D-MAN Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I'd like a big Krell or a Mark Levinson. DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Kondo Neiro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHUFF Posted March 2, 2005 Author Share Posted March 2, 2005 Keep 'em coming! Lots of good taste and variety so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHUFF Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 ---------------- On 3/4/2005 9:19:54 PM ben. wrote: http://i9.ebayimg.com/03/i/03/6c/b1/5a_12_sb.JPG" border=0> ---------------- Nice amp. I assume you play bass. How about posting a picture of your instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 That's not mine. It's a $6000 original Bassman. No pics of my instruments, sorry. Here's the main gear: '01 MusicMan StingRay 5 string '80's G&L P-bass (SB-1) Ampeg B-15N Horn-loaded full range speakers (naturally) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Okay but seriously I could build anything I wanted and this is what I run everyday 16 hours a day and never tire of them. You could own them too !! VRD Mono Block Specs<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Walnut or Alder Chassis hand finished with 5 coats of Tung Oil Powder coated Silver Top/Bottom and Rear plates 60 watts Ultra Linear/30 watts Triode switchable KT88 output tubes, Standard Full bias control per output tube with above-chassis test points and multi-turn controls 1.1V input sensitivity 100K input impedance AC balance control 1000V PS filtering for extended life 10H choke per amp All Triode front end, 12AX7 Driver, 12AU7 phase splitter, Direct coupled Tube Rectified 5AR4 Separate provisions for 4, 8, and 16 ohm speakers Valve Rollers Dream! The amps can run EL34, 6L6GC, 5881, 350B, KT66, KT88, 6550, KT90 and more (some tube choices require a 5U4GB rectifier tube) Phase splitter can be experimented with, using 12BH7 or <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />ECC99 Input/Driver tube can use 12AX7 and variants Total Harmonic Distortion .06% @ 1 watt, .15% @ 5 watt, 1% @ Full-rated power 20Hz to 20KHz Dimensions 10 ¼ X 14 including speaker binding posts How's that for a shameless plug LOL !!!!!!!!!!! I am serious though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 "Frzn Said: Seven of Craig's VRD's to power my all Heritage Big Boy Home Theater - Yeah Baby now we are talking." I could not agree more unless I go solid state then 4 MC 252's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 SS ..... quit swearing on the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Which ones are mine ,quit tacking photos and box them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Which ones are mine ,quit tacking photos and box them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Which ones are mine ,quit tacking photos and box them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Oh I forgot to tell you. You will have to go out and buy some Klipsch speakers before I can bring myself to send your amps LOL Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHUFF Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 Beautiful, very beautiful work! No need for shame, you must be very proud. PM me with pricing and descriptions/specs. I admire what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 ---------------- On 3/5/2005 6:15:47 PM NOSValves wrote: Okay but seriously I could build anything I wanted and this is what I run everyday 16 hours a day and never tire of them. You could own them too !! http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/files/VRD_WALNUT1.jpg" border=0> http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/files/VRD_WALNUT2.JPG" border=0> http://mywebpages.comcast.net/craigostby/VRD_WEB2.jpg" width=541 border=0> http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/files/SS_VRD.jpg" border=0> http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/files/VRD_MAPLE1.jpg" border=0> VRD Mono Block Specs <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Walnut or Alder Chassis hand finished with 5 coats of Tung Oil Powder coated Silver Top/Bottom and Rear plates 60 watts Ultra Linear/30 watts Triode switchable KT88 output tubes, Standard Full bias control per output tube with above-chassis test points and multi-turn controls 1.1V input sensitivity 100K input impedance AC balance control 1000V PS filtering for extended life 10H choke per amp All Triode front end, 12AX7 Driver, 12AU7 phase splitter, Direct coupled Tube Rectified 5AR4 Separate provisions for 4, 8, and 16 ohm speakers Valve Rollers Dream! The amps can run EL34, 6L6GC, 5881, 350B, KT66, KT88, 6550, KT90 and more (some tube choices require a 5U4GB rectifier tube) Phase splitter can be experimented with, using 12BH7 or <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> ECC 99 Input/Driver tube can use 12AX7 and variants Total Harmonic