MDR30
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Thought I'd put a little light on this modest preamp you can get for 50 bucks or so. I find it practical to use mp3-players as sound sources, and sometimes their output is far from the 1-2 volts most headphone amps require. So this little device comes in handy for what it is: a preamp. I'm gonna use it as a step-up to some of my headphone amps, and so far it seems to work. When tubes are burnt in and tested I'll report about function and sound.
It was introduced to me here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/626374/muse-tu-20-tube-amp-anyone-try-this-little-cutie#post_9348105
Some interesting findings in these customer reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/stereo-audio-amplifier-PRE-AMP-Buffer/dp/B008ICH0KA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365757932&sr=8-1&keywords=6n3+tube+preamp
(By the way, connecting the 220V transformer was no problem at all.)
The amp kit seemed simple enough, so I ordered one and after a little searching found a bamboo box to put it in, DIY (all you need is a drill, screws and nuts, a mains switch, cable and mains plug).
And now with the tubes and green leds (all included...) lighted:
Russian and Chinese 6N3P may not be the ultimate valve choice, so I've ordered a couple of 2C51 to roll with, keeping a low profile you know.
It was introduced to me here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/626374/muse-tu-20-tube-amp-anyone-try-this-little-cutie#post_9348105
Some interesting findings in these customer reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/stereo-audio-amplifier-PRE-AMP-Buffer/dp/B008ICH0KA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365757932&sr=8-1&keywords=6n3+tube+preamp
(By the way, connecting the 220V transformer was no problem at all.)
The amp kit seemed simple enough, so I ordered one and after a little searching found a bamboo box to put it in, DIY (all you need is a drill, screws and nuts, a mains switch, cable and mains plug).
And now with the tubes and green leds (all included...) lighted:
Russian and Chinese 6N3P may not be the ultimate valve choice, so I've ordered a couple of 2C51 to roll with, keeping a low profile you know.