Kaiju vs other 300b amps?
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The Tubelab SE 300B is not a complete kit. It's a PC board with an open list of component choices. That would make it somewhat difficult to describe a characteristic sound since it would change some with the output iron used, output tube choice, etc. I have not heard one so I don't have any info to offer.
debk
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I built a tubelab SE some time ago and it was a very nice sounding amp, though as Doc said it's final sonic characteristics will depend on what other components you use. I used Electra-print iron and it sounded very nice. I have not heard a Kaiju to compare, but compared to the other BH amps I have built, the BH amps sound superior to my ears. The BH products sound more detailed and immersive to me.
I have since cannibalized the TubeLab amps for other projects
Debra
I have since cannibalized the TubeLab amps for other projects
Debra
Thanks for the feedback!
On an tangential topic... can someone please tell me whether a preamplifier is required to get the most out of the Kaiju?
If I were to use a digital source like the Oppo BDP-105 that has a adjustable output, what benefit would a preamp provide?
I believe the output impedance of the Oppo is low ~100 Ohms. The maximum output level via dedicated RCA output connectors is 2.1Vrms. That is a good deal more than the input sensitivity of the Kaiju. Toughts?
Thanks,
Mika
On an tangential topic... can someone please tell me whether a preamplifier is required to get the most out of the Kaiju?
If I were to use a digital source like the Oppo BDP-105 that has a adjustable output, what benefit would a preamp provide?
I believe the output impedance of the Oppo is low ~100 Ohms. The maximum output level via dedicated RCA output connectors is 2.1Vrms. That is a good deal more than the input sensitivity of the Kaiju. Toughts?
Thanks,
Mika
It should probably work. I use an Oppo BDP-103 with Stereomour amps and have way more gain than I need. The Stereomour has more gain with a 12AT7 in the front end vs. the Kaiju's 5670, so I can't say with absolute certainty it will be perfect. And of course it depends a bit upon your speaker sensitivity and how loud you listen as well. But my hunch is it will probably work well.
