DIY HIFI - Billie, Ladyday+ and Basie

Note: This page is an attempt to capture some thoughts on building DIYHIFI's 300b monoblock amps (Billie -> Ladyday+) and the Basie premap.

Eye on Clearance

From DIY HIFI's Clearance page (2003-06-17) 

1 pr original M500 kit (Billie). Includes OPT. PTX for 220/230V or
110/120V, choke, all hardware and parts necessary to build this
kit. This is the original 'Billie' but with stainless steel chassis,
has been built and disassembled so it is used and sold as is. A great
deal a budget way to get into SET. $450USD/$394Euro/3510HK$

1 Consonance T2 kit. This is the original Basie kit. Has been built
and disassembled so it is used and sold as is but includes all the
parts needed to build into a Basie. This is a vintage-style preamp
with tube rectification, 12AU7 x 2 + 12AU7 cathode follower. Includes
choke and PTX for 220/230 or 110/120V. $199USD/174Euro/$1552HK$

I'm not sure I care for the stainless steel chassis on the Billie's nor is it clear that it would match the Basie. However Jamestown Powder Coatings seem like a local option for doing small, specialized powder coatings to get a more unique and consistent finish.

Not sure this is a good idea or not, but looks very interesting...

Ladyday+

Specifications: (may change without notice)

  • Power output: 9W RMS @ 1KHZ Class A
  • Frequency response: 17Hz to 47KHz (-3dB@5W)
  • Total harmonic distortion: <1% (5W@1KHz)
  • Signal to noise: 90dB
  • Input sensitivity and impedance: 2V, 100K ohm
  • Output impedance: 4 or 8 ohm, selectable
  • Power requirement and consumption: 110/220V AC +- 10%, 50W x 2
  • Dimension (mm) and weight: 412(L) x 220(W) x 166(H) x 2, 15Kg x 2
  • Vacuum tubes: 300B x 2, 6N9PJ(6SL7) x 2, 5Z3PA x 2
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Configurations and Prices



Base Unit including the new TJ meshplate gold 300B $999 USD/pair
S&B grid chokes for the grid of the 300B. Can be connected conventionally or as autoformer for extra gain. 4000h/symetrically wound. $120 USD/pair
MU circuit option: includes the parts necessary (silver mica caps, wire wound resistors etc) to convert the driver stage from SRPP to MU style. $45 USD


Total: $1165 USD

Shipping: $250 USD

Ready reference

Basie