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.
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.
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.
Tubelab knows his business...err... I meant to say his hobby (not much of a business 😀 ) . Check out his web page.
I thought about that idea some time ago. This forum lacks in that department.
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 !
An excellent way to go !
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
- Tubelab Simple PP
- Dynaco ST35 and ST70 kits
I recommend RDL as well. Great amp, well documented design, good sound. Quite easy.
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