Dec 24, 2018 ok, i just pulled the edicron 6922 that it came with. This is our collection of diy and hifi audio schematics. The 300b is an unusual singleended tube amp with 300b power tubes. I built these amps on a pair of heath w4 chassis with intact chokes, power transformers from scott 99 integrated and peerless 16309 output transformers from heath w5 amps. If you have built any of these circuits, we would love to hear from you so send us your comments. Wa2 is a high performance classa, alltube design, singleended triode, otl headphone amplifier with pointtopoint wiring for the most analog sound. Also, there is, or at least was, a forum that deals with golden tube audio amps. The photos below are of bernardos diy singleended kt88 tube amplifier following mikael abdellahs schematic. Our ultimate singleended amplifier with awesome dynamics and exceptional linearity. The rs1e uses a slightly larger driver than the rs2e rom the rest of the line, hence why its different sounding. I am now playing 3 db louder on my stepped ladder attenuator and its absolutely glorious.
This is the result of circuit techniques, which eliminate any discernible crossover notch at low levels, and also contributes to the freedom from listening fatigue. L2i exceptional hybrid integrated amplifier by vinnie rossi. Apr 21, 2020 the rs1e uses a slightly larger driver than the rs2e rom the rest of the line, hence why its different sounding. Dualmono layout patented belleson super regulator feed for ultraquiet linear voltage regulation of the triodes, and the optional l2 dac and l2 phonostage modules. I have always been amazed at the sound quality improvements that some of the better of these tubes made.
A pp amplifier must have a phasesplitter to provide signals of equal magnitude but opposite phase for the two output valves. Most recently i have been active on the lyr tube rolling threads, but also use this tube in my modded dac, and in two. Sex driver design, by maximizing and unleashing the very best potential of a. Most importantly to me though, it uses a single 69226dj86n1p tube for the driver or input tube, a trait it shares with the decware se84ufo. For this article, we use 6922 as the driver and 300b. If you have a sonic frontiers or arc they will help you have a more palpable. L2i features linestage classa, ultra wide bandwidth, dual 6sn7 octal triodes. Kt886550 compatible single ended amplifier 5th jan 2014 using fladance mp player 8w rms. The amp uses two tubes in parallel, which makes it easy to produce 30 watts of clean and wonderful singleended 300b power.
With 8 sovtek el34 power output tubes and 75 watts output per channel, this pushpull class ab set uses 2 6sn7 twin triode tubes for driver stage delivers neutral and pleasing sound. Spec said will be get 10w rms with 6l6 but actually never get 10w rms. The trex set amplifier a diy project article by dick. Balanced audio technology corporate website, stereophile, and the audiogon forum. Johnson to be the father of modern high end tube audio. Safeslot protection supports 3way nvidia sli or amd crossfirex, while dual m. In that case the output tube choices were already made 45s 2a3s and 300bs as were the driver tubes 5842s.
The adagio has sensational 3d sound staging and brings music to life right into your living room with all the emotion the musicians have captured in their performances. Balanced audio technology corporate website, stereophile, and. I was stopping 3 db lower with the edicron because it was topping out for me. We are not focusing on getting more benefits but reputation. There are three 6922type tubes and four kt120 power tubes.
From nine dollars and fifty four cents per month or two hundred and twenty nine dollars with trade in. Havent read this thread but the 6dj86922 is my least favorite dinky tube on earth. This is a very good tube and it was commonly seen on older amps or receivers such as sansui, scott, fisher, mcintosh, eico, heath, sherwood. This integrated amp is just like our elise power amp but with three single ended rca inputs and a remote volume control. Integrated amps monoblock power amps stereo power amps preamps. When purchasing a new valve amp, discerning music lovers would select a new amp from 3 or more of the same model. With a pin adapter, it can take any of the popular rectifiers like 5ar4 and 5u4g as well. Aune t1 mk2 second generation 6922 24bit96khz tube. A cj classic 62, nonse version, uses el34 power tubes, but kt120 power tubes are not an option for this version. For more information on 6922 e88cc 6dj8 vacuum tubes including pinouts, ratings, application and possible substitutions visit 6922 in wikipedia, 6922 in duncan amps, and 6922 in the tube directory. The formula remained virtually unchanged, with a few tweaks and updates here and there, until, just recently, we created the signature version of it, which incorporates our most current concepts and. E88cc 6922 tesla gold pin tube preamp driver tubes.
