SilverSport Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I don't know the seller but we ALL know the maker...I really enjoy mine and just saw these on the 'Gon... http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1158264644 Good Luck, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 The guy has a bunch of neat stuff for sale. Good deal on the VRD's! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Hi Larry! It's been a while, but as far as I can remember I still haven't paid you for the ZZtop albums and through this forum none of the emails or pm's seem to get through. Please send me an email to tderks@xs4all.nl. Thanks, Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Living proof that one can move from higher powered push pull amps, to lower powered SET amps, AND, life as we know it in this universe continues. The converse is also true. No topology debate is required. This is humbly submitted as audio systems "food for thought". Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Hi Larry! It's been a while, but as far as I can remember I still haven't paid you for the ZZtop albums and through this forum none of the emails or pm's seem to get through. Please send me an email to tderks@xs4all.nl. Thanks, Tim. Tim, I sent an email. Let me know if you didn't get it. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Boy, those are nice looking............they are not a SET amp?.. They have more power than SET?........If I knew, I wouldn't ask...............Would something like them be Plug and Play, or is more equipment needed to complete the unit? (pre amp, etc.).............still thinking about tubes.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Boy, those are nice looking............they are not a SET amp?.. They have more power than SET?........If I knew, I wouldn't ask...............Would something like them be Plug and Play, or is more equipment needed to complete the unit? (pre amp, etc.).............still thinking about tubes.......... You would need a preamp with the VRDs as well as a meter to keep the output tube bias in range. If you invest in those other requirements, the VRDs will reward you. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 These are push/pull amps that are capable of 60wpc in Ultralinear mode and 30wpc in Triode. There is a toggle switch on each amp to select the mode. These amps are the bomb! They will rock your world and push those Heresy's with not a problem! You will still need a preamp as these only supply power. Might I recommend the Juicy Music Audio Peach (I know you don't spin any vinyl ;-) or the Merlin if you only have a couple of input sources. These go hand-in-hand with the VRD's! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 oldbuckster...they will reward your purchase with great sound...I really enjoy mine... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Zapper, and Mike; Thank You for the responses, NOS warned me about Tubes being expensive, still the urge for Tubes doesn't go away.................damn it............Thanks too,to you Bill........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Some of you guys in northern NY need to put a gathering together so you can all get a chance to hear some different setups. This will let you know what you like and you can take it from there. I bought my VRD's used for $1700 shipped, and it was some of the best money I have ever spent. [] Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Mike, your right, and where I'm located, Mass. ,Vermont , even New Hampshire isn't that far away, even western New York isn't far away. I don't think my H2's and KG4's driven by a small Sony receiver would draw much of a crowd, do you? Works for me..................I can't compare to those fine systems many of you lucky forum members have..........nor would I pretend to...............but, I Love the Music as much as anyone............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hi Larry, PM and email sent via the forum. If they don't arrive either, please send the email again. Sorry for all the extra effort, Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I would caution you on spending so much money just to get a feel for tubes. I think you would be better of with an integrated Scott or Fisher as your first foray into tubes. If you dont like it you can sell it for pretty much what you paid. I'll be in Syracuse and Edwards, New York at some point in August. I could lend you a tube amp to try out, but you'd have to be prepared to spend a few bucks on real good packing and the cost of shipping to get it back to me. (tube gear tends to weigh a lot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I would caution you on spending so much money just to get a feel for tubes. I think you would be better of with an integrated Scott or Fisher as your first foray into tubes. If you dont like it you can sell it for pretty much what you paid. I'll be in Syracuse and Edwards, New York at some point in August. I could lend you a tube amp to try out, but you'd have to be prepared to spend a few bucks on real good packing and the cost of shipping to get it back to me. (tube gear tends to weigh a lot). Mr. Thebes, I think your post was directed to me, that is a very generous offer, and I thank you for it, and appreciate the fact you would even consider such a thing. You really don't know me from Adam, and you are a very trusting guy, and that is very refreshing in this day and age. Thank You for considering such a thing. You point about the Scott or Fisher is well taken, and funny thing is, it echoes exactly what NOSValves has advised me on this subject. At this point in time, making such a purchase is beyond me, and your right, the intergrated amp would be a smarter purchase all around. Someday, just not today, damn it. Which brings me to this, Thank You for your offer, but at this time I'll pass ...............But, let me add, people like yourself, and many others are why I hang around this forum, I'm not the most technical guy, don't have the great equipment many of you own, and from time to time I get alittle cranky on here, but you guys are alot of help, and all I can say is, THANK YOU..........................Let me know when your in the Syracuse area, Hey, you never know, it's about 3 hours from here...................Are the Twins traveling with you??..