bracurrie Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My family thinks I have gone off the deep end. I believe I am too old for a mid-life crisis (although I am not low-T). I just bought another tube amplifier. That make five so far. Plus the loaner then its six. OK, OK I know there are few of you that have been through more but for me its a lot. I got a tip a while back from someone on the forum about Justin Weber and his fledgling enterprise making tube amplifiers called ampsandsound. The information from the web site with a testimonial from Dave at Fastlane coupled with reasonable price got me to take the plunge and buy the Stereo 15 an EL84 ultra linear amp. The Manley GY50 was going to have to find another role. Justin took the deposit and offered the use of a single end amp called Little Ben. The Little Ben was amazing. The soundstage and other single ended attributes I have heard about but never experienced, made me wonder if I really wanted the Stereo 15. Justin assured me that based on my conversation with him about my music tastes and listening style the Stereo 15 was still my best choice. After just a couple of weeks waiting time the Stereo 15 arrived today. It looks nice and sounds great. I have only listened to about 20 minutes of EDM, rock and jazz so far and I would say that indeed I do like it better than the Little Ben, especially the rock and EDM. Sometimes I like it on the loud side and the amp seems to work effortlessly so far. Attached are photos of the setup and amp. I do love the glow of tubes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Im impressed, EL84 tubes amps rock! you ears will thank you as if they haven't already ......... On my side currently blowing fuses in my La Scallas cranking Slipknot breakin in new Crites Crossovers. Runnin KT88s on my end. you sir have achived peace within. Edited January 31, 2014 by minermark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracurrie Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's amazing to read those gracious words as I listen to Alison Krauss. She is front and center and the rest of the band a step or two back. Wonderfull!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Wife came into the Mancave so Celtic music for a bit......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Congratulations on amp number five. Looks like a keeper. I would love to hear it. If I call can you hold the phone up close to the amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracurrie Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Oh say it ain't so. At least yours is interested. Mine thinks a boom box is Hifi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracurrie Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 615.406.7052 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracurrie Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 But seriously, Justin's stuff is serious value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapface Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I was just looking at Justin's website yesterday. Glad to hear a first hand account. Time to start breaking the news to the wife....lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 615.406.7052 Thanks......you enjoy it tonight and I will call for my concert later. It is a very handsome amp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 First of all congratulations! Second, is this the guy we/I often hear complaints about? The guy disappears and won't return phone calls, etc? Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracurrie Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ask Dave at Fastlane about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Oh say it ain't so. At least yours is interested. Mine thinks a boom box is Hifi. I spoiled mine when having the idea of building mine, I built hers FIRST, pics in my gallery. After I built hers she did not give a rats azz what I was up to in the Mancave, of course until she heard it. her Class A tube system pushes maybe 45 watts, Mancave system 45 switchable to 70 watts, her's is also KT88s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10agPj0Vzu4&list=PLE5C961FBA1F2264F Neighbors know im drinkin now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracurrie Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Good stuff. Ain't love grand! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ask Dave at Fastlane about that. Is this reply to me? Thanks, Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracurrie Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ask Dave at Fastlane about that. Is this reply to me? Thanks, Dennie We'll it was, I was hoping Dave would jump in here to talk about Justin. He know him very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ask Dave at Fastlane about that. Is this reply to me? Thanks, Dennie We'll it was, I was hoping Dave would jump in here to talk about Justin. He know him very well. Thanks! Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My family thinks I have gone off the deep end. I believe I am too old for a mid-life crisis (although I am not low-T). I just bought another tube amplifier. That make five so far. Plus the loaner then its six. OK, OK I know there are few of you that have been through more but for me its a lot. I got a tip a while back from someone on the forum about Justin Weber and his fledgling enterprise making tube amplifiers called ampsandsound. The information from the web site with a testimonial from Dave at Fastlane coupled with reasonable price got me to take the plunge and buy the Stereo 15 an EL84 ultra linear amp. The Manley GY50 was going to have to find another role. Justin took the deposit and offered the use of a single end amp called Little Ben. The Little Ben was amazing. The soundstage and other single ended attributes I have heard about but never experienced, made me wonder if I really wanted the Stereo 15. Justin assured me that based on my conversation with him about my music tastes and listening style the Stereo 15 was still my best choice. After just a couple of weeks waiting time the Stereo 15 arrived today. It looks nice and sounds great. I have only listened to about 20 minutes of EDM, rock and jazz so far and I would say that indeed I do like it better than the Little Ben, especially the rock and EDM. Sometimes I like it on the loud side and the amp seems to work effortlessly so far. Attached are photos of the setup and amp. I do love the glow of tubes Very nice collection! tube amplifiers are better than gold literally. They sell easier than gold. I truly believe the more the better..you just cannot go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I am drooling.... Yes, those are droolcicles... Edited January 31, 2014 by mustang guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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