Wilson and Audio note Kit 300B

[mati1979]

Hi, i'm seeing possibility of second amp.
I want to try single end tube for my sophias 2.
I see cary or Audio Note Kit. Around 15-30watts.

Someone have listened with wilson audio this audio note kit ? for example i see:
ANK Audiokits - Legend MonoBlock 300B Tube Amplifier
Parallel 300B Amplifiication 18-20W Single Ended

how is the sound of this type of amplification compared to pass - mc - krell - AR

[mati1979]

for example Lamm ML2.2 with 18Watts matched with many wilson speakers.
this play with acceptable vol ?

[gtubes]

More than enough power for efficient speakers, however comparing Lamm mono blocks that retailed for $37,290.00 a pair in 2013 to a ANK (kit), that currently retails for $3250.00 / pair, for the parallel non C-Core version….different animals entirely is my guess but a kit might satisfy your fun factor if you are up for a little DIY, just don't expect Lamm 2.2's.

I've spent the last couple of days poking around the internet looking at these kits, there is no shortage of DIY amp builders and enthusiasts that take this stuff seriously, and not a whole lot of negatives reported about the overall sound and reliability of the ANK units (which can also be built for you for an additional 10-15% of the retail purchase price)…kinda cool, and very affordable if you are willing to experiment.

[beowulf]

Are you interested in this as a DIY project or are you just looking at tube amps in general?

If you're just looking at tube amps ... a new Decware Torii MK IV @ 25 watts cost almost the same (can be had cheaper if buying used), is hand built in the USA (with all point to point silver wiring and high-end caps, etc.), comes with a lifetime warranty and can be used with a variety of different tubes (most of which I prefer over the 300B ~ although that's a personal preference). It also meets the Sophia's minimum suggested amplification recommendation of 25 watts.

It's Push/Pull and not a SET, but it has a unique circuit design that preserves even order harmonic content like a SET but with the bass grunt of Push/Pull.

The amazingly cool wpascoe (a member here) had a Decware Torii, I'm unsure if he ever tried it with his Wilsons though. He will probably chime in if he sees this post.

[mati1979]

thank you very much
i never heard wilson with less than 100W
and i never had this classics tubes audiophiles 300B or 211 or 845.
I would like amp tubes second option.

For example, 20W (parallel 300B) is similar to 70-80W SS amp? or less ?