45 SET amp ideas

[BTH K10A]

I've been looking for a 45 SET amp for a while now. I've sent emails to a couple of companies but no replies.

I was wondering if there are any smaller manufacturers out there that make a 45 amp so I can make use of these beauties.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_0850-2.jpg

[Ali Tait]

Ask Nick to build you one.

[lurcher]

Or build yourself one, 45's are nice easy first time valves. They are easy to drive, 300v on the anode. Work well driven by a pentode like a d3a, or the 717A that Yamamoto use to drive 45's

[BTH K10A]

Or build yourself one, 45's are nice easy first time valves. They are easy to drive, 300v on the anode. Work well driven by a pentode like a d3a, or the 717A that Yamamoto use to drive 45's

If there were a kit available I would give it a go. Although I no longer have a scope but I could borrow one. If you mean build from scratch, the chassis might be a problem and I'd rather work to a proven design.

[lurcher]

Hammond have some nice wood surround ones that are big enough for a 45 or 2a3.

http://www.longdogaudio.com/projects/2a3/2a3-1.jpg

[BTH K10A]

Thanks for that suggestion. I looked at the Hammond website, they seem to do a lot of good parts but it looks like it still involves cutting holes etc.

I think I'll continue my search for either a complete amp or a full kit as I don't have enough time to devote to building one up from scratch. If I find a kit I'll probably have it professionally built up.

[Ali Tait]

You could try one of these-

http://www.bottlehead.com/store.php?crn=44&rn=447&action=show_detail

I'm sure Nick would build it for you if you ask nicely and cross his palm with silver!

[Jonboy]

You could try one of these-

http://www.bottlehead.com/store.php?crn=44&rn=447&action=show_detail




They look nice

[Ali Tait]

Aye, the Bottlehead stuff is pretty good by all accounts. Can't recall hearing any myself though.

[lurcher]

I am more than happy enough to build you one, no problem, but I dont want to come over as always selling stuff, so I suggested you might want to have a go yourself.

The Bottlehead stuff is very nice BTW.

[anthonyTD]

hi,
If you dont feel you have the time to commit to taking on a project like this, or you find it a bit daunting, then i sugest Nick [lurcher] a design like this would be a walk in the park for him.:)
Anthony,TD...

[BTH K10A]

The Bottlehead looks perfect. I've registered and just need to clarify postage to the UK before buying. I assume I'll need a step down transformer but 110v is no problem.

If I had more time I would contemplate building it but it's a very busy time for me right now closing out a major project, moving onto the next (bigger) one plus my own smaller project at home. I get home knackered and the misses wants me to help restore the original victorian venetian blinds for the house. There's over 600 slats that need refinishing!