Where Next?

[Why1504]

For many years I have wanted to build a Bottlehead kit.  Back in the summer I ordered a Eros Phono Preamp kit and a couple of weeks ago I got started on the build. I have taken my time, gone slow and completed the point to point wiring this afternoon.  All that is left is to mount the 2 curcit cards and test everything.  Unless I have a big problem, I hope to have it playing  tomorrow.  My plan has been to set this up in my office with my Jolida 202 I have had forever powering my Klipsh Herasey speakers.  But now, I want to keep building.

I have always  been a power guy.  My solid state home theater has about 5,000 watts of power amps with significant headroom.  But music is different.  Here is my question, what do I build now?  My Jolida can begin to distort with poor input sources. Would 8 watts of tube power provide enough current?  Do I need to build two of the 300B amps and bridge them? 

I listen to Jazz, rock, country in that order. 

Thanks in advance.

[Doc B.]

You say the Jolida can distort with poor input sources. If the problem is distortion from lack of amp power into your speakers for a listening level that you like, the source shouldn't make any difference. The issue should be within the amp itself.

I should think a Kaiju would be plenty adequate for Heresys. IIRC they are about 96dB sensitivity, and you should be able to hit about 105dB peaks with the 8-9 watts of a Kaiju. I also think the 300B's lower mid/bass weight will fit well with the Heresy's tonal balance. You could start with one Kaiju and add a second if you felt you needed more output (108dB) from your speakers.

[Why1504]

Doc, which 300Bs ship with the Kaiju?

Is there a special price if you buy the PreBee and Kailua as a pair?

Thanks?

[Chris65]

BH supplies Electro Harmonix 300B.  10% off for two kits .

[Why1504]

Limited Edition Kits headed my way!!