Looking for DIY Preamp with Phono and 4-1 source selection

[omishra]

This will be for a DIY preamp with phono stage -

Phono -
BHL Audio JFET Phono Preamplifier kit - 2sk170 RIAA | eBay
or
12AX7 (ECC83) MM/MC Phono Tube Preamplifier Kit ref VTL | eBay
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/Full-Kit-ref-Matisse-Reference-Phono-MM-Preamplifier-S3-/220710772735?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3363631fff

Preamp -
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Combinations: Part A + Part B + Part C +Part D

Selection one from each section A, B, C and D.

Part A: Preamplifier
1. Grounded Grid Preamplifier
2. Grounded Grid Plus Preamplifier (requires two sets of HV regulators)
3. Preamplfiier ref Marantz 7C
4. Preamplifier ref McIntosh C22
5. Preamplifier ref Matisse Fantansy
6. Preamplifier ref Matisse Reference
7. Preamplifier ref CAT SL-1
8. Preamplifier ref Jadis JP200
9. 5687 tube Preamplifier
10. 6N3 (5670) Tube Buffer
11. 6N3 (5670) SRPP Preamplifier
12. 6SN7 SRPP Preamplifier
13. 12AX7 Phono Preamplifier ref VTL
etc
Part B: High Voltage Power Supply
1. Variable BJT HV Regulator + T30L Toroidal Transformer
2. Variable BJT HV Regulator + T30 Toroidal Transformer
3. Variable BJT HV Regulator + T110 Toroidal Transformer
4. Variable Tube Regulator PS200 + T120 Toroidal Transformer
5. Variable Tbue Regulator 6V6 + T120 Toroidal Transformer
etc

Part C: Accessories
1. Time Delay Protection
2. Speaker Protection C1237
3. Input Selector
4. IR Remote Control for Volume Control
5. 23 Step Attenuator
6. ALPS POT
7. Tone control
8. DC Power Filter
9. Crossover Filter
etc

Part D: Case (Black, Silver and Gold)
1. Chassis A28-A (two rotary knobs)
2. Chassis A28-B (one rotary knob)
3. Chassis A28-C with LCD
4. Chassis A28-D (no rotary knob)
etc

Budget suggestion for options under INR 20K range most welcome.

Thanks

 

[grubyhalo]

Hello omishra,

It appears from the links you've provided that all of the designs except the BHL phono appear to be rip-offs of commercial products. I've read a lot of user reviews that indicate counterfeit and/or poor quality components in kits similar to these off ebay. Why not consider designs/kits offered by acclaimed designers instead of these knock-offs? Here are a couple of places to look at:

Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid Preamp

GlassWare Line Stage & Headphone Amplifiers Kits and PCBs

GlassWare has a wide range of line stages including the famous Aikido variants for you to consider. You could also try contacting John Broskie, the designer, directly through email if you need help deciding on the right one. It would also help if you specify what amps would be paired with the pre and how much of gain you would need. Ofcourse, this is just me thinking out loud, as always...

 

[omishra]

Hello omishra,

It appears from the links you've provided that all of the designs except the BHL phono appear to be rip-offs of commercial products. I've read a lot of user reviews that indicate counterfeit and/or poor quality components in kits similar to these off ebay. Why not consider designs/kits offered by acclaimed designers instead of these knock-offs? Here are a couple of places to look at:

Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid Preamp

GlassWare Line Stage & Headphone Amplifiers Kits and PCBs

GlassWare has a wide range of line stages including the famous Aikido variants for you to consider. You could also try contacting John Broskie, the designer, directly through email if you need help deciding on the right one. It would also help if you specify what amps would be paired with the pre and how much of gain you would need. Ofcourse, this is just me thinking out loud, as always...

You are correct. That is the input I am expecting here, like one given by you. I want to go near to original. It may take some time to gather stuff together. Thanks for your links.

 

[grubyhalo]

BTW, what are the rest of the components in your system?

 

[omishra]

BTW, what are the rest of the components in your system?

This system is installed into my bedroom which is my listening room too.

TT technics SL 1200MK2,
Maranz CD6003,
Pioneer AM/FM Tuner,
BLAUPUNKT Car tape player,
passive relay based 4-1 selector with 24 step ladder volume control,
phono preamp TCC 754
40+40W class AB DIY HEXFET power amp.
DIY BS speakers (currently wall mounted on 18mm glass shelf),
(Yet to be fitted) SoundFoundation speaker stands from HFV group buy.

I want to combine the items listed in bold letters

 

[grubyhalo]

Cool, all the best for your builds. Try researching the different DIY builds in diyaudio.com and audiocircle forums for more information before you pull the trigger on anything...

 

[gobble]

I have that Chinese grounded grid rip-off thingie lying around. I removed the volume pot to use in the MyRef amp.

You can have it if you want.

PM me.

--G0bble

 

[GeorgeO]

I have the original Grounded Grid preamp-excellent product and worth every$$.

 

[GeorgeO]

I just looked at the link-do you realize that the price is only about 25% less than the one from Transcendent Sound?

 

[gvenu]

Hello,

My experience with analogmetric (analogmetric.com) when I made my TDA1541A DAC was very good. They have supplied what was promised

Regards,
venu