I’ve been travelling a lot lately so haven’t had the chance to update on this project. A couple of weeks ago I finished the 4P1L PSE Amp:
The amp is outstanding, just like previous incarnations and tests I have conducted over the years. The level of detail and tone is unique. This is what I always loved from the 4P1L. I’m running it very hot (70mA per pair) and the output transformer is Amorphous Core 3K2 (more detail to be shared soon). It’s a simple stage with filament bias, so no cathode capacitor. The filaments are wired in series to reduce the heat dissipation. Despite this adds a bit more on the output impedance, the bass is powerful. I’m very surprised with the bass, but the level of treble is amazing. It goes over 40-50kHz, I will still need to undertake the classic measurements but so far is great!
It’s absolutely dead quiet. No traces of hum.
Some more pictures below:
And the full system below:
i wish you can build a 3A5 phonostage. that’s an ultimate challenge
Any +60dB RIAA stage is a challenge on itself. I’ve designed a built a few. I’m not convinced that a DHT will perform the best in this circuit though