[raysracing]

Hoping to luck out and pick up someone's DIY set amp for my new/used Omegas with Hemp drivers. My budget is low so hoping to put a little dinner money in your pocket.

Edit:Thanks- found and bought amp from fellow AC member locally

[ClefChef]

Check out MusicalParadise.ca or MiniWatt N3 on ebay. Doubt you will find DIY cheaper than that.

[Jeffr1966]

not sure how much you are looking to spend but I have a DIY (NOT built by me) SET using KT120 tubes ... seems to be a very solid build (large transformers - probably 25lb) but I recently purchased a Shindo Montille/Aurieges combo so this is unused



I have a matching tube preamp as well



be looking for $1000 for the pair (amp and pre) and would prefer to sell together

[Ericus Rex]

Music Reference sells a SET 2.5W EM7 kit for $750.  Here's a youtube vid of him talking about it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qg9ot20EdA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUhBOdsRsM7YDnU2CHsgBG-g

[raysracing]

Thanks guys, but $150 to $250 is more my range.

Ray

[Jeffr1966]

tough to find in that price range ... a GOOD SET is somewhat $$$ to make even DIY

good luck!

Jeff

[ClefChef]

Problem with SET is output transformers, and decent ones cost money. The price of the amp is going to be determined by the quality of iron. $150 could get you cheap used Chinese el84 with no name parts, or maybe salvaged console amp that requires some work.

[raysracing]

Got it. I wanted a cheaper one as a test as I know no one local with one to try. Bummer.

[musicdre]

look around for the musical paradise MP-301.  its a an excellent sounding SE amp, and sells new for about $350.  i have seen used ones listed recently  on ebay and other well known listing spots.  you may be able to get one at about the high end of your $ range. 

good luck in your endeavor.  -andre

[hatrack71]

Actually, the Miniwatt N3 is touted as being pretty good in your price range. It might as least get you down the rabbit hole. 

[Goosepond]

I've got a MP 301 Mk2 (EL34 version) I bought a couple of years ago that I'm not using. I bought it to use with a bedroom system/headphones and have never used it much.

Gene

[raysracing]

I started down a different path looking at building two bucket subs, but if I can get a SET at my price then I will redirect funds again. Thanks for advise and definitely hit me up Gene. I am most likely between a MP MK301 Mk2 and a Miniwatt N3

[musicdre]

imho, a SET is higher priority than subs.  subs are like frosting.  SET is the heart of the system. 

but all the best whichever fork you take here.

[raysracing]

imho, a SET is higher priority than subs.  subs are like frosting.  SET is the heart of the system. 

but all the best whichever fork you take here.

I have read a couple accounts of Omega's bass output improving with less powerful SET amps. Curious.

[rklein]

maybe a used one of these... they are $539 new but used...

http://www.bottlehead.com/store.php/products/single-ended-experimenters-kit

Regards,

Randy

[raysracing]

maybe a used one of these... they are $539 new but used...

http://www.bottlehead.com/store.php/products/single-ended-experimenters-kit

Regards,

Randy

Non available now used and I do not have the time to build an amp these days. 

I am waiting on an auction tomorrow for a MP-301 and if it goes too high I think I will buy the latest MP301 new.  Hope I am home when auction ends! My budget (this week) is about $400.

[jackthecat121]

I have a twin Audio el34/kt 66 SET integrated amp with upgrade transformer. Super sweet.
Twin Audio used to haveacircle here. Google it.
$500 plus shipping OBO.

[Ericus Rex]

  Hope I am home when auction ends!

esnipe.com is your friend.

[raysracing]

I have a twin Audio el34/kt 66 SET integrated amp with upgrade transformer. Super sweet.
Twin Audio used to haveacircle here. Google it.
$500 plus shipping OBO.

Thanks for offer. A local guy hit me up and I bought his mp301mk3 just a few minutes ago.

Ray