[bcowen]

Someone outdid V6 Thunder. Here is a V16:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VTAgroup/permalink/10157858477836333/

Beauty is of course in the eye of the beholder, but to these eyes that looks more like a science project than a serious amplifier.

I'll go with the (un)V-24's.

 

[Xcalibur255]

I think I'll stick with single-ended and high sensitivity speakers myself.

I guess it would save on house heating costs in the winter at least.

 

[bcowen]

I think I'll stick with single-ended and high sensitivity speakers myself.

I guess it would save on house heating costs in the winter at least.

Me too. Those were from days gone by, but still one of the few I wish I hadn't sold. My Jota amp will play more than loud enough at any sane decibel level, but the Cary's offered insanity which I've always found compelling.

 

[jonathan c]

“Warning!….Danger!….Danger!….”

 

[edward1900]

where can i buy this 1101 audio amp

 

[cdanguyen08]

where can i buy this 1101 audio amp

Shoot @A2029 a PM! Real easy to work with and quick to respond. Here's the a link to Mischa stuff as well https://www.1101audio.com/?i=1

 

[magicman2020]

Someone outdid V6 Thunder. Here is a V16:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VTAgroup/permalink/10157858477836333/

Now that's audio-Hemi ! Wow!!

 

[leftside]

Red Dwarf is now flying through the western skies. Hopefully touchdown will be before the weekend. Will report back more when it arrives.

Here are a few interesting features:

- Custom Sowter transformers with 22/88/198/352 impedance settings.
- There is a constant current source/ anode resistor switch. The driver tubes can be either fed through the CCS (flat, super low distortion loadline), or through Kiwame anode resistors (more angled loadline, more harmonic distortion)
- The dynamic bias on the amp is really neat; it starts the amp somewhere around -70 on the grid which allows the cathode to develop a good space charge before the power tubes start conducting anything - a soft start for the anode current. The bias current switch can be toggled when the amp is on, and it takes around a minute for it to adjust between the two settings. So you can try the two current settings for sound (for power tubes that can take the two settings) without having to turn off the amp

 

[Zachik]

- There is a constant current source/ anode resistor switch. The driver tubes can be either fed through the CCS (flat, super low distortion loadline), or through Kiwame anode resistors (more angled loadline, more harmonic distortion)

...and I thought my upcoming (still under wraps) amp will be the 1st to have that super cool feature!
Cannot wait to read your impressions once you get the amp, hopefully before the weekend

 

[cdanguyen08]

Mischa cranking em out! Can't wait for my build as well!

 

[leftside]

Mischa cranking em out! Can't wait for my build as well!

A KT150 amp. Looking forward to seeing that.

 

[leftside]

...and I thought my upcoming (still under wraps) amp will be the 1st to have that super cool feature!
Cannot wait to read your impressions once you get the amp, hopefully before the weekend

Looking forward to seeing your amp as well!

 

[cdanguyen08]

A KT150 amp. Looking forward to seeing that.

I took inspiration from you and @Xcalibur255 ! Haven't had a tube amp since Little Dot Mkiii many years ago.

 

[Zachik]

Looking forward to seeing your amp as well!

That makes 2 of us!! (paying attention, Mischa? )

 

[bcowen]

Red Dwarf is now flying through the western skies. Hopefully touchdown will be before the weekend. Will report back more when it arrives.

Here are a few interesting features:

- Custom Sowter transformers with 22/88/198/352 impedance settings.
- There is a constant current source/ anode resistor switch. The driver tubes can be either fed through the CCS (flat, super low distortion loadline), or through Kiwame anode resistors (more angled loadline, more harmonic distortion)
- The dynamic bias on the amp is really neat; it starts the amp somewhere around -70 on the grid which allows the cathode to develop a good space charge before the power tubes start conducting anything - a soft start for the anode current. The bias current switch can be toggled when the amp is on, and it takes around a minute for it to adjust between the two settings. So you can try the two current settings for sound (for power tubes that can take the two settings) without having to turn off the amp

Sweet! Look forward to your impressions.

I like Kiwames. Now that Rikens are no longer made and the remaining stocks are drying up and becoming stupidly priced, the Kiwames are a worthy replacement.