Jon Anderson Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Price is going up - I jumped in at $175 and was automatically trumped - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted December 8, 2003 Author Share Posted December 8, 2003 cool ...The most recent 340B's went for a high of around $300 but none of them were plug n play. They all needed work. We'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I think if I ever decide to go back to SS this is the amp I would like. Van Alstine Omegastar, or if I was rich, their Fet Valve hybrid amp. The Van Alstine's use FET output devices for tubelike musicallity and SS speed and punch. The Omegastar series goes up to 220WPC and the FET Valvesgo up to 250WPC. If they ever change the design they offer reasonably priced upgrades for their customers. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 After working with the stereo I realized that my 1991 Luxman receiver I'm using temporary as a preamp was causing 60-70% of the hiss. When I turn down the treble on the Luxman the hiss also goes down. When I turn on the amps without the receiver there is a slight hiss. But when I turn on the receiver the hiss becomes much louder! I'm waiting on a preamp so I can take out the receiver and put it in my bedroom. I'm going to try a few other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 If I were in the market for a new SS amp I would have chosen the Gaincard http://www.sakurasystems.com/intro.html. I must say that this amp is not for everyone (only for guys with big %^&*s). Man, this amps is so small but the concept is promising. I'm trying to arange an audition and hope to report soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 here's Dr Gizmo review:http://www.meta-gizmo.com/Tri/june/47.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 BB, I just have to ask this: Is the high bidder in the auction ( BigBear ) related to you in some way? I do suspect that the similarity in the name is somewhat strange. It could be just me though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Regarding the Sakura/ 47 Labs Gaincard, I would think you would ultimately be disappointed in the top end and that midrange harmonic purity without any of the SS artifacts. Clarity you would get. I just am mot convinced on the other issues based on conversations I have had. I was interested as well but have grown more luke warm on the option. Let us know what you think if you hear it. I imagine longer exposure might be more telling here as well. You know how that goes... kh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Guy, BB, I just have to ask this: Is the high bidder in the auction ( BigBear ) related to you in some way? I do suspect that the similarity in the name is somewhat strange. It could be just me though <?xml:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />. I swear what is your problem with people that happen to frequent this forum and also make there living in a related business? Youre constant bashing or off handed cynical remarks of anyone that happens to make a living with audio in any way is just getting old ! If you don't have anything positive to add then just say nothing at all. Bigbear has been bidding on Scott gear on eBay for at least 2 years ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Craig, I have found the similarity amusing. I also don't remember anyone appointing you as BB's attorny. I don't recall addressing it to you but if you're already here I'll say something to you too. I thought that you've got about a zillion amps to work on and have got much more work than you expected. I guess that you can't get rid of that ole habbit of praying to all of these newbies, who don't really know who you really are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Okay whatever Guy !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Those dudes are making a ton of cash with the Sakura/ 47 Labs Gaincard. 9 parts? I would think that the case would be the most costly part in producing the amplifier. The rest is peanuts. Now the Bit Tracker and the DAC always interest me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted December 13, 2003 Author Share Posted December 13, 2003 guy you're just pissed because you opened your big fat pie-hole about my selling gear on ebay a while back and I put you on my blocked bidder list. You said yourself you'd like to bid on my 340b. I don't know any of the bidders and no, none of them are me. I have one ebay name and it's vintagestereo. I do have enough friends that if I wanted to shill bid I could. I just don't do that and shy away from sellers who obviously do. Wait until you see the stuff I have coming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 BB, please unblock me. I want that Scott. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Guy, I thought vintage Scott could not hold a candle to Pilot et. al. vintage amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted December 13, 2003 Author Share Posted December 13, 2003 guy whats your ebay handle? I don't see any "guys" on my blocked bidder list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 BK, You are probably correct. Check out this nice llittle amp :http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3065196270&category=3284&rd=1. BB, Then I might take my chances and place that bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted December 13, 2003 Author Share Posted December 13, 2003 guy I'll pack it up really good for you. I have a few extra sheets of toilet tissue. That should do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 ---------------- On 12/13/2003 7:42:42 PM BigBusa wrote: guy I'll pack it up really good for you. I have a few extra sheets of toilet tissue. That should do it! ---------------- That would be kind. I'm going to use it as a stopper for the toilet door and might have a use for the extra paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 You guys crack me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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