Millett "Starving Student" hybrid amp - Page 404

Im just not sure a Cmoy would satisfy my needs. Maybe a Mini3, but I really wanted to try tubes. I will build one of these eventually. 

How is this with DT-770 Pro 80s? Anyone know? Would the optional mods make it better with them or worse?

Interesting design, as i am a student myself (high school no less), i've always thought valves costs at least $10USD ea.
I currently specialize in designing descrete solid-state amps and always wanted to try the "sound of tubes".
just a quick question: is the tubes' heating element acting as the output resistor?, will that induce thermal noise?

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Originally Posted by loki993 

Im just not sure a Cmoy would satisfy my needs. Maybe a Mini3, but I really wanted to try tubes. I will build one of these eventually. 

 

 

How is this with DT-770 Pro 80s? Anyone know? Would the optional mods make it better with them or worse?

The only parts I would leave out on any build would be the 50K resistors off the pot, they have no effect on the quality of the sound, just the level.  On something like an 80ohm headphone I'd keep them too.  All the other "optional" parts are there to improve sound.  I typically increase the value of the electrolytic capacitors on my builds for better filtering of power noise and a bit of an increase in bass response, but be sure to use decent capacitors such as the Nichicon Muze series.