Minimalist version with single stereo pot and no selector.
One pair of input sockets, one pair of output sockets.
Cathode-follower, zero gain version.
Suitable for 100w + power amps or those with low input sensitivity.
12BH7A linestage valve upgrade.
Ex-dem with 6 hours on it.
Fascinating power amp with adjustable heater voltage allowing use of different output triodes – 45, 2a3, 300B, VT 50 &52.
Can use UX245, UX345, KR 242 and type 46 with adaptors.
Currently has Electro Harmonix 300B Golds.
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/diy/0611/slagle_autoformer_volume_control_modules.htm
Can also be used as unpowered headphone amp.
Excellent quality.
As this was a personal project am selling at cost price.
David Slagle charged me £295 including shipping for the AVCs.
Hammond ABS enclosure £26 (£10 shipping).
4 x ETI high quality sockets £10 each – £40 + £8 shipping = £48
Duelund hook-up wire and silver wire – £20.
Total customs and handling charges £33.40
No charge for knobs and labour.
Total = £422.40
The best off the shelf TPA3116 amplifier.
Genuine Texas Instruments chipset
Built into a compact box.
Will supply with 19V DC power supply. (Needs 12-24V DC)
Surprisingly good sound. E.g. outperforms Temple Audio Bantam Gold – i.e. more open sound than TABG.
My ex-demonstrator.
Upgraded valves.
Simply brilliant.
Retail is £2800.
Beautiful 211 integrated 18w/ch minimum.
Ex-dem. latest spec. in solid American walnut
3 inputs.
Transformers below deck.
7kg output transformers.
DC heaters on driver stage.
Choke regulated.
Cryo valves.
Massive power supply 2kV oil capacitor.
Takes on £30K 211 amps with ease.
45 kg – over-specced components run cooler and quieter than competitors.
When the almost extinct carbon anode 6080 valves needed replacing Glenn modified it to take carbon anode 6336 valves doubling the power to 20w. This entailed a re-build with extra transformers and Rhopoint non-inductive resistors in key positions. The lid was cut to aid cooling.
