kevinmi Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I recently built 2 tube amps from kits. These are the Decware SE84 single end kits putting out 2 watts in stereo and 5-6 watts bridged in mono. I didn't take pics of the build since they are the same as the ones that Gothover built a couple years ago, and his builds are much nicer than mine! The only difference is the new pc boards have the Hazen mod built in to the board. I'm using Russian 6N15P output tubes and JAN 6922 driver tube at the present time. Volume control is the Alps Blue Velvet. I am bi-amping the KevHorns using my ST120 for the bass bins (60W/channel) and the SE84's bridged to run the mids/highs. Crosover point is 400hz on the bass bins. Next step will be to build another SE84 amp for the tweeters and go active! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Whole system pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mikebse2a3 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Very nice system..![Y] Most important of all is it's obviouse that you are having Fun with this hobby..![] mike tn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Kevin, that is a good looking system, makes me want to try some tube kits.[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 your setup is awesome what are you going to do for an xover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 your setup is awesome what are you going to do for an xover? Right now I'm using a passive setup, like a Universal clone, with bi-amp capabilities. I plan to go to an active system like the Behringer DCX2496 or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Kevin, the amps look great, and they have more than enough power in stereo to drive your midrange and tweeters, you really don't need a third to go active. For active xo, I like the DCX2496 because you can time align and eq, but also love the simplicity of the Ashley 3way xo. Dave Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Kevin, the amps look great, and they have more than enough power in stereo to drive your midrange and tweeters, you really don't need a third to go activeDave, you are correct about the power. I ran one in stereo bi-amping the mids/highs for a month or so, and it was plenty loud enough. I just bought some Selenium 220TI tweeters to try out, and with their higher SPL than the Crites tweets, I should achieve greater volume still! I'll be buggin' you next about the tube output on the Behringer unit! -Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dubay Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Nice looking and sounding system Kevin! I will be working toward a triamp system myself this winter. The ease of balancing the drivers is my main driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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