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I'm asking this out of ignorance, so don't take it wrong, please.Wouldn't the 24-step attenuator cause a big jump in volume with each step up? Would a 48 or 64-step control offer greater volume control?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Separate question:What would be the dimensions of such a case?Regards,Michael
For the stepped attenuator the audio curve I designed on this one is similar to the Alps Blue Velvet potentiometer audio curve. It averages about 2db between each step and it is more accurate, but theres no reason I couldn't use a potentiometer (smooth volume control) if you prefer. More steps mean finer control but I would still use the same audio curve.Dimensions would be the similar to the Kitoki, but the output and mains transformer would be on top for size reasons.
Hi Andrew, do you offer a remote for volume control if requested?
I think there's lots of good KT88/6550 amps out there already, and they're more limited in power. I think the high powered KT150 fills a gap, particularly for people with more power-hungry speakers (ie, the vast majority of people).
Indeed.In addition to the models already mentioned, I found this Italian-made design offering 30wpc from 2 x KT150's:https://www.gabrisamp.it/negozio-online/nuovo/calypso-kt150/This goes for $2,500+ (equivalent) - as another point of comparison.It's pretty big (380mm x 460mm x 210mm). Quite heavy at almost 60lbs (27kg).& Doesn't offer Triode/UL switching either.The projected specs for the Wolf Ear seem more attractive to me.More versatility, lower weight, etc.(Just my impression, I'm not making any assumptions or claims about the sound quality of either product.)