Rob Robinette 5E3SM Stereo Deluxe Micro preset

Verified · 90/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.

The 5E3SM Stereo Deluxe Micro is a stereo hi-fi audio amplifier, not a guitar amp, designed by Rob Robinette with Alan Gilsmith. Each side borrows the 5E3 Deluxe Micro layout: a 12AY7 preamp and driver feeding a 12AU7 with both halves in parallel single-ended, with volume, tone and global negative feedback, for about one watt per channel.

• Made in: USA
• Wattage: 1W
• Channels: 1
• Preamp tubes: 2× 12AY7
• Power tubes: 2× 12AU7

Tags: diy, american, stereo, class-a, low-wattage.

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