Tekton Double Impacts

Gentlemen,

Thank's for all the good input,
Aric definitely builds everything point to point with no circuit boards used at all.
He has never built a 2a3 amp so we are talking about different options but still looking at a 2 k budget.

I told him I definitely want a good strong pwr supply and SS rectified and would greatly prefer a 6sn7 for each side.I'm not sure which output transformers we may use yet but will have to be within the allotted budget.He also always uses good ceramic tube sockets and will also have adjustable feedback that may come in handy.

He is also building a set amp making 25 watts per channel that uses the Kt-150 tube and that might be a option for folks that need more pwr.
The James transformers,which I know are very good but are out of production are getting very pricey so Electra print may be a better option vs the hammonds.For this build I don't see any C core transformers that will meet budget either and I don't know yet what the primary Impedance of the output transformers will need to be.
I do know that I want speaker outputs that have both 4 ohm and 8 ohm and would generally use the 4 ohm with the DI's.

I tried the 8ohm taps from both of my tube amps and I got weaker bass but had higher Spl before soft clipping occurred and the 4 ohm taps just sounds much better.

Kenny.

Kenny,
I have complete confidence that you will sort out all of the numerous details and have a terrific custom amplifier built that will mate superbly to the Double Impacts.

You raised the issue of 4 ohm versus the 8 ohm tap for driving these speakers. This is my only reservation regarding my amplifier, the lack of 4 ohm speaker taps. Not sure how much of a compromise this may be. If it sounds good with the 8 ohm taps then I’d be convinced that the current Frankenstein models which have 4 ohm taps would be even better sounding with the Double Impacts. . We shall see shortly.
Charles

Kenny, you are on top of it! Where is the builder located? 

grannyring,

Aric of Aric Audio is located in Springfield,Massachusetts.

Charles,
I don't know how much a compromise your Frank's with 8 ohm taps will be either but there is only one way to find out and that Offcourse is to try them as you know.If you guys want to you might bring that first watt sit2 and see how that does.

Another thought in my amp comparisons is without question and even though my Zotl 40 is a great sounding amp It can't quite match the little consonance 2a3 in overall sonic purity.
It's been a couple of yrs for me that I've had a Dht set in my system for any length of time and when listening to it I just get more involved and lost in the music and don't even think about putting my Audiophile hat on.

There is just a lot can be said about set amps and their simple circuits and I do fully realize they aren't going to be for everyone especially folks that combine their systems into a Ht.

You know I'm a highly technical kind of guy by nature and occupation but when I can forget all about that and turn my brain off in those aspects and just get involved in the music I think that means something great is happening without question.

As much as I like talking about all of this gear that we buy it's still just a means to a end of the enjoyment of music playback in our homes.

Kenny.

Kenny,
That was a beautiful summation on the unique qualities of DHT SET, very well expressed my friend, heightened musical involvement. I'm glad you rediscovered it😊.
Charles