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
Rebbi,
I'm going to suggest an interconnect that I recently found out about and purchased myself with wonderful results. Dirt cheap as well. Please go to Jeff Day’s Wordpress web page (Jeff is a writer for Positive Feedback as well as formerly, 6 Moons) and you will see an article he wrote on a SPEC integrated amplifier from a Japanese builder for Positive Feedback. The Japanese builder sent Jeff some Belden 8402 microphone cable utilized as interconnect. Read Jeff's comments, the Japanese builder's comments (he is a great 300B builder of amps), and about 42 comments from individuals responding to Jeff from guys like me who purchased this interconnect. It performs as stated by Jeff and everyone else that commented on the interconnect. Jeff provides a link to the seller of these Belden 8402 cables. They are no longer made. Terminated with Sonicraft RCAs they will set you back about $35. They are remarkable, Jeff compares them to his long term expensive Sablon stuff. The Japanese 300B Maven compares the sound to his ancient Western Electric 274B with etched code. Not to be confused with later WE iteration, or modern 274B. I concur with all statements in article and comments. YMMV, but I gave it a shot and am amazed. Best.
I forgot to include a link. Here it is: http://jeffsplace.me/wordpress/?p=7325
I want to thank Almarg for the Signal Cable tip! A local fellow is selling me a used Signal Cable magic power cord for my Kit 1. It really does make a difference. Music sounds more relaxed and open and the low end feels more extended and authoritative. Although I don't have anything to compare it to, Al, you're right: this cable is a bargain!
Thanks again for the suggestion.
Thanks, Rebbi. Glad my suggestion worked out, and thank you kindly for the acknowledgement. Enjoy!

Best regards,
-- Al