| Re: audioXpress article [message #11064 is a reply to message #11059] |
Mon, 28 March 2005 19:02   |
PakProtector
Messages: 935
Registered: May 2009
|
Illuminati (2nd Degree) |
|
|
|
You can do it with KT66 or almost any power valve for that matter. I have built PP amps like this with 1619, HY69, HY1269, KT90, KT88, 6550, EL34, 6L6GA, 350B... It is a neat circuit for PP as well as SE. I took it up as PP and Pete took it up as SE. I named the circuit.
regards,
Douglas
|
|
|
|
| Re: Still bewildered by it all! [message #11065 is a reply to message #11062] |
Tue, 29 March 2005 12:31 |
GarMan
Messages: 960
Registered: May 2009
|
Illuminati (2nd Degree) |
|
|
|
Howard, unfortunately, I've been too cheap to systematically test the sound of various resistors and capacitors to give a meaningful report. I typically breadboard with surplus store parts (ie $0.02 resistors, $0.15 caps) to make sure everything works, there are no hums, and I like what I hear. I then build with the "cheap" boutique parts such as Holco resistors, Riken for grid stoppers, Mills for power resistors, JJ for power caps, Solens for non-coupling caps, and Auricaps for coupling caps. I find all these components give a large improvement over the surplus store parts. These parts are also the cheapest of boutique components. The next level represents a big price jump. I'm certain many of the higher grade brands could improve the sound even more, but I'm not convinced the improvement would be worth the additional costs for me. gar.
|
|
|
|
| and there's still cheaper... [message #11071 is a reply to message #11065] |
Tue, 19 April 2005 19:31 |
PakProtector
Messages: 935
Registered: May 2009
|
Illuminati (2nd Degree) |
|
|
I have seen Auricap pricing, and have listened to several alternatives which are a distinct step up the ladder of my preferences. Keep in mind such choices are both personal and system dependant, and what works for my ears, may not work for yours.
regards,
Douglas
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
Members
Search
Help
Register
Login
Get a T-Shirt!
