[sacd lover]

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Originally Posted by Joey_V So mpx is more neutral than ppx? Hmm... I'm very interested in the PPX SLAM as sacd lover and I have been talking about that and he raves about it. Anyone else here know how the PPX SLAM compares to the MPX stock?

For another SLAM opinon give Audio Addict a pm... as he has a SLAM ppx3 specially fitted with a 6sn7 for the gain tube... vs the usual/ standard 6cg7 tube for gain. I dont think you can beat the SLAM at its price point. The amp does everthing well and is so musical and easy to listen to. The mpx3 has a different type of presentation, more relaxed and atmospheric. The SLAM is more upfront and very powerful sounding. I have a SLAM mpx3 on the way and I am especially interested to see how this amp performs.

 

[Joey_V]

The SLAM PPX sounds very VERY interesting. At $799, it is towards the high end of my budget but I could probably swing it.

I will look into that some more... unless others have their opinions of it. Keep posting here. THANKS SACD!

SLAM is winning...

I guess I should go PPX SLAM or Woo3 - I guess the stock PPX is out of the running.

If I go for the PPX, might as well put up cash for the SLAM. If not, might as well save money and go Woo3... how does this mentality sound??

 

[sft]

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Originally Posted by Jon L Hmm. Can Stereo Dynahi's ground pin be split to 2 leads to at least technically be wired to 4-pin XLR without burning something down? It won't be "balanced," but K1000 doesn't require 2 separate - runs. Currently I can power K1000 with it's two - runs tied together.

Sure it can.

seems like off-topic, sorry Joey_V.

 

[chillysalsa]

I have not heard the PPX, though... If you want neutral, sounds like a Dynahi w/ stepped attenuator is for you. Should easily drive K1000's and any other headphone. Philodox has had great results with AKG K340's too.

 

[adhoc]

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Originally Posted by Joey_V How about Eddie Current's DM prototype? (btw, what is eddie current's site address?)

well, it's still a prototype, so no dice i guess.

oh, and it's www.eddiecurrent.com

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Originally Posted by Audio Addict You may want to consider something in between such as the PPX SLAMM. It retails for $799 and the 6SN7 upgrade is $50. You can roll the 6SN7 to get the sound you truly want.

i dont think anyone has mentioned this - when choosing amps you might want to consider seriously what sort of tube(s) it uses.

tuberolling is inevitable (and very addictive

) and 6SN7 tube prices are currently, for lack of a better word, stratospheric.

for example, a sought-after matched NOS pair of WW2 vintage 6SN7s can fetch as much as $150-$300(!)

 

[Joey_V]

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Originally Posted by adhoc tuberolling is inevitable (and very addictive ) and 6SN7 tube prices are currently, for lack of a better word, stratospheric. for example, a sought-after matched NOS pair of WW2 vintage 6SN7s can fetch as much as $150-$300(!)

Oy.... that is pretty high *cough*.. *choke*!

The one thing I cant get over is the beauty of the WooAudio3... *sigh*... so cute an amp.

Anyway, back to being manly - the ppx is very intriguing. I am still thinking - to SLAM or not to SLAM. Hmmm....

 

[Jahn]

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Originally Posted by adhoc well, it's still a prototype, so no dice i guess. oh, and it's www.eddiecurrent.com i dont think anyone has mentioned this - when choosing amps you might want to consider seriously what sort of tube(s) it uses. tuberolling is inevitable (and very addictive ) and 6SN7 tube prices are currently, for lack of a better word, stratospheric. for example, a sought-after matched NOS pair of WW2 vintage 6SN7s can fetch as much as $150-$300(!)

YOW. Another reason for me to stick to solid state lol.

BTW found this interesting promo on the NYC craigslist - looks like these guys are going to take a stab at doing the tube thing for a living.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/msg/81046923.html

 

[Nightfall]

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Originally Posted by Joey_V How about Eddie Current's DM prototype?

I would strongly recommend the Eddie Current DM1 as the best I've heard at under $1000.00, and I've heard almost everything. It honestly should cost more, based on the sound. It also features extremely high build quality. Craig at EC is also a true audio pioneer, brilliant amp designer, and a great guy to deal with.
It is a tube amp, and I admit, up front that I am a tube guy. But I was converted after being a lifetime solid state aficionado, that should tell you something about tubes.
Seriously though, this amp is a STEAL at the price. I honestly told Craig he should charge more for it!


JC