Distortion .06% @ 1 watt, .15% @ 5 watt, 1% @ Full-rated power 20Hz to 20KHz Dimensions 10 ¼” X 14” including speaker binding posts How's that for a shameless plug LOL !!!!!!!!!!! I am serious though ---------------- HOW MUCH FOR A PAIR LIKE THIS???????? JOE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHUFF Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 ---------------- On 3/5/2005 6:15:47 PM NOSValves wrote: Okay but seriously I could build anything I wanted and this is what I run everyday 16 hours a day and never tire of them. You could own them too !! VRD Mono Block Specs <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Walnut or Alder Chassis hand finished with 5 coats of Tung Oil Powder coated Silver Top/Bottom and Rear plates 60 watts Ultra Linear/30 watts Triode switchable KT88 output tubes, Standard Full bias control per output tube with above-chassis test points and multi-turn controls 1.1V input sensitivity 100K input impedance AC balance control 1000V PS filtering for extended life 10H choke per amp All Triode front end, 12AX7 Driver, 12AU7 phase splitter, Direct coupled Tube Rectified 5AR4 Separate provisions for 4, 8, and 16 ohm speakers Valve Rollers Dream! The amps can run EL34, 6L6GC, 5881, 350B, KT66, KT88, 6550, KT90 and more (some tube choices require a 5U4GB rectifier tube) Phase splitter can be experimented with, using 12BH7 or <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> ECC 99 Input/Driver tube can use 12AX7 and variants Total Harmonic Distortion .06% @ 1 watt, .15% @ 5 watt, 1% @ Full-rated power 20Hz to 20KHz Dimensions 10 ¼ X 14 including speaker binding posts How's that for a shameless plug LOL !!!!!!!!!!! I am serious though ---------------- This is how I meant to do it, FABULOUS! Beautiful, very beautiful work! No need for shame, you must be very proud. PM me with pricing and descriptions/specs. I admire what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForteSeeker Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 OK Please work with me here! Heard a SET tube amp exactly once - in a demo attached to a set of modest Klipsch KG 3.2's I bought for $100 a month ago from a private seller. The KG3.2 seller builds 'em (tube amps) for himself and also as of 10 years ago, began collecting NOS tubes by the boxful - he has about 50 liquor box sized boxes of tubes in a room (Soviet, etc etc) and I think is going to custom build amps in his retirement. Anyway, the demo was sufficient to wake me up to the amazing sonic detail of a simple tube amp. Like drinking a perfect, complex wine after drinking vacuous plonk by comparison... I am sure what you have pictured here a/ I could somehow build for myself, with some trial and error and a lot of patient application of my time. However b/ it would be a lot simpler if I were to buy a pair of your (or some other seasoned maker of these extraordinary machines) NOS MonoBlocks. What would these "as pictured monos" of yours cost me and what else would I need to make my Chorus II's , Hereseys or several of my other modest Klipsch (KG4, KG 3.2) sound best.? Would I need a pre-amp for these "as pictured" . Fro a first time tube amp wannabe, what alternatives do you suggest (and I am certain "build it yourself" might be your strongest recommendation after all it seems so bloody straightforward!). I am looking for simplicity but also want to experience those unparalleled sonics as can only be derived from such great basic old school technology as can be delivered via tube audio technology. If you have a moment, please set me straight on your area of expertise. Your amps (I assume these are of your hand) are lovely creations! Thanks, Paul in Ontario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 NOSValves VRDs are a little over $3000 USD the last I looked at his website. A little less for certain forum members who are active. These have plenty of guts to make the Chorus II sing. SET amp are between 1.5 and 10 watts (usually), although higher power amps are available. Building your own is not impossible, but not without drawbacks. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForteSeeker Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Bruce - it's the little things... Wellbourne Labs / 2A3 'Dogs will be my vector for either DIY or as-bought - you know it brother and one day I will know it too. I came across an old 2006 blog you added to and I am sure you Moondog devotees are right on, so my mind has settled on a single objective in this department - thank you again for your input! Paul in Ontario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForteSeeker Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 By the way, I loved on that old blog how Paul Klipsch, it is said, had a 2A3 in his office!! That is conclusive, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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