[Cableguy]

Seen pictures of this bad boy in another thread and wondered anyone was lucky enough to have one yet? Is this a new model cause it's not listed on Mikail's site yet. Thanks.

 

[Rob N]

I have the SDS-T 2 box with tube power supply.I've had it since November,it's one smooth but detailed beast.

 

[Cableguy]

Ron N

How does is compare to the PPX3's you have? What upgrades did you add, if any? I currently have a Wooaudio 3 which I am pretty pleased with, but I've been itch'in to expand my horizons and have been reading good things about the Singlepower units (that is if you ignore the insides

). Thanks.

 

[Rob N]

There is a similarity in sound to the PPX3’s (using either 6CG7 or 6SN7 tubes) but the SDS-T has a fuller sound with better tone and is more laid back than the PPX3’s.This model is a lot more expensive than a PPX3 and is built to order so you could have any type of components you wish in it.You could also have it built into a pair of Maestro cases if you wanted although this option would add to the cost.

The one I have has a goldpoint stepped attenuator,silver wiring,jensen copper paper in oil coupling caps,blackgates,Solen output and power supply caps,Cardas RCA’s and Neutrik headphone jack.Most important of all are tubes,currently I’m using a Tungsol roundplate as input and a pair of Syl.1952 ‘bad boys’ as output.this combo sounds great with PS-1’s,HD650,HP1 & R10.

 

[aeriyn]

I find it amusing that the power supply for that amp is nearly twice the size of the amp.

One day when I make more money (or when Hell freezes over, whichever comes first) I'd like to buy a Singlepower amp. Maybe a PPX3.

 

[Rob N]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeriyn I find it amusing that the power supply for that amp is nearly twice the size of the amp. One day when I make more money (or when Hell freezes over, whichever comes first) I'd like to buy a Singlepower amp. Maybe a PPX3.

The power supply is arguably the most important part of an amp.

 

[Mikey01]

It would be most interesting to be able to compare the sound to a Tube Rectified Moth 2A3. Maybe we will see that happen at a meet sometime.

 

[The_Mac]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeriyn I find it amusing that the power supply for that amp is nearly twice the size of the amp. One day when I make more money (or when Hell freezes over, whichever comes first) I'd like to buy a Singlepower amp. Maybe a PPX3.

A popular design philosophy for amplification circuits is to keep the gain stage as simple and high-quality as possible, and then make the power supply as big, beefy, and stiff as a board you can. It's not necessarily the best way, it's just one way of doing things.