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Incredible amp ! New little dot TPA [Pics]
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xnothingpoetic
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Dual mono, I believe.
Or balanced is on the back.
| Originally Posted by vcoheda /img/forum/go_quote.gif looks like the balanced amp they are making, but that clearly is a SE jack. cool pics though. |
Dual mono, I believe.
Or balanced is on the back.
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looks very nice, interested in seeing how it performs compared to others, I guess we'll know soon enough
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My first thought was, "When's Penchum getting one?"
It's gorgeous, isn't it?
It's gorgeous, isn't it?
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It certainly looks nice!
Would be even sweeter with XLR outputs for "balanced" 'phones though.
Would be even sweeter with XLR outputs for "balanced" 'phones though.
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$950 isn't a bad price, but I assume with tax, tariff, and shipping it will more likely be $1500
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That would be a clear no go for me. 1000 $ is ok if it sounds on par with the likes of Woo2, Extreme, DV337; allright 100-200$ more on shipping. But 1500 is just too much for a supposedly high-value producer whose warranty policy, feedback and generally commitement to quality services is still 'unclear'.
Ah and what's more important: is it OTL ?
| Originally Posted by F155mph /img/forum/go_quote.gif $950 isn't a bad price, but I assume with tax, tariff, and shipping it will more likely be $1500 |
That would be a clear no go for me. 1000 $ is ok if it sounds on par with the likes of Woo2, Extreme, DV337; allright 100-200$ more on shipping. But 1500 is just too much for a supposedly high-value producer whose warranty policy, feedback and generally commitement to quality services is still 'unclear'.
Ah and what's more important: is it OTL ?
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From the pic there appears to be two output transformers.
Four 6c33's = 26.4 amps of heater current = very high temps in a chassis that small.
I dont understand the three tubes upfront. One per channel could be the input stage and the other four could be drivers for each 6c33 .... just a guess.
| Originally Posted by Von Soundcard /img/forum/go_quote.gif That would be a clear no go for me. 1000 $ is ok if it sounds on par with the likes of Woo2, Extreme, DV337; allright 100-200$ more on shipping. But 1500 is just too much for a supposedly high-value producer whose warranty policy, feedback and generally commitement to quality services is still 'unclear'. Ah and what's more important: is it OTL ?
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From the pic there appears to be two output transformers.
Four 6c33's = 26.4 amps of heater current = very high temps in a chassis that small.
I dont understand the three tubes upfront. One per channel could be the input stage and the other four could be drivers for each 6c33 .... just a guess.
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If those are output transformers and not the power supplies (dual mono ?) than it's bad news. I don't really trust a 'value oriented' producer (well maybe not anymore ?) with an extra-high-quality transformer(s). I guess they could be changed afterwards but it's complicated and the costs mount too high already.
I'm also curious about the input tubes and if it's a complicated scheme whether it sounds right or they complicated it too much
I'm also curious about the input tubes and if it's a complicated scheme whether it sounds right or they complicated it too much
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6SL7 input, 6SN7 drivers, 6C33 output. 6SL7s as a common cathode gain stage, 6SN7s as cathode followers of some sort, and 6C33s running in either grounded cathode with local NFB or as cathode followers, assuming an OTL configuration. Nothing to write home about, though it may make for a good base if you want to gut the amp and completely rebuild it. Given the price it's selling for I wouldn't expect any quality parts inside.
| Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Certainly looks like 6SN7 driver tubes and 6C33C-B power triodes. |
6SL7 input, 6SN7 drivers, 6C33 output. 6SL7s as a common cathode gain stage, 6SN7s as cathode followers of some sort, and 6C33s running in either grounded cathode with local NFB or as cathode followers, assuming an OTL configuration. Nothing to write home about, though it may make for a good base if you want to gut the amp and completely rebuild it. Given the price it's selling for I wouldn't expect any quality parts inside.
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Damn that looks awesome! Sigh, way out of my league right now...atleast I have to keep saying that to keep me from blowing up money
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so, wheres Penchum?
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It is a balanced amp, XLR are at the back...erm..let see if i can find the pics of the back of the amp..will post it up when i find one.
| Originally Posted by vcoheda /img/forum/go_quote.gif looks like the balanced amp they are making, but that clearly is a SE jack. cool pics though. |
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| Originally Posted by xnothingpoetic /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dual mono, I believe. Or balanced is on the back. |
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| Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif It certainly looks nice! Would be even sweeter with XLR outputs for "balanced" 'phones though. |
It is a balanced amp, XLR are at the back...erm..let see if i can find the pics of the back of the amp..will post it up when i find one.
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I just soiled myself....
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always the optimist.
| Originally Posted by Roam /img/forum/go_quote.gif 6SL7 input, 6SN7 drivers, 6C33 output. 6SL7s as a common cathode gain stage, 6SN7s as cathode followers of some sort, and 6C33s running in either grounded cathode with local NFB or as cathode followers, assuming an OTL configuration. Nothing to write home about, though it may make for a good base if you want to gut the amp and completely rebuild it. Given the price it's selling for I wouldn't expect any quality parts inside. |
always the optimist.
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