Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...

I'm considering either the Kit 1 10th or a pair of the Legend monos (with the latter OPTs upgraded to the latest C-core); I'd welcome any thoughts or input, especially if anyone has any knowledge/experience re the C-core transformers.

Roxy54,

Are you using your Kit 1 10th with a preamp or as an integrated? I don't want to give up my pre (which is also my headphone amp and gives me remote volume control) and am a bit concerned having an additional volume pot in the signal path (although I'm sure it could be built as just an amp).

Is the Kit 1 10th quiet re hum/noise?

I've been corresponding with Brian & Pete (both have been great, although I'm likely driving them crazy with all my questions 😄), but they haven't really recommended the Kit 1 10th over Legends with C core OPTs. I'd really love to hear why some folks have moved to the Kit 1 from the monos.

Thanks (and I don't want to hijack the thread!).

Rob,

I have the Daedalus DA-RMa's. I don't listen at headbanger levels, but I drove mine fine with a 2.5-3 wpc 45 SET amp, in a fairly large room with an arced opening in the rear.

Many like higher powered (high current) amps with Lou's speakers, but I've been extremely happy driving them with SET amps. Currently using a 2A3 amp and it never even struggles.

Best,

Randy

Roxy,

I chuckled at the likely typo "God luck"--if it was my soldering skills involved vs those of Rebbi's, I'm quite certain the divine assistance would be most necessary 😄!

I too am anxious to learn if the new board solves the issues with the amp, and pass on my best wishes to Rebbi for success as well.

Randy