OneyedK
Active Member
Hello,
I'm planning to build me an EL34PP amp somewhere around the end of the year.
I've been eyeballing ST-70 kits, but the 7199 penthode/triode driver worries me.
7199 are rather expensive and not really future proof.
Also, I've never had much luck using penthodes (EF86 mostly) in pré and driver stages.
So some questions:
Is there a consensus about wich alternative driver board is "the best"?
Is there a difference between the output transformers included in the kits of Triode and Dynakitparts?
Are there other kits I should consider?
Or should I forget about kits and grab myself a pair of Lundahl LL1679's and start from scratch? (Mind you, my metalworking skills are -err- poor)
http://www.lundahl.se/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1679.pdf
Thanks for answering my questions!
I'm planning to build me an EL34PP amp somewhere around the end of the year.
I've been eyeballing ST-70 kits, but the 7199 penthode/triode driver worries me.
7199 are rather expensive and not really future proof.
Also, I've never had much luck using penthodes (EF86 mostly) in pré and driver stages.
So some questions:
Is there a consensus about wich alternative driver board is "the best"?
Is there a difference between the output transformers included in the kits of Triode and Dynakitparts?
Are there other kits I should consider?
Or should I forget about kits and grab myself a pair of Lundahl LL1679's and start from scratch? (Mind you, my metalworking skills are -err- poor)
http://www.lundahl.se/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1679.pdf
Thanks for answering my questions!