers.

Cheers!

21st May 2006, 01:10 AM	#1
EsE diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: A cold place..	Audio Note Conquest? Hello! I was considering to build a Pass Labs aleph 30, but got a lot of comments like "it's as close to good tube sound as you can get with transistors", and so on. Then I tough; "Why don't I build a good tube amp instead?!". So here we are.. I need a little power since I listen to rock music. I'll buy some Klipsch speakers soon, so I can do with around 20 watts and play almost as loud as I want to. 300b paralell is the best option as far as I can see. The tubes are expensive, so If someone told me how long a set will last, I can consider if I can afford to keep the amp running. So, which amp should I build? As you may have entered this thread waiting for juicy images of a Conquest, you know were this is going. It seems like a rather simple build, 18 watts of power, and I love the Audio Note sound. What I'm asking for, is some tips on how to build it. What transformers to use (lundahl would be great..), how to make the chassis, what capacitors you recommend etc. www.drtube.com

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21st May 2006, 01:49 AM	#2
rick57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: dry ol Melbourne Australia	More theory & DIY: www.nutshellhifi.com/ DIY made more easy: www.diyparadiso.com/ppdesign1.htm

21st May 2006, 11:55 PM	#3
arnoldc diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Makati	300B for rock? It must be damn well designed. Most 300B amps I've heard just don't cut it. They're overly coloured, bloated and slow. Having said that, I use 2A3 for rock (read: Blue Man Group kinda stuff) and I'm satisfied. My friend has a Conqueror and admits my system (with the 2A3) is faster that his. I've heard a tweaked Conrad Johnson MV-75 that sounds good for rock. There are many tube options/combination for you, such as EL34, KT88, 6550. But if I'd do such a thing (PP) I would use 807 417A -> Lundahl 1660S (SE-PP) -> 807 x 2 -> Lundahl OPT So simple but expensive

22nd May 2006, 10:16 AM	#4
EsE diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: A cold place..	Ok, I've heard that it sounds good with rock as long as you got efficient speakers. Which speakers do you and your mate use then?

22nd May 2006, 11:46 PM	#5
arnoldc diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Makati	He's an Audio Note guy, thus also use Audio Note speakers. Cheers!