Mikhail
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[size=x-large]IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATOR NOTE: Before buying a Singlepower product, it might be helpful to first read through this thread (click here).[/size][size=medium][size=x-large] Though the thread is long, possible issues with respect to product delivery/support might make a careful reading of that entire discussion very worthwhile if you are considering purchasing a Singlepower product.[/size]
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Singlepower Audio is proud to announce the newest member of our headphone amp family, the Singlepower Extreme, and we are pleased to offer it to the Head-fi community, with pre-order pricing.
The Extreme is one of the most powerful and sonically exhilarating amplifiers, employing the powerful 6080 / 5998 type output tubes. With two of these high power dual triode output tubes, the impact and soundstage this amplifier is well beyond most headamps. Many other varieties of this type of output tube can be directly used in the output stages. In addition, a variety of driver tubes allow you to fine tune the sound to your sonic preferences. The Extreme will drive any set of headphones to performance levels that are “extreme”. In listening tests, the Grado RS-1’s were fantastic, and had a level of soundstage that I only thought was possible with balanced amplifiers. The Sennheiser HD-650’s have an incredible level of bass control, speed, and natural sonic profile that takes you into the music, and into the concert for an exhilarating ride. The K701’s, K340’s, Qualia’s, L3000’s, R10’s all sound excellent. We've done extensive testing with most headphones, all driven exceptionally well. The Extreme is very powerful, and suited well to drive the K1000's. K-1000 listeners will be in for a real treat.
The Extreme is one of the most powerful, and extreme sonic experiences that we have created to date. The Extreme represents a new and exciting circuit that we were able to fit into our PPX chassis. We also use part of the PPX circuit board along with several auxiliary circuit boards we designed to house the new circuitry. The sound is unique and entirely different from the PPX3 series. We loved the sonics so much that we made a last minute decision to take our prototype to the meet in South Florida to see if other people agreed. They did. Three people ordered one on the spot.
The Extreme will be released to the public On January 15, 2007. As our holiday gift to the Head-Fi community, the Extreme will be selling on a pre-order basis at a special price until January 10th. As of January 11th, the seasonal special will expire and retail pricing will apply.
Options, stock configuration, and etc.
There are two fixed configurations available:
1.Singlepower Extreme ($899.00 seasonal special) $999 +shipping after
January 10th, 2007
a. 1 Singlepower Audio Extreme
b. 1 NOS 6SN7 driver tube with pre-ordered amplifiers, and 6SN7EH driver for amplifiers ordered after the pre-order date.
c. 2 NOS 6080 or 6AS7 (your choice) We prefer the 6080 for Grado’s and the 6AS7 for Sennheiser’s, but you might feel differently.
2.Singlepower Extreme Platinum. ($1599.00 seasonal special) $1899.00 + shipping after January 31st., 2007. The Extreme will also include:
a. Plitron transformer.
b. Black Gate cathode capacitors.
c. Black Gate Power Capacitors.
d. 6414, and 5965 tubes.
TUBE INFO
The Extreme is supplied with a pair of new old stock 6080 or 6AS7 tubes as requested. The stock driver tube is a 6SN7EH.
Driver Tubes
In addition to the stock driver, you can also use a NOS 6SN7, 6SL7, 6188, 6SU7GTY. With optional ECC type 1 adapters you may implement the 12AT7, 12AU7, 5814, 5965, 6414, 6829, and 7062. Or, our ECC type 2 adapters are also available for the 6ES8, 6DJ8, 6922; 6DJ4, 6DJ8, ECC189, ECC88, E88CC; and Osram PCC88. Our third adapter type will allow for the implementation of the 5687, ECC182, and 7119. Other adapters available include 6CG7/6FQ7, 6GU7, and another for the 6350 and 6463.
Output tubes
The following NOS output tubes are available additionally for purchase: Raytheon 6080; GE 6080; Bendix 6080, 7802; RCA 6AS7; Tung-Sol 6080, 7236, 2399; IBM 5998(straight bottle), and Tung-Sol 5998(shoulder type).
You can order by emailing us at sales@Singlepower.com, call us at (303) 523-0581, (303) 340-2544, or (303) 363-6065. Orders cal also be placed via Paypal (sales@Singlepower.com) – please indicate shipping address, contact info., and email address for confirmation. We accept all major credit cards via telephone or fax (303-942-4306).
