Summary of DIY Vacuum Tube Amplifier
This article details the design and construction of a stereo vacuum tube amplifier based on the TubeLab SimpleSE architecture. The builder shares technical specifications for key components, including preamp, power tubes, rectifier, and transformers from brands like GE, RCA, and Edcor. Additional standard parts are referenced in the original TubeLab SSE bill of materials.
Parts used in the Stereo Vacuum Tube Amplifier:
- GE 12at7 Preamp
- RCA 6v6 Power Tubes
- RCA 5u4gb Rectifier
- Edcor GXSE15-8-5K Output Transformers
- Edcor XPWR002 Power Transformer
- Standard components from TubeLab SSE bill of materials
This past winter I designed and constructed a stereo vacuum tube amplifier based off of the TubeLab SimpleSE design. Since many people asked about it at Maker Faire Detroit, I thought I would post a link to the build photos and some more details. Check out the build album below!
Some more technical details:
- Preamp: GE 12at7
- Power Tubes: RCA 6v6
- Rectifier: RCA 5u4gb
- Output Transformers: Edcor GXSE15-8-5K
- Power Transformer: Edcor XPWR002
All other components are pretty much standard and are listed in the TubeLab SSE bill of materials.
For more detail: DIY Vacuum Tube Amplifier
- What design was used for this stereo vacuum tube amplifier?
The amplifier was designed and constructed based off of the TubeLab SimpleSE design. - Which preamp tube is used in this build?
A GE 12at7 tube is used as the preamp. - What type of power tubes does this project use?
The project utilizes RCA 6v6 power tubes. - Which rectifier tube is installed in the amplifier?
An RCA 5u4gb rectifier is used in the circuit. - What output transformers are specified for this build?
The build uses Edcor GXSE15-8-5K output transformers. - What power transformer model is included in the project?
The project features an Edcor XPWR002 power transformer. - Where can I find the list of other standard components?
All other components are listed in the TubeLab SSE bill of materials. - Can I view photos of the build process?
Yes, build photos are available in the linked build album mentioned in the text.
