![]() The Audio Note sound is not dependent on triode tubes, single-endedness, or silver cabling but it draws on all of them. No one has ever called any other British speaker irresistible. Like the the body and natural warmth of Gilbert Yeung/JMR based systems, Audio Note beauty (there really is no better name for it) can be deeply and permanently addictive, irresistible. It is the only audio line I have ever heard referred to as beautiful. Audio Note clarity has a humane glow to it. Again, edges through Audio Note speakers are clear but tastefully attenuated, less so the more silver used in their wiring. Audio Note speakers are more transparent and less overtly charming than Classic Spendors, more present and less restrained than Harbeths, to cite their principal British brethren. ![]() Audio Note systems can make their competition sound…unfinished. This has to do with (1) resisting the temptation to lead with leading edges and (2) with refinement - a subtle refinement applied with consummate tact that only becomes evident in contrast with other gear. The secret is tact: understanding that analogue does not mean warm and cozy, it means beautiful the way live music can be beautiful. There are audio companies who more or less agree with Audio Notes approach but none I’ve heard do it as well. Those are also attributes of live music, equally essential to some listeners. ‘Analogue’ is not as transparent, fast, or present as the best digital when coupled with the best solid state electronics. Analogue prioritizes beauty, which is an essential attribute of live music, some would say the most important one. I can think of no other word that serves as well. To contact ANK Kits, please e-mail him at Brian Smith.People who characterize the sound of Audio Note gear as ‘analogue’ are not wrong. If you make a purchase with ANK kits they will let us know and we will furnish you with a one off 10% discount voucher to use in the Hificollective shop. Please e-mail us at state that you have expressed an interest in ANK Kits. If you mention Hi-Fi Collective, they will give you a 5% discount. We would ask you to make your inquiry direct to ANK. We no longer stock ANK AudioKits direct, however we do support them and hold their kits in high regard. Enjoy bringing your music alive with the Kit1! The Kit1 is an incredible sounding 300B amplifier with a long history of customer success. The amplifier has the option of an Elma selector switch with 3 inputs along with 2 black knobs for the 2014 look. The high quality Mundorf Silver Gold Oil capacitors are now standard in the kit, and it is possible to supply Audio Note copper film caps (ask for a quote). ![]() The kit comes as standard with the high quality TAKMAN 1W (non magnetic) resistors with the option to be upgraded to Audio Note tantalums. AudioNote silver RCA’s and AN speaker posts round out the kit. The new Filament Board PCB has the heat sinks mounted directly on them instead of against the chassis which takes care of isolation perfectly. ![]() A 6SN7 / CV181 driver tube followed by a pair of NOS 5687s drive the Shuguang 300B’s we supply with the kit. Large style grommets are used for the Mains transformer and choke! The classic 5U4G/5V3 rectifier tube is the heart of the power supply. The chassis is now 3mm aluminium powder coated black – we are using high quality BAK-Lite valve bases which fit right into the chassis with classic Audio Note venting. This classic kit is what started the Audio Note kit business back in 2004! The resounding success of the original design and popularity of the Kit1 helped us build the company to where we are today. Our copper insert plate now comes as standard with the kit, or we can supply with a chrome insert plate - contact us for a quote. ANK Audiokits is proud to present our latest version of the classic Kit1 we are calling the Kit1 -300B 2014. ![]()
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