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Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...

Hi, Folks,
If anyone's interested, I've started a blog with lots of photos, documenting my ongoing build of the Audio Note Kit 1 300B SET amp. If you've ever thought of building any kit before and want to get a feel for what it's like, you're welcome to have a look!
rebbi
mikirob
955 posts
 
Rebbi,
Congrats again. If that fellow selling tubes has any other types perhaps you can let us know. In my tube stash I already have the RCA 6SN7s you purchased, lovely tube. So happy for you that you are experiencing really good sound and rediscovering your music collection. All the best.
mikirob
955 posts
 
I was fortunate to score a pair of Hy Wycomb Mullard CV378’s recently. Now on the hunt for U52, GEC, etc. you never know where stuff like this will pop up.
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
I also agree with Jwm concerning the Ken-Rad VT-231. For all the positive things I've read about them they are VERY microphonic in my experience and for the prices asked are not worth it. But if you INSIST I will gladly sell you a pair at a reasonable price, after all, they still "test" well. The Sophia premium tubes ARE quite expensive but IME the best 6sn7 tube I've listened to in both the output stages of my preamp and Oppo Modwright, linear and superb extension, in other words more accurate, natural with a bigger sound at least to these ears. It always depends on what floats your boat. The RCAs and some of the Sylvanias (brown base) are excellent as well. If you purchased from Andy believe me, you purchased quality tubes. The things he tests for, microphonics, noise, transconducdence, gas emissions and life are ultimately of greater importance overall than antedotal comments from some.
rebbi OP
1,326 posts
 
Mikirob:
Happy to share the info. It's this fellow. He just happens to be local to me.
I think I'll stay put with the RCA tube I have now. My next upgrade will probably be one of the Pangea power cords from Audio Advisor. I'm still using a cord cannibalized from a old PC! :-P
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Rebbi,
Your amplifier is worthy of much more than an old PC cord. Even though you are quite please with the sound quality you are currently receiving, this generic power cord is limiting your potential significantly. You'll be surprise what a higher-quality power cord can do for your amplifier.I would recommend that you consider purchasing a high-quality used power cord, for example Coincident, VH audio or Triode Wire etc. these are great value buys especially used. This level of quality power cords will noticeably increase the overall sound of your amplifier, they do make a difference.
Charles,
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