This is exactly the same as the 9-pin stereo kit sold on the Glassware Audio site: It uses a 6cg7 in the gain position and a 6dj8/6922/6h30 in the output position (at least that's what the included components are spec'ed for -- other tube types are entirely possible with component changes. It comes with a pair of new production EH 6cg7s and a pair of JJ Tesla 6922s -- this gives a gain of 20 dB with an output impedance of 275 ohms (with a 200 volt B+).
Here's what's included *(and what's not):
New Aikido kit that includes everything needed to populate
the PCB:
— One Aikido 9-pin stereo PCB (4" by 10")
— Four new tubes -- 2 6cg7, 2 6922
— Two 0.47µF, 500V, 10% paper-in-oil coupling capacitors
— Two high-quality polypropylene-film coupling capacitors
— Four electrolytic capacitors for heater bypassing
— All the resistors (5% 1W carbon-film
Eight sets of PCB stand-offs and screws and O-rings
— Two supporting power-supply capacitors (0.68µF, 400V, Wima, polypropylene-film)
— Four ceramic PCB-mount tube sockets
— One rotary output-capacitor selector switch
— Super strong double sided tape to hold coupling capacitors in place
— 12-Page instruction booklet
The 6CG7/E88CC tube set offers the lowest output impedance.All that is needed to finish the entire line stage is a chassis, power supply, volume and input selector controls, and a handful of RCA jacks and hookup wire.
The kit is as I got it -- never opened it. $100, shipping in lower 48 included and no paypal fees.
I recently bought the 24 volt Aikido board, and already have a pair of mono octal boards, so I have one preamp too many, so this is the one that is going.
Thanks for looking,
Jim
