Greetings!
As I have described in my introduction, I am weary getting into a DIY game for fear that I will get sucked even deeper into the audio rabbit hole, yet at this point in my hobby I would like to experience that SET tube sound, and I am on the budget. Hence, I am looking for someone to take my money and build me a device so I could just try to concentrate on enjoying the music for a bit and not look for the next thing.
I am in Berlin, I guess a builder from Germany could work, but ideally it should be a builder from Poland - I want to go with Toroidy.pl parts, and having a builder in Poland will allow to save a bit on shipping I suppose.
The build I have in mind is relatively sophisticated:
Of course, I will be willing to discuss and make compromises so that the optimal performance/flexibility/price is achieved.
I'd really appreciate if someone would take this on, please PM me if you are ready to do so.
Thanks in advance!
As I have described in my introduction, I am weary getting into a DIY game for fear that I will get sucked even deeper into the audio rabbit hole, yet at this point in my hobby I would like to experience that SET tube sound, and I am on the budget. Hence, I am looking for someone to take my money and build me a device so I could just try to concentrate on enjoying the music for a bit and not look for the next thing.
I am in Berlin, I guess a builder from Germany could work, but ideally it should be a builder from Poland - I want to go with Toroidy.pl parts, and having a builder in Poland will allow to save a bit on shipping I suppose.
The build I have in mind is relatively sophisticated:
- I am looking for a power amp, so no volume control or input selection - just one line in;
- I would like to be able to use both KT88 and EL34 tubes, so will need a way to adjust bias;
- I would like a tube rectifier;
- I think I don't need the SS to tube rectifier switch, and, accordingly, the SS rectifier installation can probably be skipped altogether;
- I would like an auxiliary power supply cap;
- I would like a switch between the UL and SET modes, but if having the UL mode increases the cost of transformers (sorry, still a bit shaky on this part - I think the transformers have to support the UL mode?) then only SET is fine;
- I am not sure if I need a feedback switch, or if Toroidy.pl transformers are producing enough bass response as they are;
- in terms of enclosure it's up to the builder really, something simple with wood and metal plate is fine with me.
Of course, I will be willing to discuss and make compromises so that the optimal performance/flexibility/price is achieved.
I'd really appreciate if someone would take this on, please PM me if you are ready to do so.
Thanks in advance!
If you want the best bang for your buck for transformers, then Poland is a good place to be. My SSE uses Toroidy transformers, and there is also this company ...
SE Ogonowski
To build with the PCB is quite straightforward, but another option is to have the constructed PCB sent to you, and to wire up the transformers yourself? It is very rewarding having the experience of putting it all together, and knowing that with support any future issue can be handled by yourself.
SE Ogonowski
To build with the PCB is quite straightforward, but another option is to have the constructed PCB sent to you, and to wire up the transformers yourself? It is very rewarding having the experience of putting it all together, and knowing that with support any future issue can be handled by yourself.
you really are nudging me towards the taste of that DIY, aren't you? 🙂 I guess I could pull it off, but it still leaves the question of chassis, to make which I will need to buy a bulk of equipment... and besides, this all is sort of on hold for now because of my country being invaded.
Guys, the rules of diyAudio state that discussion of anything of a political nature are not permitted on diyAudio. The moderators have asked me to clean up this thread, so I must remove the last two posts. I do agree that Toroidy make good transformers for a good price, and I hope you find someone to build your SSE, or as the name of the forum says, Do It Yourself.