Full DIY Tube Amplifier: KT90 6SN7 EF86

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Full DIY Tube Amplifier: KT90 6SN7 EF86

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Hi Guys,
My new DIY Integrated Tube Amplifier is finally at home! [emoji7]
Following five long months of design & assembling it is now singing at home!

Specs:
Tubes : KT90, 6SN7, EF86
Output transformers: Hashimoto HW-60-5
Coupling caps: Audyn True Copper Max
Resistors: Takman Audio
Motorised potentiometer ALPS Blue Beauty
Estimated power: 2 x 60 watts RMS
Weight: 26kg
Dimensions cm : L39 x l49 x H 22

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Re: Full DIY Tube Amplifier: KT90 6SN7 EF86

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Looks great. You need a night time shot to show off the tubes.

How are you liking the sound?
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Really really like the sound of it.
It has a wide soundstage, detailed and warm tube sound with precise and punchy bass :)
It's really powerful, I can only bring the volume pot to maximum 1/4 then it's too loud.
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A thing of beauty in the light and in the dark. Well done and long may you enjoy 😊
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Ah thats a beauty!

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whats that selector switch you used at the back?
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Really nice job on that. Congratulations
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Fran wrote:whats that selector switch you used at the back?
Ahahah well spotted Fran!
It's to switch on or off the front screen (showing the bias for each KT90)
I wasn't sure I wanted to have it on non stop but actually I prefer it on [emoji16]
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