Matthews Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) Dave, what are those? The silver ones with blue patch. They are shiny and pretty... Edited October 25, 2015 by Matthews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 These are a pair of Eric Mandeville built JFL Horus inspired SET amps with a 5AR4/5687/2A3 tube palate. They are one of the most articulate and well balanced of the flock, and you will get to hear them early in the festivities. Along with the Welborne DRDs, the Opera Consonance 211s, the Yamamoto AO8, and the WE 91A, they reside at the top end of the SET amps we will have for sampling. And you won't be buying that single ended KT88 amp....poor build, poor iron, poor quality, and poor topology don't make a good amp, even when it is cheap, cheap. Your puppy won't let it in the house, even slathered with bacon grease! Willie will have his DHT 26-26 DC 45 featured at the gathering for $600, and he has a thread on it at the Gateway forum. I think we will have it up first on Saturday on the Altec Model 19s or RF7s. A word of warning - Willie and Mark love to talk about builds, and they will regale you for hours about tubes. They are as passionate about tube gear as anyone I have ever met, and they walk the walk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Willie will have his DHT 26-26 DC 45 featured at the gathering for $600 is this it? ... I'll take it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Heh...Maggotbox out in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Heh...Maggotbox out in front. ? ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Heh...Maggotbox out in front. ? ? ? The small amplifier in front on the image of post #43. It's a Magnavox single-ended 6BQ5 pentode console amplifier...Maggotbox! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I thought you would like that, Mike :-) And the last shall be first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Well, I'd hoped to get my FX-10 hooked to the 'horns this weekend but other things have intervened. Maybe next week. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thoughts on this pre, for starters. If I am going to do this, should probably go all in? http://www.ebay.com/itm/252139657531?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT secretly have my eye on a tube amp on the Gon as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thoughts on this pre, for starters. If I am going to do this, should probably go all in? http://www.ebay.com/itm/252139657531?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT secretly have my eye on a tube amp on the Gon as well If you do an integrated, you won't need the pre. It already has the inputs,volume control, and some have the remotes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Look at the one I originally pointed out to you, and the one you looked at that is new, it had the remote. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) If you do an integrated I prefer a stand alone, SET amp (better yet, mono pair). My $600 budget has pretty much gone to the wayside. This is going to be costly edit: see what you all have done LOL. Decision based on forum member PM advice. Edited October 26, 2015 by Matthews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 That should be fine then, but make sure you get the added warranty on it. It's been modded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Unless you just get a normal stereo receiver and use the rca jacks for the amps. If you're into Yamaha, get a used one from them for less than $100.00 and use those inputs and remote. The outputs are going to go through the tubes either way, so you'll still get the tube sound, and save about $150.00 plus. Use it on the SET 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Just my opinion. When I spoke to Justin,he recommended me getting something like a NAD pre, and then running it through the amp. I personally though like the interaction with the amp and don't mind as much getting up and down. But that's just me. Edited October 26, 2015 by Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Unless you just get a normal stereo receiver and use the rca jacks for the amps Yeah, I use a Rotel RC-1070 pre now. It has very good sound IMO. Most likely will stick with it for now (concentrate on the right amp 1st). Just have some extra time on my hands and find myself looking around at different options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 LOL, We all did/do, just don't think yourself out of anything. Get the SET and hook it into the Rotel to test it out, then decide if you want to go that route. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Here is the main listening room, Matt. We usually run CDs, but we can have a Tt setup if you want. Edited October 27, 2015 by sheltie dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Here is the main listening room OMGosh, look at all of those tubes !!! ...and those two beauties with wood sides and aluminum front, there they are - I want those what about this little guy? https://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-toolshed-audio-renaissance4-pure-class-a-single-ended-stereo-amplifier-2015-10-23-amplifiers-53228-greenfield-wi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That's a nice looking amp. Did you get the chance to look at Justin's site yet? Take a look there also. ampsandsound.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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