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I would caution you on spending so much money just to get a feel for tubes. I think you would be better of with an integrated Scott or Fisher as your first foray into tubes. If you dont like it you can sell it for pretty much what you paid. I'll be in Syracuse and Edwards, New York at some point in August. I could lend you a tube amp to try out, but you'd have to be prepared to spend a few bucks on real good packing and the cost of shipping to get it back to me. (tube gear tends to weigh a lot). Mr. Thebes, I think your post was directed to me, that is a very generous offer, and I thank you for it, and appreciate the fact you would even consider such a thing. You really don't know me from Adam, and you are a very trusting guy, and that is very refreshing in this day and age. Thank You for considering such a thing. You point about the Scott or Fisher is well taken, and funny thing is, it echoes exactly what NOSValves has advised me on this subject. At this point in time, making such a purchase is beyond me, and your right, the intergrated amp would be a smarter purchase all around. Someday, just not today, damn it. Which brings me to this, Thank You for your offer, but at this time I'll pass ...............But, let me add, people like yourself, and many others are why I hang around this forum, I'm not the most technical guy, don't have the great equipment many of you own, and from time to time I get alittle cranky on here, but you guys are alot of help, and all I can say is, THANK YOU..........................Let me know when your in the Syracuse area, Hey, you never know, it's about 3 hours from here...................Are the Twins traveling with you??..................... Members helping members really makes the Forum a great place! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 oldbuckster, I was in EXACTLY the same spot as you...happy with my SS gear and not wanting anything else (at the moment [] ) but CURIOUS as to all the talk about Tubes...as I grew up listening to Tubes I thought I'd give it a try when Daddy Dee offered up for sale on this Forum his sweet sounding EICO HF-81...before that was delivered however a nice deal on VRDs and a BlueBerry MkI from robster on this Forum came up and based solely on recommendations here...I bit on that too... The EICO arrived first and I got to listen to it for a few days...I was totally knocked off my feet by the sound...many times people talk about BIG differences in changes they make to their gear...I have had limited success in getting differences when changing my gear...possibly because my stuff wasn't so bad to begin with or because perhaps the "big jump" wasn't ever there...Not so with Tubes (at least in my experience) and I have been a VERY happy camper since...good luck with your quest and we are here for you as you all have been here for me! Enjoy! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yes Oldbuckster I was talking about you. Sorry I'm just replying but I've been working outside for the last two weeks and the heatwave has left me to tired to type. Just in case the PM stuff is still not working right I';m posting most of my reply to your message here: "I got a litle carried away over the last couple of years and have several tube pieces that don't get much time in my system which I can lend out. Right now a nearby forum member has one of my fisher 500c's and I lent another one to RPlace for a couple of months back in the spring. I think after awihle it's fairly easy to determine which folks on the forum can be trusted and I certainly feel that way about you. I' don't think I'll make it as far as Saratoga but thanks for the offer. I'm going to be visiting my mom and rest of my family in Syracuse, then off for a few days fishing at Trout Lake in Edwards and then to my brothers camp at Big Moose Lake up near Old Forge. Saratoga's a beautiful part of the state, you're lucky to be living there. If you want to dabble with tubes I would keep an eye on the Syracuse Craigslist. There is a woman there who seems to always have some tube gear on sale, and she also sells on ebay so she'd know how to ship stuff properly if you didn't want to make the drive. I bought a Bogen monoblock from her at Christmastime and although the tech she uses to rehab this stuff does an absolutely minimal job what she sells will probably be safe engouh to use for awhile until you could decide to either keep it and send it to Craig or just resell it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Marty was so nice to lend me his 500c while my Scott was being fixed. It sounded just fine and having a FM tuner made me think it would be the ultimate garage tuner. It is a beast in the weight department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I loaned a 299B to a forum member once a couple of years ago.[:@] Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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