This handsome amplifier uses the 2A3 Tubes for its output. Based on the Loftin White Amplifier, Brendon does not give much detail about the final design that he settled on. However the specs are here and the pictures tell a story themselves.
The biggest lesson to be learned from this project is just how important a wiring scheme and also wiring types make the overall success of a Valve (or for that matter any audio project.
This article was origionally published on Brendon’s Geocities hosted site. In the interests of preserving the article Brendon has kindly given permission to re-home it at Justblairs Audio and Electronics Pages. Thanks again Brendon.
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March 21, 2006: After spending a week rewiring the whole amp inside, I COULD NOT believe the improvement in sound quality. I removed all the silver teflon hookup wires and used conventional PVC multistrand 1.5mm copper wires. Somehow silver to this amp was like poison to the sound.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE MAKES with neat wiring layouts! Between my collection of 2A3 tubes, I get between 0.5 -> 3.5 mv AC! The TJ Full Music tubes are the most quiet.
Before Shot - MESSY!!!!
Need I Say More?
Sweet and Tidy!!
Star Grounding.
TJ Full Music 2A3
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