Schu Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Don sachs custom s14 looks yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 I think I might contact Don sachs on a sp14 build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Schu, Give this gear a look see... https://hollowstate.netfirms.com/ either LINE 2C or Ultra 4C if you want phono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 ^^^^^ I always knew NOS knew something about valves!!?? I've owned a couple of Mapletrees from the good Doctor. He's a big fan of 12sn7 vs. the more common 6 series. Fine sounding, neutral, simple design, reasonably priced. Made by our friends to the North. Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvdre Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I had a Wright Sound WLA-12A preamp, which uses the 6SN7. I regret selling it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 ^^^^^ You should be - listening to one right now. And sitting beside are Mr. Wrights 2a3 monoblocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Maple is MORE THAN reasonably priced... it's downright cheap. I bet it sounds awesome. The wright also looks so good. while I have not committed, however I am talking with D. Sachs about the custom SP14. I need extremely quite circuitry and at least a 6sn7 performance. I think I have found which unit I am going to buy. I do like the fact that these recommendations are sub $1,000... that would be nice to be sure, but I really want this to be the last line stage I buy. the eastern electric is good... it's fine for a $500 pre using 12au7's, but it's slightly noisy coming from what I am used to... an all Class D system that is absolutely black. I want a huge sound stage with great depth and separation... and of course I want it to be silent. I wasn't in the position to buy rodneys NBS that just sold, but I would be now... but I feel this SP14 might give it a run for it's money. at this price point, I would prefer point to point... but I think this should fill the need (I hope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 ^^^^^ I'm a stickler for quiet too, extremely quiet. Which is why I mentioned Dennis Had in that you own his amp already. My Inspire is probably the quietest piece of tube gear I've owned, Class D silent even through these Big 402's. I spoke with Don Sachs about his KT88 amps but went another direction but he has great recommendation from Jim McShane who I have bought numerous tubes and is known as one of the pre-eminent HK Citation amps experts. It would be nice if Don offered a demo model to try or offer a trial period? I don't think he does as he builds on order. Good Hunting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 On 2/24/2017 at 7:56 PM, Schu said: I really wanted to try that NBS that just passed the garage sale section but the timing wasn't right and the price is really pushing what I would ever spend. I would lovethe cost to be much closer to, or under, a grand Why I do believe a certain thebes ended up with that NBS and is quite pleased. Mark Deneen, until he imploded, was a frequent contributor here and a preamp designer specialist. He favored the 6DJ8 and stated here once that it just did most of the things that a designer was looking for in a preamp tube. The red-based 6SN7's are supposed to be the best. I had a couple and sold them and I seem to recall giving some to Mike Beaser. Before you do a Cary, contact Mike (Mikebse2a3). He once suggested a circuit change to Mr. Cary who thanked him and incorporated it Mike' work into his design. He is very familiar with Cary preamps and I do believe, still uses one to this day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 http://vinylsavor.blogspot.com/search?q=tube+of+the+month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Wow... that is an amazing article. Thank you. I am slightly enthralled with the 5692 version... I've tried many variants including the red base RCA's. they are nice and very fluid, but lack depth of my CBS/HYTRON 5692's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 17 minutes ago, richieb said: ^^^^^ I'm a stickler for quiet too, extremely quiet.... It would be nice if Don offered a demo model to try or offer a trial period? I don't think he does as he builds on order. Good Hunting oh now... THAT is an interesting idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvdre Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 23 hours ago, richieb said: ^^^^^ You should be - listening to one right now. And sitting beside are Mr. Wrights 2a3 monoblocks. Yup, had the 3.5s as well. I needed the cash for some foolish reason. I do like my Don Allen cakepans (6bq5 monos), but am still looking for a nice tube pre. I'm currently using a PS Audio 4.5 that I got for free (not working). I swapped out all of the electrolytics, polys, switches, and pot (was NOT east finding the switches, sourced in England). It actually sounds really nice in straight-wire mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 23 hours ago, Schu said: Wow... that is an amazing article. Thank you. I am slightly enthralled with the 5692 version... I've tried many variants including the red base RCA's. they are nice and very fluid, but lack depth of my CBS/HYTRON 5692's Have you tried these yet? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 If any of you boys need 6SN7's, I have a bunch, all tested. Let me know if you looking for anything specific. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 46 minutes ago, mike stehr said: Have you tried these yet? I have not.... pray tell, what is the story on them? I don't like buying for rarity sake... but good sound always costs monies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 47 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: If any of you boys need 6SN7's, I have a bunch, all tested. Let me know if you looking for anything specific. ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 47 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: If any of you boys need 6SN7's, I have a bunch, all tested. Let me know if you looking for anything specific. Are you planning on bringing a variety of 6sn7 to Hope? Or is it preferable we have specifics in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Well I think I only have 50 or so, so it wouldn't be too difficult to bring them along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 39 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Well I think I only have 50 or so, so it wouldn't be too difficult to bring them along. Pack them next to the booze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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