help needed, i am searching for a 6L6 tube amplifier that use only one pair of tube, thanks

[What-watt]

Good Evening,

 

I am searching for a warm sound 6L6 tube amplifier that use only one pair of tube to use with my Forte/Quartet speakers, could you help?

 

To replace my 2watt, sch.... amplifier, it could be integrated or power amplifier, thanks

 

best regards all

[Klipsch104db]

2 hours ago, Zink_e said:

Good Evening,

 

I am searching for a warm sound 6L6 tube amplifier that use only one pair of tube to use with my Forte/Quartet speakers, could you help?

 

To replace my 2watt, sch.... amplifier, it could be integrated or power amplifier, thanks

 

best regards 

Quicksilver Horn Mono. Website says discontinued but they will build a pair. Ships with EL34 but 6l6 can be used also.

https://quicksilveraudio.com/products/horn-mono-amp/

[82 Cornwalls]

https://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=54

 

DIY but should be able to find someone build it for you if needed. Built amps often come up for sale.

https://www.tubedepot.com/products/elekit-tu-8200-stereo-tube-amplifier-kit

Victor might be able to help: https://www.vkmusic.ca/

 

Dennis Had Inspire (search on Ebay) will build one of his for you.

He is retired after starting several successful businesses including Cary Audio.

[Marvel]

Look up the Clementine amp. It's a single chassis stereo amp that can be built for 6L6 tubes (one per side) Designed by Shannon Parks, it's on DIYTUBE.COM.

 

If you can't find on already built, you can surely find someone to build one for you. They aren't an expensive build.

 

http://www.diytube.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4893

 

Or get a new one... the Nobsound amps get pretty good reviews.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134760961309?itmmeta=01HTTQX9V60JWW7P5NPN6GMK78&hash=item1f6061151d:g:dR8AAOSwroNk~SQA&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4AMe2Tm%2FEWzYvm%2BpltS%2Frwss31vrkJJ1nPpgHhYosr9fEt50KGtTMF8hjYHrYI6jpAOjW31uSaFuMIBzeOAu7xeKo%2FVD48YUg8uVuojnx9O1B4abGQzEoWTA9UylkJz%2B5A74SJKbZ3NVqRHBgy81JaviUsK%2FHM2hvgNqMJHyuaRN2CFXQOX47euSyTF2WrLSk6lXCrn4Riy%2BjzvDgnJ7soydVXlW4ua%2FV4Li1F8lDwOnO4LLAq2xfKrqDx%2F6l8MQClSnkwMBvzf7gHT9DKLVYDiW5Uabz6xNXllVECctJFT1|tkp%3ABFBM1J3119Zj

 

[RobMarshall]

 

Besides the tubes, does anyone know what modifications are in the Horn Mono's that make them more suitable for horn speakers?  That would be good info to have to teach me more about horn speakers and what I have with the  H-IV's.  I

 

Thx, Rob

[82 Cornwalls]

54 minutes ago, RobMarshall said:

 

Besides the tubes, does anyone know what modifications are in the Horn Mono's that make them more suitable for horn speakers?  That would be good info to have to teach me more about horn speakers and what I have with the  H-IV's.  I

 

Thx, Rob

 

Input sensitivity: 9V

18dB less gain than their other amplifiers.

 

https://quicksilveraudio.com/products/horn-mono-amp/

[RobMarshall]

8 hours ago, 83 LSIs said:

 

Input sensitivity: 9V

18dB less gain than their other amplifiers.

 

https://quicksilveraudio.com/products/horn-mono-amp/

Thx 83 LSIs for your reply.  Means a lot.  Was the idea to drop the gain, because the horns are so sensitive/and/or bright sounding? You can tell I have a lot to learn.

[82 Cornwalls]

35 minutes ago, RobMarshall said:

Thx 83 LSIs for your reply.  Means a lot.  Was the idea to drop the gain, because the horns are so sensitive/and/or bright sounding? You can tell I have a lot to learn.

 

Were you able to take a look at the link and the comments in the 3rd paragraph?

 

Horns bright? The crossover must be out of spec or a bad design.

[What-watt]

On 4/6/2024 at 6:05 PM, Marvel said:

Look up the Clementine amp. It's a single chassis stereo amp that can be built for 6L6 tubes (one per side) Designed by Shannon Parks, it's on DIYTUBE.COM.

 

If you can't find on already built, you can surely find someone to build one for you. They aren't an expensive build.

 

http://www.diytube.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4893

 

Or get a new one... the Nobsound amps get pretty good reviews.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134760961309?itmmeta=01HTTQX9V60JWW7P5NPN6GMK78&hash=item1f6061151d:g:dR8AAOSwroNk~SQA&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4AMe2Tm%2FEWzYvm%2BpltS%2Frwss31vrkJJ1nPpgHhYosr9fEt50KGtTMF8hjYHrYI6jpAOjW31uSaFuMIBzeOAu7xeKo%2FVD48YUg8uVuojnx9O1B4abGQzEoWTA9UylkJz%2B5A74SJKbZ3NVqRHBgy81JaviUsK%2FHM2hvgNqMJHyuaRN2CFXQOX47euSyTF2WrLSk6lXCrn4Riy%2BjzvDgnJ7soydVXlW4ua%2FV4Li1F8lDwOnO4LLAq2xfKrqDx%2F6l8MQClSnkwMBvzf7gHT9DKLVYDiW5Uabz6xNXllVECctJFT1|tkp%3ABFBM1J3119Zj

 

 

Hi wow, thanks for the Help, one more question Chinese 6N1 (nobsound  audio) tube are what? a 6922 preamp tube?

i think, i'll start with that...

Edited April 8, 2024 by Zink_e

[What-watt]

Also, musical paradise, seems fun...

 

and thank you all! i'll appreciate your help

 

best regards

[Marvel]

1 hour ago, Zink_e said:

 

Hi wow, thanks for the Help, one more question Chinese 6N1 (nobsound  audio) tube are what? a 6922 preamp tube?

i think, i'll start with that...

The 6N1 draws a lot more current, so they aren't exactly interchangeable.

[What-watt]

23 hours ago, Marvel said:

The 6N1 draws a lot more current, so they aren't exactly interchangeable.

it seems they are hard to find..., i was expecting it was a chinese version of a more common use tube in north america

[Marvel]

6N1 is a Chinese copy of Russian 6N1P. The 6N1P is available many places.

 

https://tubedepot.com/products/sovtek-6n1p-preamp-vacuum-tube

 

https://www.audiozomba.com/product/amplifier-tubes-6n1-tube-equivalent-6n1p/

[What-watt]

Well, i ask on Ebay the distributor and luckily  his answer is: 

 

"Plugable tube socket design, you can also change the tubes (6L6--6P3P/EL34/6550/KT66, 6N1--6H1/ECC85) to get enjoy different sound styles"

 

I'll put it here, so that what, i don't have to search in my mess up email storage and to crowdy spam message of apple (i wonder why they are so poor at managing spam? but another thread but not here...) mail...

 

Hope it help, clarify, and look foward to here this amp! thanks folks!

Edited April 11, 2024 by Zink_e

[What-watt]

amp arrived, very very warm sound and very enjoyable, thanks

 

and Wife, love it, so i'll get the remote for the month, i could zap tv and listen music, very happy!

[What-watt]

Just quick note, dac preamp, often have more than 2v output, last wiim pro, has choice of 1 or 2 volt output and also does wonderful job has preamp with my pair of Schiit mono amp (2watts stereo/4w in mono).

 

from what i have heard, with good recording, tube amp, prefer 1volt! especialy with ceramic TT/aux entry