ANK Kit1-10 300B Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier

Retaining the original Audionote circuit design and mechanics, with parts quality at every turn.  It’s layout is beautifully simple with 3 PCBs containing top quality components. Signal paths are kept to the absolute minimum.

Triple C-Cores – the impact of the transformer

Triple C-Core single 300B output transformers supplied with the Kit1-10th anniversary edition are some of the latest in C-Core technology. These transformers are manufactured to exacting specifications allowing us to take the Kit1-10th to an amazing level of sonics.

Increased definition, authority and high end information allow piano and vocals to strike right in the heart! The already amazing single ended sonics of the Kit1  matched with the Triple C-Core output transformers provide an audiophile experience reserved for but a few!

UPGRADES

1. Standard -  Easy DIY Assembly Kit

2. Triple C Core Output Transformer upgrade - Kit 

3. Professionally Built Unit - 240V AU Mains Transformer

4. Finished Unit - Tuned by A.L.A Audio with C - Core output transformers, Pure Silver Internal wiring, Upgraded Resistors and Capacitors - (Contact for full details)

NOTE: Custom finished unit built time is currently 20-45 business days 

How does it sound ?

The kit1 is the classic single Ended 300B zero feedback design but with a few interesting design strategies . First of all a very large Mains transformer  takes care of delivering the current for this thirsty amp – then again we are powering a 5u4g rectifier , 2 x 5687 drivers , a 6sn7 and of course a pair of 300Bs – this amp can run hot were it not for  the large Mains that can handle the task – Next a large choke designed specifically for 300B is mounted on the front of the chassis right next to the rectifier Board – the 6sn7 acts as a pre-amp driver stage and really adds a magical element to the kit1 sound followed by the Volume attenuator – an interesting design strategy that keeps the input impedence of the amp fixed ! – the next stage is a pair of 5687s driver tubes that are basically at unity gain but providing a strong current supply to drive the audio signal into the 300Bs – Of course massive output transformers bring it all together and the result is a jaw dropping single ended 300B experience that you will spend many evenings enjoying!

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