Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp

Perhaps it’s me, I never got the impression that @oddiofyl wss suggesting that his new SET amplifier was a new innovative take on anything. Rather a very well built and implemented 300b SET. I’d venture that no “new “ take or approach is even necessary.
 

These ultra simple but time proven circuits are fantastic to listen to. Maybe it’s my inference, but I thought that is all he was implying and sharing. One hell of a good sounding amplifier. Horses for courses I imagine.

Charles

Charles, I do use the EquiTech for most components but I actually plugged the amp straight into the wall

The Zesto gain is 12dB, it seems perfect with this amp.   George at Zesto recommends setting the internal gain to 3 if the volume control is too sensitive 

With my other amps it was but I held off on changing it until I got the 300b the 12 dB gain is perfect 

The 300b's input sensitivity is higher so now the volume isn't as sensitive and it has a broad range of control.   It's actually perfect now.   My DAC puts out a fixed 2.5 volts ,  so at some point I  may try connecting it directly to Source 2 and use the gain as volume.  Something tells me I'll prefer the preamp in place but I want to try it.   

Fsonic,  this amp is loaded with premium parts. THAT'S why it sounds so good.  I was in the biz for a while and I know how mfg cut corners spec' ing cheap caps and resistors til they whittle down the build of materials . Not the case with a Toolshed Amp.  Inside you will find Dale Vishay, Mundorf, Clarity Cap , Jupiter Cap, Khozmo....  among others.   No corners cut here.   

My DAC puts out a fixed 2.5 volts ,  so at some point I  may try connecting it directly to Source 2 and use the gain as volume.  Something tells me I'll prefer the preamp in place but I want to try it.   
 

Yep, I’d also compare the DAC direct versus active preamplifier. I’m inclined to believe that the Zesto will be hard to beat.😊 You’ve put together a quite lovely audio system.

Charles

Thanks Charles !    Due to Covid , two years of doing nothing allowed me buy a few nice toys.  Also ,  I'm very fortunate that my company pays for my car, insurance, gas , repairs , and phone.   It allows me to have a little play money..... 

Great looking amp! Enjoy those 300B's - I've got an Eddie Current Studio B headphone amp with WE 300B tubes, and my Susvara headphones are aural crack through that setup. So easy to listen for hours and hours.....