So, I've been searching the site and found very little information on the subject, so I thought I try a more direct approach.
I am looking to have built a fully balanced tube phono stage [hybrids are OK], and while searching, came across the schematics for the Allen Wright designed RTP5:
http://www.vacuumstate.com/schematics/rtp5_rev_1_s.gif
I am not by any means an expert [having one built] but I was hoping to get some opinions / comments from people that have actually built this. The good point about this design is that it actually contains a line stage as well [replacing the solid state preamp is also a benefit].
However, the only reference to it I found was a thread about a balanced phono stage where one member said his first stage is based on the RTP3/5.
Can anyone offer any thoughts, comments on this design? Performance wise, bang-for-buck value etc?
I might have some more questions, but I would like to see whether anyone has actually implemented this schematic in a DIY effort to begin with.
I am looking to have built a fully balanced tube phono stage [hybrids are OK], and while searching, came across the schematics for the Allen Wright designed RTP5:
http://www.vacuumstate.com/schematics/rtp5_rev_1_s.gif
I am not by any means an expert [having one built] but I was hoping to get some opinions / comments from people that have actually built this. The good point about this design is that it actually contains a line stage as well [replacing the solid state preamp is also a benefit].
However, the only reference to it I found was a thread about a balanced phono stage where one member said his first stage is based on the RTP3/5.
Can anyone offer any thoughts, comments on this design? Performance wise, bang-for-buck value etc?
I might have some more questions, but I would like to see whether anyone has actually implemented this schematic in a DIY effort to begin with.