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thermionic · 13th Dec 2018, 9:57 am

Hey Andy.

If you really want to build a simple, excellent sounding tranny amp, then it has to be a Class A, in my opinion.

Ever since I built myself the Linsley Hood Class A, I was so impressed with the sound quality. I’ve since built an updated version which provides up to 40 Watts RMS, and it’s great.

So, what am I comparing the sound to? I’m lucky enough to own a Radford STA25, and it compares very favourably, in fact, to my ears, sounds as good as, if not better!

It also heats the workshop well at this time of year!

Cheers. SimonT.

13th Dec 2018, 9:57 am	#43
thermionic Heptode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 989	Re: 120W PP EL34 amplifier re-born. Hey Andy. If you really want to build a simple, excellent sounding tranny amp, then it has to be a Class A, in my opinion. Ever since I built myself the Linsley Hood Class A, I was so impressed with the sound quality. I’ve since built an updated version which provides up to 40 Watts RMS, and it’s great. So, what am I comparing the sound to? I’m lucky enough to own a Radford STA25, and it compares very favourably, in fact, to my ears, sounds as good as, if not better! It also heats the workshop well at this time of year! Cheers. SimonT. __________________ The honesty of imperfection..........