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All in all Sweetie seems to have survived the journey unscathed and appears to be well, successfully transplanted. It's way too early for any kind of conclusions about Sweetie. In fact, I'm so tired I won't even describe any first impressions at this time (it's the middle of the night here). I'll just say Sweetie seems to have been successfully integrated into the #9 audio world. We'll play more later.

Something to look forward to ...

That's a good looking amp!

I like it but, honestly, I don't have a lot to compare it to. (Yes, I'm full of Schitt). I also have a Schitt Saga+ and that's pretty much the extent of my experience. It's all still new to me.

I think so, too.

That is not the one Henry just built that I am getting. I made the mistake of conflating the picture and text in that post. My bad.

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Page 17 of Little Sweetie Forum amplifier project thread.

Currently I am privileged to oversee an embarrassment of riches including much of the Heritage line starting with HIP Heresies (sp?), old Fortes, Cornwall IIIs and my most recent and prized acquisition: a pair of Belles. All acquired prior to retirement and divorce so some may have to go in order to finance my audio habit (and pay the rent). Primary preamp is a Schiit Freya +.

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That's a combination that's pretty hard to beat.

I think I can understand. I have a couple of motorcycles for sale that I put together. It is HARD to let go. I hope it helps to know your efforts are appreciated.

That's WAY cool!

Yeah, that would be me so I'm happy to learn no adjustments need to be made.

What he said...

Message from Area51: Henry, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your efforts. I didn't do anything to deserve the privilege of eventually receiving the Little Sweetie amplifier (and a little electronics education) you're building. I just happened to hop on the forum right after you posted your intention to build a low cost, reliable SET "forum amp" and you were kind enough to exchange communications; granting me this good fortune. And now another stroke of good luck: being able to "watch" Little Sweetie being built. I'm a lucky monkey. Thank you.

You can say that again!

I love it, thanks!

Awesome. Yes, awesome! Watching Little Sweetie being created is a privilege, thanks.

No problem! Please don't stress. I want this to be a fun experience for all involved, please. No worries.

Yep!

Please do. Watching Little Sweetie being built! That's very cool.

It looks like it was done by a craftsman; an artist, not an assembly line.

This Little Sweetie Forum Amplifier Project is absolutely the best news I have stumbled into recently. Discouraged, I had come to the conclusion that a quality SET amp is something I would simply have to live without. I just don't have the budget so I thought I would be going back to solid state to power my recently acquired Klipsch Belles. I keep reading about this so called "tube magic" but it's not going to work for me. Or, is it? Thanks for this ray of sunshine!

I need to be a seller, not a buyer but, wow, those sure look good!