Allan Songer Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 OK - WTH? Is that Craig's new amp? [:|] But it's got BLACK TRANSFORMERS! ???? I've been squawking about that for over a year. I want black on my VRDs! I've even come up with all sorts of ways in my head that I could paint them without screwing things up. Wow. And..... WTH??? What's up with the prettily shaped tubes? And... the 2 center tubes that I thought were rectifiers are the SAME SHAPE as the others flanking them? Craig actually made something pretty! [] I have to go find the thread that explains these things. Those aren't KT88's right? Cuz Allan, I thought you were not a fan of KT88's so they must be something else. Oh so many wheels spinning in my head right now. EDIT - Or am I wrong and that isn't Craig's amp? LOL Yeah, thats the new Stereo amp from NOS Valves. I built and finished the base and painted the transformer bells myself and provided the stainless bolts for them. Craig let me do this 'cause we're old buds! The outputs are 350B (the Valve Art version) and the rectifiers are old American 5U4G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Well.... I'm going to have to backtrack a bit and give Allan the props for the pretty department. Those tubes are adorable! I probably can't use them in my VRDs, but I'll be googling them Like a Beast! Allan, can you please explain why you chose the 350b, and why you're not a fan of the KT88? Maybe I'm missing the boat on this. And, any elaboration on the painting deal would be appreciated. Gosh I wish I could hear this thing in my home to compare with my VRDs. How fun would that be? Congratulations Allan.... it looks very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 You can send your VRDs back to Craig and he can configure them to run with 350B NO PROBLEM. I think the really nice 6L6 type tubes are much sweeter and warmer sounding tube than the KT-88--at least in my limited experience. One thing, though--your VRDs will make considerably less power with the 350B--probably wont make more than 40-45 watts each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I might drag it home for a listen in the main system at some point, but I'm pretty lazy so maybe not! Pleeease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Wow, that is beautiful. Excuse my wood ignorance. Is that mahogany? Nice work on the insides too. Like a work of art in there. What a great piece to have in your office. What are the other components in your office you're mating this with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Allan, Sorry to interrupt your thread but here's a pic of my maple: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Allan, wow, what a beautiful job on the chassis and end bells. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 Wow, that is beautiful. Excuse my wood ignorance. Is that mahogany? Nice work on the insides too. Like a work of art in there. What a great piece to have in your office. What are the other components in your office you're mating this with? Mahogany with 15 coats of hand rubbed lacquer. The rest of the office system will consist of a Conrad Johnson PV10B preamp, a Linn LP12/Ittok/Lingo/Trampolin/Adikt, a Conrad Johnson DV-2b tube output CD player and a pair of Linn Kan speakers. Should be pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Sure is purdy, and that's about all the input I can provide.......someday, I would love to have the opportunity to compare tube vs SS equipment on my Cornwall's. Would be a real challenge to get them into a Trans Am though.....DOH! Signed Solid-State Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Thats one fine lookingadget Allan. Who did all the rubbin? <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> BTW SS Guy, I have vintage McIntosh SS and new BAT tube gear. Both are hooked up with Cornwalls. All depends on the music bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Very beautiful! [][Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Robin Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 A true work of ART; built with the loving passion of all of those involved. Later Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Beautiful piece of equipment Craig built there..........Great Job NOS !.............ENJOY Allan !!............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertop Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Ok! The pic in (Nos Valves gets some press) is the one I look at every day. Different tubes of coarse and after a week of running the beast very pretty in all aspects. The SS reflects light really nice but at 65 lbs. you don't want to be moving it alot. I'm in the prosses of putting it all together right now and God willing I'll try to post some pics later today. Thanks Craig, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Final wiring--just got this from Craig. Amp will ship TOMORROW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Cool. When will you get it then Allan? How many pounds does this thing weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 So did I miss the review? Or are you still working up to it?[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Very tidy and clean work. Congrats! except for that resisitor far left that must have fallen out of the final assembly... seriousl, that is some beautiful craftsmanship, wonder how they sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Allan, I sent you a PM. HarryO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Beauty, eh! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.