Its too bright with a rising top end that is headache inducing in some applications and no mids at all. Many amps of the same model could vary considerably. But, there is one tube in the 6922 make that is good, but its the only one. Convergent audio technology jl7 black path edition. The purpose of the elise was to design a set with a little more power and that can handle less sensitive speakers. Electroharmonix 6922 this was boxed a number of ways.
Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your application. With a 6922 6dj86n1p front end, there are so many great tubes to play with in tailoring the sound you want. But overall quite nice and musical, just not the greatest match for my sennheiser hd650 headphones. Both the golden audio forum and soniccraft existed about a year ago and hopefully they still do. Review by rick lafaver we have all been drawn to the seductive allure of a silky smooth tube amplifier, and if you havent it is just because you havent heard the right one yet. Vacuum tubes by use preamp driver tubes e88cc 6dj8 6922 tesla gold pin tube. Now in his retirement, dennis builds oneoff single ended amplifiers out of his workshop in. All these properties make the 6922 a good choice as a preamp tube. The 6922 tube family has a lot of variation and a lot of flavors to choose from. Below is our current selection of 6922 e88cc 6dj8 audio tubes. A combined input stage and driver drives the output valve, and a transformer matches the valve and the speaker system. And yes, i have put various 69226dj8 drivers in the dv as well, with adapters.
In fact, among the 3 tube preamps i created, this 6922 preamp sounds the best, it has the most resolution details and having excellent dynamics. The input stage also relies on two paralleled triodes ecc88, which drive the 300bs through a stepup transformer. With a 69226dj86n1p front end, there are so many great tubes to play with in tailoring the sound you want. Driven by a very powerful preamp section and combination of a pair of 12bh7 being driven by one 6922 in the front end.
Selling my sonic frontiers power 1 all tube power amp, single ended or balaced hook upthis is the silver and black version. Set amp owners thread whats best audio and video forum. I like it so much that i searched for the best 6922e88cc tubes to use in it. Feel free to send us your hifi audio schematics and we will add them here. The founder of cary audio, dennis has been at the tube business for a long time. Amperex pq 6922 vs amperex pq 7308 audiogon discussion forum. Please bear in mind that the se40 utilizes class a circuitry while the se100 and se85 have class ab circuits. Ran it about 15 hours to condition the stock eh 6922 tube and listened a bit. Schematic and parts randall2 is a drd ultrapath topology that uses 6an4 for the driver stage and 300b as the power tube.
The sli100 integrated amplifier presents music with such presence and directness, youll be drawn into the music hour after musically satisfying hour. Will these still be the same performers,or is one superior to the other. Sonic frontiers power 1 tube amp for sale canuck audio mart. Ok, i just pulled the edicron 6922 that it came with. Dennis had inspire ifa1 single ended kt88 amplifier. Also compatible with cv181, 6n8p and 6bl7 tube families. Any experience with tube rolling 6922 for conrad johnson. Amperex pq 6922 vs amperex pq 7308 audiogon discussion. They are usually used for relatively small amplifiers, e. This is a kit, all the parts need you welding and testing. And yes, i have put various 6922 6dj8 drivers in the dv as well, with adapters. That said, the best sound i have had was with a pair of mullard ecc 88s. The adagios leverage a parallel singleended design which deliver. Also the inconsistencies between valve amps made it difficult for active systems greater than 2 way, to evolve.
Amperex pq 6922 vs amperex pq 7308 ive read the joes tube lore re. Higher powers are obtainable with either very large power valves, or by using multiple valves in parallel, but beyond about 15w it is usual to use. They currently come in electro harmonix boxes, but weve also had them branded sovtek, or with the original military markings calling them a 6h23. The 6922 family of tubes really do feature some extraordinary examples, with the early 1960s halogetter cca, the siemens e188cc and the mazda 7308 being three of my favorites. This amp is rated at 55wpc and is capable of driving almost any speaker out therecome with 4 6550 power tubes and 6 6922 driver tubes with very low hours on themthe amp is in. Woo wa2 tube rolling recommendations page 36 headphone. Convergent audio technology jl7 black path edition monoblock.
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