Ray

Model Ray is our SE (Single Ended) class A amplifier at 4W/CH. It is designed around the excellent 6L6G bottle shape beam power tetrode tubes strapped in triode mode. We chose this power tube as it has been in use for decades and has proven itself in classic electric organs as well as in many other audio amplifiers. The driver tube is the venerable 6SL7 dual triode.

The standard build comes with a volume/attenuator control, but this can be left out on request.

In line with our philosophy of keeping things simple and allowing the tube to work its magic, Ray's audio circuit is kept very basic with one triode preamp stage, which is one section of the 6SL7. This then drives one 6L6G power tube, which is strapped in triode mode, to give you that much sought after and wonderful triode sound. And that's pretty much it!

On the other hand, as with most of our designs, a lot of time and effort has gone into the power supply to ensure that Ray operates at near zero background noise level. We have achieved that by using a regulated high voltage B+ for the main circuit as well as a regulated DC filament supply for the single 6SL7. Most other SE amps on the market use AC for the filament of the preamp/drive tubes, which can and often induce hum into the circuit. This hum may be very low, but it is still there. With Ray there is no hum, pure and simple!

A pair of the first class Lundahl LL1682 output transformers will give you an amazing listening experience.

The 6L6G bottle shape tube is superb sounding in this SE application and will stand side by side with ANY 300B or 2A3 etc. tube based SE amp, we know, we listened to them all!

Ray is build to order and will take 6-8 weeks to build and ship.

Every Ray amp comes with your choice of chassis wood and plate colors.

Specifications:

Frequency response is +/- 0.5dB 15Hz to 40KHz

Output 5W/CH at either 4 or 8 OHMS (this needs to be specified when ordered)

Chassis: 13"wide x 11 1/4" deep x 9" tall

Weight: 28lb