Those listings are wiktor, he's famous for flipping these and trying to artificially inflate the price. The last couple sets have gone for 16K here, with individual headphones at 8-9K. Maybe 20K for a pristine set with the best version of the HEV90 would be worth 20-21.
Not exactly true. But for practical purposes getting more than this would be a skillful sale or a great pair.
My understanding is this was during the main run of 300 that the changes were made (without notice, warning, or offers to change earlier units.) It is one explanation given for the varying opinions on the HEV90/HE90 rig - that the gear is actually varied.
There were some different versions. Birgir does know more, but basically to me the sound mostly varies depending on the tubing, if it is biased properly (not very straightforward). I've rolled tubes in the HEV myself and found the sound can change quite a bit - and also the HEV takes a good 30 minutes to warm up and sounds different at various stages of this process (in a more pronounced manner than most other tube amps in my experience). Also these units are old, and from what I have heard, the capacitors need to be checked out as well. I haven't heard any 'recapped' HEV's yet.
He HATES the Orpheus!!
Ohhh, hate is such a strong word. How about, highly doesn't prefer ;)
anything like that happening on the west coast by any chance?
Yes, used to happen all the time... LA is your best bet these days.
Edited by neilvg - 1/15/13 at 11:30pm
). I've had Gentleman Jack only once so far, but remember it being rather good. Nothing better than good whiskey, good music and good company.
