istari_knight
09-09-2013, 20:53
I'm currently using this temporarily whilst building something that better meets my needs so will be available in the next couple of weeks... It uses a pair of 6N3's in the SRPP gain stage and a Chinese 6Z4 valve rectifier in the power supply, capacitors are a mixture of Vishay BC & Nichicon 'MUSE', coupling capacitors are 'Audiophiler' polypropylene's & all resistors are carbon comp.
I would describe the sound as very warm, lush & valvey... Basically, It sounds like an old valve preamp which is great if thats what your after ;)
It works perfectly with very little noise & seemingly lots of life left in the valves. 2 issues: there is a crack in the bottom perspex panel but its been glued, is structurally fine & near invisible when in use + the transformer is 220v input but doesn't get hot or hum here @ 234v.
I'm looking for around £40...
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/9710193837_3c0260ba2b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/9710193837/)
I would describe the sound as very warm, lush & valvey... Basically, It sounds like an old valve preamp which is great if thats what your after ;)
It works perfectly with very little noise & seemingly lots of life left in the valves. 2 issues: there is a crack in the bottom perspex panel but its been glued, is structurally fine & near invisible when in use + the transformer is 220v input but doesn't get hot or hum here @ 234v.
I'm looking for around £40...
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/9710193837_3c0260ba2b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/9710193837/)