Great news: an affordable Canadian made SET amplifier. The Wolf Ear Kitoki.

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AvsFan

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Yes, both the Kitoki v1 and v2 are point to point wired.

I am still trying to find synergy for my Omega HO Super 3 dual RS5's.

I have really contemplated Kitoki.

Main concerns I have, is there is not a lot of information nor activity here on this forum. I would love to see this area more active.

SDMF_Mark

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Andrew is coming out with V3 of the Kitoki. I am considering getting one.

SDMF_Mark

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I have one on order, it will take a few months to build because I’m the first one to order the V3.

opnly bafld

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I have one on order, it will take a few months to build because I’m the first one to order the V3.

What is changing?
The thread title is referencing the first version, the second version is ultralinear?

SDMF_Mark

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What is changing?
The thread title is referencing the first version, the second version is ultralinear?

No they are all SETs.

opnly bafld

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No they are all SETs.

EL84 based set does not = 5 watts.
Find a picture of the V2 amp (one here on AC), looks like a UL tap on the opt.

Edit: Old ad from Wolf Ear: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649386211-the-new-wolf-ear-kitoki-v2-is-here-we-eat-the-shipping/

"The new Wolf Ear Kitoki v2 is now shipping. It is a single ended EL84 Ultralinear with 5w/ch so it will play a wider variety of speakers than a 2w/ch SET.

That said, the Kitoki v2 can be ordered as a 2w/ch SET at no extra cost for those with more efficient speakers."

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They have some really interesting gear..
Everything looks well thought out and prices aren't out of this world...

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SDMF_Mark

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EL84 based set does not = 5 watts.
Find a picture of the V2 amp (one here on AC), looks like a UL tap on the opt.

Edit: Old ad from Wolf Ear: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649386211-the-new-wolf-ear-kitoki-v2-is-here-we-eat-the-shipping/

"The new Wolf Ear Kitoki v2 is now shipping. It is a single ended EL84 Ultralinear with 5w/ch so it will play a wider variety of speakers than a 2w/ch SET.

That said, the Kitoki v2 can be ordered as a 2w/ch SET at no extra cost for those with more efficient speakers."

I stand corrected. oops

SDMF_Mark

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They have some really interesting gear..
Everything looks well thought out and prices aren't out of this world...

 :thumb:

The V3 is a 6V6 based SET making 2.5 watts. It is now $1600

seikosha

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Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think the 6v6 can be wired as a SET; it’d have to be a SEP (Pentode)

opnly bafld

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A 6V6 can be used in a triode circuit.

You don't see very many triode builds  :scratch: , I'll leave it at that.

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6V6 is an underused valve. I put it in the same class as the EL84. Maybe better.

dave

seikosha

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A 6V6 can be used in a triode circuit.

You don't see very many triode builds  :scratch: , I'll leave it at that.

Thanks!  I had no idea.

catr

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hello
currently have an amp using adapters to get 6aq5 - if i get other adapters can use 6v6 also, is very nice after mods - would love a triode switch *so curious*

SDMF_Mark

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Should be getting my Kitoki v3 in a couple of weeks. I’ll see if it is any good or not.

Due to supply chain issues I did not get a metal chassis, I got a Hammond walnut wooden chassis.

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6V6 is an underused valve. I put it in the same class as the EL84. Maybe better.

dave
Yep, more balls, less excess detail.  The 6V6, 6L6, 5881, KT88, 6550 family are wonderful sounding tubes.

SDMF_Mark

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Due date is Friday the 18th. Woo hoo. If some don’t know this it will be V3.

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