richieb Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Dennis' amplifiers go under the name of "Inspire by Dennis Had". A few of his pieces have "Firebottle" on the face plate. I have spoken with Dennis several times and while to me this seems more than just a retirement hobby I don't think he has Ana Drupal website. He offers a few pieces here and there on the 'Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjd Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Isnt firebottle a tube based guitar effects pedal? Yep, I found that when I googled it also. I guess Dennis Had doesn't have a web site. Dennis Had calls his amplifiers "Inspire" and has recently added the Fire Bottle reference. Dennis seems to primarily sell on eBay (radioman731) when he completes an amplifier, similar to Bob Carver (audioshopper) selling his hand-built amplifiers. I believe he also takes special orders for those that have contacted him by word-of-mouth. There is also a headphone amplifier on Moon Audio running 6SN7, 6BL7 or 6BX7 output tubes. http://www.moon-audio.com/dragon-inspire-iha-1-tube-headphone-amp.html Here are a couple of pictures to show the Fire Bottle references above. . Edited October 30, 2015 by Fjd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Those look really nice. Thanks for the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolShedAmps Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Good Morning All! It's time to join the party! Diversity is what makes the audio hobby interesting, and, Tolerance is what makes it fun. I understand the rules, so, I will not be advertising here. However, if anyone has any questions I will be happy to answer them. Cheers! Matt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Welcome to the madness Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I believe I'll move this thread. haven't heard from Joe and it seems appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolShedAmps Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Howdy CECAA850, Thanks, please let me know where you are moving it to. Matt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 I can move it if Joe wants. Yea go ahead and move it Carl, the tube section is still new to me and I did not even recall it was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Howdy CECAA850, Thanks, please let me know where you are moving it to. Matt. Welcome Matt....scroll down the forums till you get to "Talking Tubes" if you're not there yet. Congrats on the new amp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hello Matt as already stated I love your approach, the arts side of the amps looks so cool. I have see only 1 other company with this approach (emotive audio) His art offered top plates were a fairly substantial price hike I also received your response to my direct email concerning your Headphone offerings. I appreciate the response, Though with my HD800's I am not sure what we discussed would match well Good luck with your Business, cant wait to hear some impressions Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Isnt firebottle a tube based guitar effects pedal? Yep, I found that when I googled it also. I guess Dennis Had doesn't have a web site. Dennis Had calls his amplifiers "Inspire" and has recently added the Fire Bottle reference. Dennis seems to primarily sell on eBay (radioman731) when he completes an amplifier, similar to Bob Carver (audioshopper) selling his hand-built amplifiers. I believe he also takes special orders for those that have contacted him by word-of-mouth. There is also a headphone amplifier on Moon Audio running 6SN7, 6BL7 or 6BX7 output tubes. http://www.moon-audio.com/dragon-inspire-iha-1-tube-headphone-amp.html Here are a couple of pictures to show the Fire Bottle references above. . Care to share pricing information on the 45 , 45 has LONG been my favorite SET amp design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolShedAmps Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hi Joe, I really appreciate the welcome! I have no idea what kind of hurry you are in to get yourself into another headphone amp, but, shoot me an email to: toolshedamps@gmail.com and we can discuss some options. Jack @ ElectraPrint will wind anything I need. Can anyone say "5.5K to 300 Ohms?" Cheers! Matt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolShedAmps Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Isnt firebottle a tube based guitar effects pedal? Yep, I found that when I googled it also. I guess Dennis Had doesn't have a web site. Dennis Had calls his amplifiers "Inspire" and has recently added the Fire Bottle reference. Dennis seems to primarily sell on eBay (radioman731) when he completes an amplifier, similar to Bob Carver (audioshopper) selling his hand-built amplifiers. I believe he also takes special orders for those that have contacted him by word-of-mouth. There is also a headphone amplifier on Moon Audio running 6SN7, 6BL7 or 6BX7 output tubes. http://www.moon-audio.com/dragon-inspire-iha-1-tube-headphone-amp.html Here are a couple of pictures to show the Fire Bottle references above. . Care to share pricing information on the 45 , 45 has LONG been my favorite SET amp design I LOVE 45's as well! They are fantastic DHT's to power Heritage speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 I Can 5.5K to 300ohm's , I will shoot you an email This is my current Headphone which I find excellent, I can't Help my curiosity though and am constantly looking at stuff http://ampsandsound.com/products/custom-amps/kenzie-headphone-amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxJPMxx Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 It's time to join the party! Greetings Matt! It will be good to have another tube guy around these parts. Your amps are pieces of art! I wish I had the artistic ability to do what you do. I can play the gee-tah a little -JP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hey Matt Not sure where the issue lies but I tried to submit email through your site and the submit tab would not work It stated something to the affect submit failed, no storage device set up, I forwarded the query through my initial contact at audiogon i will PM my email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Joe Dennis quoted me somewhere around $2300 for his 45amp/preamp combo. I believe the preamp for this was based around the vintage 76 tube, he is big on bringing back older tube types into his new circuits. I passed as regardless that my KHorns can run on as few as the 2 watts the 45 provides it is my feeling, and my ears, that they sound better with bigger power, much fuller throughout the spectrum. Please don't hold me or Dennis to this price as I believe I got a "discount" for being a past customer and we were just discussing the possible project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxJPMxx Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hi Joe, he posted his email for you to contact him, you probably have to manually type it into the address of your email software. toolshedamps@gmail.com Matt, are your speaker amps ultra linear? And I noticed that you offer a 6W6 option for your Genesis 6 amp, does it still put out 6 watts with this tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) The Renaissance4 uses the same tube lineup as my homebrew RH84 amplifier. It isn't as fancy, but it sounds good... Edited October 30, 2015 by mike stehr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxJPMxx Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 A great example of Shade feedback I see Mike. It's hard for me to see the screen hookup for the EL84's, did you use the typical 2k2 value from the plate supply? I am very curious if the Renaissance amp has a similar feedback approach, or if it uses the more common global feedback around the transformer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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