I've been wanting to build a system for quite a while and now I am about ready to take the plunge. My goals for this system are to build it myself and create something that is visually impressive and allows hours of fatigue-free listening.
Currently the speakers the amp will run (until I change my mind, again) are a line array with a Raven tweeter.
I had planned to power them with a SE 2A3 or 300B amp kit but after seeing some measurements (I didn't expect to be impressed) I was appalled and decided to rethink my decision. I was attracted to the tubes because they were different, looked neat, and fans of them are so fervent. But after seeing the Zen-lightenment article I decided to check out passdiy.com.
From his site, I see many different options. I don't think need a lot of power so I am not too worried about heat dissipation. What design would people recommend that would put my Adcom GFA-545II to shame?
I should note that I've never built anything very complicated but I can solder well. Is a Pass design right for me?
Thanks
Currently the speakers the amp will run (until I change my mind, again) are a line array with a Raven tweeter.
I had planned to power them with a SE 2A3 or 300B amp kit but after seeing some measurements (I didn't expect to be impressed) I was appalled and decided to rethink my decision. I was attracted to the tubes because they were different, looked neat, and fans of them are so fervent. But after seeing the Zen-lightenment article I decided to check out passdiy.com.
From his site, I see many different options. I don't think need a lot of power so I am not too worried about heat dissipation. What design would people recommend that would put my Adcom GFA-545II to shame?
I should note that I've never built anything very complicated but I can solder well. Is a Pass design right for me?
Thanks