KIT one: 300B loftin white price for one PCB all components included
(inclusive output transformer): 300 EURO mono version
KIT two: just with the extra interstage tranformers LL1660 Lundahl
KIT powersupply: PCB version: 175 EURO (stereo version)
KIT fully hardwired version complete with wooden chassis all components
(see 2A3 SE): 995 EURO
Choice of TWO chassis: one metal with GLASS: 150 Euro
One wooden chassis: 100 EURO
I must tell you that my first project was actually a SE 300B
I started with the classic loftin white circuit that you can find
in Jean Hiraga’s book allthough he uses a ECC83 , I find
a 6SN7 better suited for the purpose .
The main problem is allways hum , the only way to get rid
of that is by using DC on the filaments , and as ever good
regulation and filtering of the power supply will help . ! ! ?
I am a fervent supporter of negative Bias , it makes the amp
faster and the sound doesn’t have to go through a capacitor
and you dont waste power in a cathode resistor .
I Chose a 3K primary because it gives less distortion then
a lower plate resistance (which would give more power)
Okay the first schematic is exactly that
V1 half a 6SN7 and Zo a Lundahl LL1623/90mA 3K primary
The HT can be anyware from 250 to 550 Volts
That is if you use Krone Valves you can exceed the 400 Volts
and adjust the 10 Kohm if you exceed 400 Volts
The 2 nd part of the schematic are for those of you
who fear that the negative bias supply might have a
problem which would destroy your precious tubes
The Third part of the schematic is my version of an interstaged
300B, I used the 6DN7 which is a marvelous tube that has
a very interesting power section 10 watts , good for 30 mA
at 300 volt and a nice little second section
note the 10/400 cap is an MKP
Anyway have fun if you intend to build this you ‘ll be in for a
pleasant surprise .
About the power supply :
The simplest way is a tube rectified choke loaded supply ,
Its is extremely musical and easy to build
The sound quality changes dramatically with the rectifier tube
The 5U4G will work so will a GZ34,32,5R4
But the winners are GZ37 & 274b
If you want to use a semiconductor engineerd PSU check out the
PSU we offer as a kit.
You can buy a nice housing as well , we have 2 models
The classic one and the modern one with cooling fans and the tubes
and transformers inside (safer)
a picture: