I've built several ANK kits. With a little creativity, you can get much better performance than their stock builds.
These kits offer tremendous value.
Determine your power requirements and choose that amp kit.
Audio Note Amplifier Kits
I know there are many threads on this but they are old and wanted to get recent thoughts on AN kits available. I was informed the Kits are not made by AN so does anyone have thoughts on the third party available kits? Worth the money and time and any specifics on which kit model.
Thanks
jh
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Interesting as these are very different types of amplifiers. Were they compared using the same speakers? I’ve read good things about the Audio Note Kit version amplifiers particularly if upgraded output transformers are chosen. Charles |
@charles1dad - When I first finished the ANK amps, I was using GR-Research NX-Oticas. These cross over to powered subs at around 70Hz. The 300B amps provided a bit more depth and width to the sound stage, a more natural decay, and a smoother midrange. Since I'm not using the amps for the lowest couple octaves, I can't really comment on the deep bass performance differences. My new speakers (based on the GR-Research Line Force) cross over an octave or so higher (around 170Hz) and are more efficient (98db/w vs 93). With these speakers, the 300B amps are an even better match. The midrange, particularly vocals, sound exquisite. I started with ANK's top amplifier model - C-Core Interstage parallel 300B SET monoblocks. As I mentioned, I made a lot of upgrades including high-impedance current-mode heater supplies for the 300Bs, regulated DC heater supply for the driver tube, Maida regulator on the driver stage, Audio Note silver tantalums for all resistors, upgraded wiring and connectors, and a couple minor circuit changes. And a much beefier, aluminum chassis. Also upgraded to Western Electric (new issue) 300B tubes.
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@jaytor That's some really nice work. I'll bet it sounds fabulous. |
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