DIY phonostage

Here is my latest project. Running Gold Lion now but have Telefunkins on the way.

 

Here is the working side of things. Three gain stages with passive RIAA.

 

WOW!!!!

 

Beautiful!
How does it sound?
Details please, schematic source for case etc.
thanks

 

Well done with the nice and tidy looking construction!

Several years back I built a Very Simple Phono Stage. I took my time doing it and am quite pleased with the results, but my construction looks no where as fabulous as yours.

 

I cannot tell by the pic, what type of tube is this designed for?

Beautiful work btw!

 

I tweaked the power supply but it is basically a Juicy Music Tercel. Years ago I had an original Tercel and really liked it. It is very detailed with a touch of tubeness. Well I regretted selling it and when I wanted another, they were no longer in production. I contacted Mark Deneen of Juicy Music, and having seen some of my previous builds, he agreed to send me the schematic.

The chassis is from China that I got off Ebay. I requested it come with no holes drilled, so I could customize it for my layout. Here is a picture before I did the tube cutouts. I used an Alps rotary on/off switch in place of what was originally designed for a volume pot.

 

You. Are. The. Man.

 

From left to right: 12AT7 - 12AX7 - 12AT7

 

Here is a picture taken while I was mocking up the layout.

 

Your build quality is absolutely stunning. Great job.

Also those are some serious cans for a phone stage.

 

Here I have cutout for the transformer to recess up into the transformer cover.

 

Just stunning.