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Classic 16.2

post #1 of 11
10/18/09 at 4:24pm
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I'm considering the Classic 16.2 Has anyone had experience with this amp? Pacific Valve & Electric Company Classic 16.0 Ampliifer Thanks for your input.











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post #2 of 11
10/18/09 at 4:44pm
Check out the video. Looks really nice.

Pacific Valve & Electric Company Classic 16.0 Ampliifer
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post #3 of 11
10/18/09 at 5:11pm
Classic products are made in Beijing, China. They are considered one of the better brand for profermance. If you going for the 300B, it is nice amp. If you looking for a headamp, It is just a average amp. Make sure you get the 110V version if you are in US.
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post #4 of 11
10/18/09 at 8:20pm
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Originally Posted by Seamaster View Post
Classic products are made in Beijing, China. They are considered one of the better brand for profermance. If you going for the 300B, it is nice amp. If you looking for a headamp, It is just a average amp. Make sure you get the 110V version if you are in US.

The 16.0 is based on the EL34 tube. The 16.2 is the 300B verision. I am looking to use the 300B version as a head amp. Have you heard that one? If not, are you saying that it would be average for cans because you know that the headphone section is driven by op-amps instead of the 300B? Thanks in advance for your info.
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post #5 of 11
10/18/09 at 10:34pm
Heck if you're ready to spend $2500, why not check out the Red Wine Audio Isabella? I've heard the Signature 30.2 integrated amp, and while it doesn't sound super powerful in loudspeaker systems, I'm sure the Isabella would have plenty of power for a set of headphones. The quality of sound produced by the 30.2 is similar to tubes, but without distortion. It's like silk smooth solid state performance, loads of detail.
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post #6 of 11
10/18/09 at 10:46pm
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Heck if you're ready to spend $2500, why not check out the Red Wine Audio Isabella? I've heard the Signature 30.2 integrated amp, and while it doesn't sound super powerful in loudspeaker systems, I'm sure the Isabella would have plenty of power for a set of headphones. The quality of sound produced by the 30.2 is similar to tubes, but without distortion. It's like silk smooth solid state performance, loads of detail.

Thanks, I'll check it out.
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post #7 of 11
11/5/09 at 2:44pm
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Look at the recently added pics!
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post #8 of 11
11/5/09 at 4:32pm
why not the cary 300sei. it's a 300b amp and known to work well with headphones.
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post #9 of 11
11/5/09 at 7:09pm
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why not the cary 300sei. it's a 300b amp and known to work well with headphones.

How much does the Cary cost?
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post #10 of 11
11/5/09 at 9:44pm
not sure about new but used is within that price range. check a'gon.
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post #11 of 11
11/5/09 at 11:09pm
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Originally Posted by vcoheda View Post
not sure about new but used is within that price range. check a'gon.

Thanks
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