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
Brownsfan,
I feel that the uncolored transparency of the TE is ideal for Rebbi's amp, it will expose all the glory it has to offer. Although revealing the character is natural rather than analytical. Rebbi you must be somewhat surprised by the margin this amp surpases your Manley el 34 amp. You now fully understand what a good SET provides. Your listening notes say it all very conviincinly.
A very descriptive and well thought out comparison of the two speakers Brownsfan. Rebbi I would really see if you could listen first, particularly with your budget considerations and limited options with the Triumphs. It might be worth a plane ticket to Brownsfans place to hear firsthand to be certain :^) Good luck!
If you are serious about the Triumphs, I would press Israel for a better price as he rarely sells his product for full MSRP, especially since he is factory direct.

The one thing that bothers me about Coincident speakers is the lack of independent test specifications regarding their sensitivity, impedance swings etc..
Although I have no doubt Rebbi is thrilled with his new amp, but to make direct comparisons to an amp he hasn't heard in several months seems a bit hard to swallow. Rebbi may very well come to the same conclusions but a direct A/B would be far more convincing.