Thank You,
Mikhail Rotenberg, and the Singlepower Audio Staff.
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Singlepower Audio is proud to announce the newest member of our headphone amp family, the Singlepower Extreme, and we are pleased to offer it to the Head-fi community, with pre-order pricing.
The Extreme is one of the most powerful and sonically exhilarating amplifiers, employing the powerful 6080 / 5998 type output tubes. With two of these high power dual triode output tubes, the impact and soundstage this amplifier is well beyond most headamps. Many other varieties of this type of output tube can be directly used in the output stages. In addition, a variety of driver tubes allow you to fine tune the sound to your sonic preferences. The Extreme will drive any set of headphones to performance levels that are “extreme”. In listening tests, the Grado RS-1’s were fantastic, and had a level of soundstage that I only thought was possible with balanced amplifiers. The Sennheiser HD-650’s have an incredible level of bass control, speed, and natural sonic profile that takes you into the music, and into the concert for an exhilarating ride. The K701’s, K340’s, Qualia’s, L3000’s, R10’s all sound excellent. We've done extensive testing with most headphones, all driven exceptionally well. The Extreme is very powerful, and suited well to drive the K1000's. K-1000 listeners will be in for a real treat.
The Extreme is one of the most powerful, and extreme sonic experiences that we have created to date. The Extreme represents a new and exciting circuit that we were able to fit into our PPX chassis. We also use part of the PPX circuit board along with several auxiliary circuit boards we designed to house the new circuitry. The sound is unique and entirely different from the PPX3 series. We loved the sonics so much that we made a last minute decision to take our prototype to the meet in South Florida to see if other people agreed. They did. Three people ordered one on the spot.
The Extreme will be released to the public On January 15, 2007. As our holiday gift to the Head-Fi community, the Extreme will be selling on a pre-order basis at a special price until January 10th. As of January 11th, the seasonal special will expire and retail pricing will apply.
Options, stock configuration, and etc.
There are two fixed configurations available:
1.Singlepower Extreme ($899.00 seasonal special) $999 +shipping after
January 10th, 2007
a. 1 Singlepower Audio Extreme
b. 1 NOS 6SN7 driver tube with pre-ordered amplifiers, and 6SN7EH driver for amplifiers ordered after the pre-order date.
c. 2 NOS 6080 or 6AS7 (your choice) We prefer the 6080 for Grado’s and the 6AS7 for Sennheiser’s, but you might feel differently.
2.Singlepower Extreme Platinum. ($1599.00 seasonal special) $1899.00 + shipping after January 31st., 2007. The Extreme will also include:
a. Plitron transformer.
b. Black Gate cathode capacitors.
c. Black Gate Power Capacitors.
d. 6414, and 5965 tubes.
TUBE INFO
The Extreme is supplied with a pair of new old stock 6080 or 6AS7 tubes as requested. The stock driver tube is a 6SN7EH.
Driver Tubes
In addition to the stock driver, you can also use a NOS 6SN7, 6SL7, 6188, 6SU7GTY. With optional ECC type 1 adapters you may implement the 12AT7, 12AU7, 5814, 5965, 6414, 6829, and 7062. Or, our ECC type 2 adapters are also available for the 6ES8, 6DJ8, 6922; 6DJ4, 6DJ8, ECC189, ECC88, E88CC; and Osram PCC88. Our third adapter type will allow for the implementation of the 5687, ECC182, and 7119. Other adapters available include 6CG7/6FQ7, 6GU7, and another for the 6350 and 6463.
Output tubes
The following NOS output tubes are available additionally for purchase: Raytheon 6080; GE 6080; Bendix 6080, 7802; RCA 6AS7; Tung-Sol 6080, 7236, 2399; IBM 5998(straight bottle), and Tung-Sol 5998(shoulder type).
You can order by emailing us at sales@Singlepower.com, call us at (303) 523-0581, (303) 340-2544, or (303) 363-6065. Orders cal also be placed via Paypal (sales@Singlepower.com) – please indicate shipping address, contact info., and email address for confirmation. We accept all major credit cards via telephone or fax (303-942-4306).
Thank You,
Mikhail Rotenberg, and the Singlepower Audio Staff.
