ANK Kit1 10th Anniversary Edition 300B Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier

ANK Kit1 10th Anniversary Edition 300B Amplifier – Official Australian Distributor

 

As the Authorized ANK Australia Distributor, we proudly offer this exceptional 8.5W 300B single-ended triode amplifier in a 240V Australian version, complete with a full local warranty and dedicated support.

 

This amplifier is a true pinnacle of sonic refinement, rivaling the world’s finest, regardless of cost. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it’s adorned with premium silver RCA connectors, a precision ELMA selector switch, the renowned Khozmo volume potentiometer, pure copper insert plates, and robust stainless steel hardware throughout.

 

Faithful to the original Audionote circuit design, the Kit1 features a beautifully simple layout with high-grade components across three PCBs, ensuring minimum signal paths and uncompromising quality at every turn.

 

Triple C-Core Transformers – Transforming the Listening Experience

 

The Kit1-10th Anniversary edition includes cutting-edge Triple C-Core 300B output transformers, pushing sonic boundaries to new heights. These precision-crafted transformers are engineered for remarkable clarity, delivering enhanced definition and detail with a captivating sense of authority. This amplifier truly brings vocals and instruments to life, delivering an audiophile experience that resonates deeply with pure musical emotion.

 

Upgrade Options:

 

1. Standard Kit – Ready for easy DIY assembly.

2. Triple C-Core Output Transformer Upgrade Kit – For those seeking elevated performance.

3. Professionally Built Unit – Fully assembled with a 240V AU mains transformer.

4. High-Performance Edition – Assembled by A.L.A Audio, featuring C-Core output transformers, pure silver internal wiring, Audionote Tantilium resistors, Audionote & Mundorf Supreme Silver Gold capacitors. (Contact us for full details.)

5. Extreme Edition – Tuned by A.L.A Audio with HIB Quad Core output transformers, pure silver wiring, Audio Note resistors and capacitors, premium binding posts, a Khozmo volume potentiometer with optional remote control, and advanced circuitry tuning. (Contact us for full details.)

 

Note: Custom-built units have an estimated lead time of 20–45 business days

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Sound Quality

 

The Kit1 embodies the classic 300B single-ended, zero-feedback design with carefully considered enhancements. A robust mains transformer handles the high current demands of the amp, powering a 5U4G rectifier, two 5687 drivers, a 6SN7, and a pair of 300B tubes.

 

The 6SN7 operates as a pre-amp driver, adding a captivating depth to the sound, followed by a volume attenuator that maintains a stable input impedance. Next, a pair of 5687 driver tubes, running at unity gain, deliver a rich current supply that drives the audio signal into the 300Bs. The large output transformers complete the design, resulting in an utterly immersive single-ended 300B experience—one that invites you to lose yourself in the music, night after night.

 

Specifications:

 

Power Output: 8 Watts, Class A

 

Output Tubes: 2 x 300B

 

Driver Stages:

 

First Stage: 6SN7

 

Second Stage: 5687

 

 

Rectifier Tube: 5U4GB

 

Front Insert Plate: Solid Copper

 

Outputs: Stereo Pair (4, 8, 16 ohms), with C-Core taps (0, 8, 15 ohms)

 

Speaker Compatibility: Recommended for speakers with a minimum of 88dB sensitivity

 

Dimensions: Width 43cm, Height 5cm, Depth 30cm

 

 

Weight: 23kg

 

Chassis: 3mm Aluminum with Black Powder Coat

 

 

 

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