Which amp should I build for sound quality? I've been back and forth between
1) a kit (I found several kits available)
or
2) piece together on my own parts to build an amp from a proven schematic. I would do this point to point and I'd source every single part my self. My friend even has access to a professional that can bend, cut and create a perfect chassis.
The most satisfying thing for me would be option two (2) which means no kit. At first I had no confidence but I've been reading so darn much and I printed out NEETS I'm finding it to be very clear and understandable. So sometime soon I will probably go with option two (2), point to point with all parts sourced by me.
So my question is, which proven tube amp schematic should I consider if I have the following two objectives;
1) most accurate music reproduction. By this I mean that the amp has no unique sound of its own, rather it reproduces the original source as accurately as possible.
2) over 45 watts per channel
I want to start researching the various schematics that y'all recommend so that by the time I'm ready to pull the trigger and start buying I will be confident in the expected sound quality.
I need lots of opinions from y'all because I want to consider & research all of the top tube amp designs for which the schematic is available.
1) a kit (I found several kits available)
or
2) piece together on my own parts to build an amp from a proven schematic. I would do this point to point and I'd source every single part my self. My friend even has access to a professional that can bend, cut and create a perfect chassis.
The most satisfying thing for me would be option two (2) which means no kit. At first I had no confidence but I've been reading so darn much and I printed out NEETS I'm finding it to be very clear and understandable. So sometime soon I will probably go with option two (2), point to point with all parts sourced by me.
So my question is, which proven tube amp schematic should I consider if I have the following two objectives;
1) most accurate music reproduction. By this I mean that the amp has no unique sound of its own, rather it reproduces the original source as accurately as possible.
2) over 45 watts per channel
I want to start researching the various schematics that y'all recommend so that by the time I'm ready to pull the trigger and start buying I will be confident in the expected sound quality.
I need lots of opinions from y'all because I want to consider & research all of the top tube amp designs for which the schematic is available.