Kevin Gilmore Grounded Grid (Soren Brix build) PRICE INCLUDE SHIP/PP
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For Sale  3,675.00 USD
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Kevin Gilmore Grounded Grid built by Soren Brix (reputable builder.) Essentially a KGSSHV Carbon with an EL34 output stage instead of transistors. This amp runs at 20ma, like the Carbon whereas the BHSE runs at 15ma. So it's like the Carbon but able to roll tubes to change the sound. Currently has a quad of Electroharmonix 6CA7 fat bottles installed, these will come with the amp.

The amp has an upgraded Goldpoint 24 point stepped attenuator.

Very good condition overall, a couple scratches on the top plate near the front, and some marks by the screws on the top plate which can be seen in the 3rd photo. The Matte finish is a bit of a dusty fingerprint magnet, so other things seen in the photos are simply from that, vs being scratches etc..

Asking price is $3675USD firm. Price is firm due to me being in Canada and shipping (big and heavy), PP currency exchange, and PP fee (4%) included into the price. Will ship throughout Canada and USA at my asking price.
Listed by: ufospls2 (22)
Listed: 2024-03-30
Last edited: 2024-04-24
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ColSaulTigh

ColSaulTigh

Headphoneus Supremus
I love mine - GLWS!
 
Svperstar

Svperstar

1000+ Head-Fier
Do you know how this compares power wise compared to the Carbon CC?
 
ufospls2

ufospls2

Headphoneus Supremus
Svperstar said:
Do you know how this compares power wise compared to the Carbon CC?
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Well, the Carbon CC is the same amount of power as the Carbon, and this is essentially a Carbon with a tube output stage instead of the SiCFets as far as I understand, so it should be very similar or exactly the same. I should add the disclaimer I'm not an Electrical Engineering expert, so the best person to ask would be KG or Soren who built the amp, but that is my understanding at least.

Though I would add, having owned all three (KGSSHV Carbon, Mjolnir Carbon CC, and KGGG) my preference of the three would be the Grounded Grid.
 
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Chefguru

Chefguru

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Svperstar said:
Do you know how this compares power wise compared to the Carbon CC?
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They are essentially the same amp, but the Sic Feet output replaced with el34 tubes.

The upside is you can tube roll the sound a little bit, and adds a little bit of coloration which can be beneficial, especially to newer stax like the 009/x9k. The trade is that you're adding some complexity to the design (the carbon is a "cut through" attempt, no mosfets or servos).
 
purk

purk

Headphoneus Supremus
This is a great deal considering who built this amp. Soren Brix is up there along with Headincloud at building KG amps.
 
Svperstar

Svperstar

1000+ Head-Fier
How many watts does this draw from the wall?
 
Svperstar

Svperstar

1000+ Head-Fier
Can you ask Soren how someone who wants to ask him questions directly can get ahold of him?
 
Lickumms

Lickumms

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Is this kind of like a cross between the Blue Hawaii and the KGSSHV Carbon? Do you know ow its sound compares to the other Blue Hawaii or the KGSSHV?
 
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