mobile homeless Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 BTW, the SEARCH FEATURE within the MESSAGE TEXT is practically WORTHLESS on this new forum. What a bummer. Clipped, there was a HUGE thread on the HK Citation II with multiple pics and detailed comments from Pat and Guy. It ran many responses and was interesting. Thought you saw it. It was very recent but when I searched for "citation" in the message text, I came up with error after error. Perhaps someone else remembers the title of the thread. Yet another reason I dont like this forum: subjects within are HIDDEN and not reflected in the title. This detailed Citation II thread was within the last three weeks but buried. Bob, despite the glowing praise, that Citation II amp is cheap but probably not the right one for you based on your comments. On the other hand, it would make a GREAT buy for someone else so inclined. EDIT Clipped, I found the thread on the HK Citation II - SEE BELOW: 2 Channel Thread on the Citation II w/PIC and Comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Kelly, do you know anything about that NOrh SE-9? I haven't looked on the Tube Asylum to see what's being said, but I do know I've never heard an evil word about Michael Barnes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Deang, remember this thread? This amp is brand new but looks A LOT like the stuff coming from that Chinese factory making TONS of amps for all sorts of people. IT has the same chassis, transformer covers, front plate style, and look. Besides that, I dont know hardly anything about it. I dont think NOrh make this tube amp on their own (or even designed it) but I could be wrong. Much like Steve Deckart, this company sprung forth and caused some stir with those off-beat speakers using African drum ideas for speaker enclosures. Some have liked them. I remain ignorant as I have yet to actually hear any of their products. I am willing to bet the amp is made in China from that factory although I could be horribly wrong. It does look interesting but does not light thy fire under me like in a California forest... Then again, as I have said several times today, WHO KNOWS.... At least it has tube rectification. There sure are a lot of amps popping up in this league; it's a good start off, perhaps. Just not quite my diretion as I find these amps tend to sound more alike than I care for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Poleelop, Mobile, If considering AudiogoN listing, what about a Jolida as a jumping off point and definitely beat the $1000 price. There are a few listed, including a very modified 202 with Hexfreds that the buyer is "not firm" on the price. http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/auc.pl?ampstube&1034127988 Just a thought. Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pland Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Hi, The Citation II is very ugly(low WAF),expensive to rebuild properly(800.00 by Jim Mc Shane)and requires the additional expense of a preamp.Plus,it won't get done within the next 6 months or so.It is,however,the 427 Cobra of tube amps,and in my opinion ,the best PPamp ever made.Your choice. As far as new amps,the best values seem to be the kits by DIY cable.Well within your price range but assembly required .I live in San Antonio,so I could help if needed. As far as Mobile being a fanatic,it's not so.He has a good ear and has experience with most tube equipment in this range. If you decide to stick with your choice,Galen Carol is a cool guy.He'd probably meet you part way to Houston. Best, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Now, I never said Mobile was a "fanatic". I said he was a "perfectionist". I didn't mean it as a negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 I'll say it !!! He's a fanatic Just couldn't help myself........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 come on! san antonio is not that far hehe. 4 hours right? my grandfather (who holds a strikingly resemblence of HornED) lives out in Kerrville not far from San Antonio, so going there is not a big deal to me. Yes, that is the dealer. If not local they will ship to you. 4-5 hours away is NOT local, not even for Texas standards hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 dean, Somethings up with that new avatar of yours. Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 ---------------- On 10/8/2002 6:35:20 PM jazman wrote: dean, Somethings up with that new avatar of yours. Klipsch out. ---------------- yeah, it is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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