![]() The integrated amp shares the same power supply between the two channels, and the monoblocks utilize transformer coupling between the driver stage and output stage which Peter Qvortrup from Audio note claims delivers higher sound quality. The Interstage monoblocks offer two advantages over the Kit1-15. But if you aren't going to build the amp yourself, I'm not sure if the ANK kits offer the best value compared to the plethora of small-builder 300B amps available. Maybe not the best you can get, but well above average. The quality of the transformers and other parts used in these amps is pretty good. But as you will see from the thread I referenced, my amps have a lot of changes including replacing the 300B tubes with new-issue Western Electrics. The finished amps sound fabulous - beating my Pass XA60.8 monoblocks in most regards. Rebuild an existing standard Kit1 to the new spec).I built a pair of 300B P-SET monoblocks based on the ANK Interstage C-Core kit, although I made a lot of changes to the design. In effect, it is a Kit1 with all available upgrades plus more (although I'm sure there would be a way to Optional copper shrouds are also available for the output transformers. Chrome mains and choke transformer covers.AudioNote TRANS-300 double C-Core Hi-B (0.15mm) output transformers.AudioNote Silver phono RCA input sockets.AudioNote Copper Foil capacitors on the driver board.Black Gate capacitors on driver and 300B circuits.Some of the differences between this (the PQ Signature Edition) and the standard Kit1 (at time of writing) are: The full range consists of the following standard models:įor more information and pricing, please visit the website.ĭifferences between this and the basic Kit1 The PQ Signature Kit1 is at the top of the Kit1 amplifier range. The TRANS300 output transformers measure in at 138mm x 115mm x 105mm approx. This is a good idea as other kits that I have bought in the past have just sorted by size and you tend to take forever finding what you need.įor anyone who is interested, the stainless steel chassis measures in at 435mm x 300mm x 55mm. There are 9 kit bags altogether within that equipment bag. So, there is a bag for the output transformers, one for the baseplate, one for driver PCB, etc. Instead, however, of just sepatating them into sizes, they are instead separated by build area. One of the equipment bags contains ALL of the screws, nuts, and washers required. One of the first things that is recommended by the manual is that you check the contents of these bags against the inventories - a good idea just in case an item is missing then any missing components can be sent while you are building other parts of the kit. Each of these bags contains an inventory sheet and are referred to from the manual. Most of the smaller components and assemblies are split into 7 'equipment bags'. The quality of the parts is apparent as soon as you open the box and remove the first layer of packaging - very high standard. It allows you to plan out the build in your mind and probably reduces the number of mistakes that people make as a result - which is a good thing for everyone. This was very useful and satisfies you for the time it takes for the order to arrive. Upon order confirmation, I was given a link to an online version of the standard Kit1 manual that contains many photos. The first thing to note was the sheer weight of the box - a massive 63lbs (nearly killed me carrying it up 2 flights to the loft extension) - I later found that the majority of the weight was contained in the two huge TRANS 300 output transformers which really are heavy. The kit took a little under 3 days from dispatch from Canada to my doorstep in England (UK) - I was able to track the order all the way. It also has an input impedance of around 100K which is more than ample for a huge range of source components. Don't be put off by this seemingly low wattage as it is every bitĪs loud, position for position, as my my old 40W Linn solid state amplifier was through the same speakers. It has a class A output of 8watts per channel. Will support a single line source (unless a pre-amp is used that will support more sources) as it incorporates This kit will build a very high quality Single-Ended, Class A, directly heated triode amplifier. ![]() You can navigate through this section's pages by using the navigation aids at the top and bottom of the pages. I hope this set of pages encourages others to follow suit into this interesting and rewarding area. This section takes you through my experience of building the AudioNote Kit1 PQ Signature Edition SET amplifier. ![]()
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