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03-13-2007, 06:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skylab
Don't let my comments prevent you from trying a good home amp. There is a lot to enjoy there. Ray himself agrees, as he makes quite a few.
Also - where in Chicago is Pacific Valve? (sorry for the OT question)
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The Pacific Valve & Electric Company
1280 Meadows Road
Geneva, IL 60134
http://www.pacificvalve.us/aboutus.html
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03-13-2007, 06:23 PM
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The Doge 6210 is like the prototypical tube amp. It sounds very tubey but very detailed and good bass.
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03-13-2007, 06:27 PM
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Wow. Geneva is about 45 minutes from me. I wonder if they accept drop-ins 
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Home amps: Ray Samuels Audio Stealth (Mullard ECC32/CV4003); Decware Zen CSP-2 (Amperex BB 6DJ8/Sophia Princess 274B); Darkvoice 337 (GEC 6AS7G's/Tung-Sol mesh plate 6SJ7GTs); Wheatfield Audio HA-2 (Mullard ECC32/GEC 6AS7G/GEC U52); Ming-Da MC84-C 07 (Mullard CV4004/EL84/EM87); Audiotailor Jade (GEC 6AS7G/Sylvania 5751); J. Sound Lab Headphone (Mullard 12AT7); Audio-GD Phoenix; Musical Paradise MP-301 (Ken-Rad 6V6GT/Mullard 6AU6)
Portable Amps: Ray Samuels Audio P-51 Mustang; Decware ZenHead; Meier Audio 2Move, XXS; Qables iQube
Sources: Denon DP59L table + Clearaudio Maestro Wood / VPI Scoutmaster + Benz Micro Wood L2 > Audio Electronics PH-1 DJH Phono Preamp; Music Hall 25.2 DAC; Denon DVD-5900;Red Wine Audio iMod iPod (Apple Lossless) & ALO VCap dock; Sony SCD-555ES SACD player
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03-13-2007, 08:30 PM
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Pacific Valve does not have a showroom. I called and asked. They do have a no questions asked 30 day return policy and I was told by them to take advantage of that policy to ensure I get the right product for me. They have the Bada and Doge in stock and I am leaning towards picking one up.
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03-14-2007, 06:01 PM
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Skylab,
It would be great if you could compare the headphone amps at Geneva with a few of your top amps like the Opera and PPX.
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03-14-2007, 07:17 PM
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Anybody got a Doge and Darkvoice 336 comparison they can offer up?
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03-14-2007, 07:54 PM
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I have had the Darkvoice on my radar for the next round but have not decided if I should get the 336 or 332.
Can you comment on how your 336 compares to the Hornet?
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03-14-2007, 08:48 PM
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wow... 
thanks for sharing
I look forward to seeing an updated version with some other well-known tube amps like Millett and earmax, etc.
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03-16-2007, 02:03 PM
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I am looking for more ideas on what amps to add for the next review(s).
Please let me know what you would like to see.
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03-16-2007, 10:51 PM
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Pricings for each amp would be nice for a comparison purpose and for bank for the buck ideas
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03-16-2007, 11:19 PM
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"I am looking for more ideas on what amps to add for the next review(s).
Please let me know what you would like to see."
- Woo amps
- Heed amp
- Eddie Current / Lunch Box / EC-01 / EC-SS
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03-17-2007, 06:20 AM
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Gilmore Lite.
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03-17-2007, 07:11 AM
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X-Can V3
Little Dot Micro-Tube
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03-19-2007, 06:45 AM
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Heed CanAMP & Musical Fidelity X-Can V3
How about Heed CanAMP, Musical Fidelity X-Can V3, Woo Audio 6?
I've heard great things about those amplifiers.
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03-19-2007, 07:00 AM
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Most outstanding! I really liked your aproach to this mega review in the sense that you said a lot about the amps that you felt there was a lot to say about, while just giving a key word outline of those that didn't rank as high and have been heavily discussed before.
Your review has made Head-Fi's evening news. See here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...=231140&page=2
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