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Amity PP 300B vs. SET

Hello:

I am new to your group and I don't know why I'm here, I do not belong in an asylum (don't ask my wife). I am contemplating making a DIY amp (Don't ask me why, I just am) to go with the Rhythm speakers (North Creek) I made 4 years ago. The speaker is very similiar to Lynn Olson's Ariel project but with more bass (this whole thing started after innocently reading his articles - http://www.aloha-audio.com/Ariel.html ) and is rated at approximately 89 dB. I started out by buying a Chinese EL34 integrated amp which actually sounds pretty good to me (the company is out of business). I recently bought a Dynaco ST 70 which is also alright but I know the sound can be improved for a more -you are there- sound. I am waiting to receive a HK Citation V to try because I wanted to avoid the time "wasted" to make a DIY amp, I have a family to attend to.

I have been following Lynn Olson's Amity amp project and I know I will eventually be compelled to make an amp using the 300B. A 300B SET will give 9 watts and I will be using the system in a 300 sq ft room. The Amity uses 2 300B's in a PP cofiguration with an interstage and choke for a very linear gridline and Class A operation. It's best to see his website at- http://www.aloha-audio.com/triode1.html . I added up the costs and the parts will be approximately $2000 not including the hospital bill (I know since I tried to "fix" my parents Zenith tube TV when I was a kid; I was "shocked" to learn how much voltage can build up in an unplugged appliance- don't worry, no permanent damage, again, don't ask my wife.)

The questions I have are:

1) Has anyone build the Amity/Raven or Aurora amp and how does it sound?
2) Will a SET+DHT+tube rectifier+choke sound just as good or better for half the price? Something like the "Billie" http://www.diyhifisupply.com/page/m500.htm . Is 9 watts enough vs. 18 for the Amity?
3) Do I belong in this asylum.

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Vince Tso


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Topic - Amity PP 300B vs. SET - tsotjbn 09:49:51 10/28/01 (10)


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