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Chris, An OTL has no taps as there is no output transformer, the reason for its unique design. Bruce R. has info on the Transcendent website. The HIGHER the load impedance is the better the amp likes it, see the power ratings. 16 ohms is a good load. It worked nicely with 16 ohm khorns. Fred

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Mint condition factory built with ultra low noise power supply option. Circumstances require me to part with this (and some other items), it's a marvelous sounding amplifier. http://www.transcendentsound.com/T16OTL.htm price is 900. The new factory assembled amp is priced at 1770 (with low noise option), so this is a great deal. Next stop will be ePay......

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IMHO, It's tough to beat the older Marantz receivers. They are very good in that 'first watt' and are built like a brick *********. Appearance wise they can't be beat, especially in a dimly lit room. The gyroscopic flywheel tuning is a joy. I've been driving a pair of industrial LaScalas with my 2325. Great combo. http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/mindex.html

AS I recall it, the field coil served two purposes, as a smoothing choke in a B+ power supply and eliminated the need for a permanent magnet in the speaker. To use an amp designed for a field coil speaker you would need to use a smoothing choke in the B+ supply and a permanent magnet speaker with a voice coil matching the output transformer. The B+ supply *may* work out with a resistor in place of the choke....

Contact American Express and see if you were insured by them as well. Mastercard insures any purchases you make using their card, as well as extending a warranty on an item by 50%, for up to one year. Pretty handy on a major appliance.

Hey Craig, Your CD arrived today. I listened on my La Scalas and Marantz 2325....like it a lot. SPL: unknown , but adequate! favorite tracks: new boy, dreamship. anecdote: my geriatric cat (15) was walking past a La Scala as the disc started....he went straight up! he's ok with it. good recording! Thanks. Fred

http://vincent.brient.free.fr/bass_horn.htm now THAT'S a horn!

I recall seeing the kHorn listed as one of the suitable speakers on the Transcendant site. The amps are fine seeing 8 ohms but the power does increase with 16. At least that is what I recall. Check his website. There's much info there, and helpful people (in addition to the proprietor) on the forum. BTW, vintage kHorns are stated to be 16 ohms....different drivers/crossovers though.... Post your results please...

Arrto - Do you have a link to such a HVAC ? I am going to be replacing mine VERY soon and would like to see such a system. If there isn't a website, who makes it?

I realize that this a bit unusual, but two variations on the traditional CS I make occasionally: a) Gorgonzola cheese Sharp imported provolone

Pat's is the best, be sure you get a bunch of the fried chiles to munch on!! Tony Lukes is good also, but Pat's is still the best.