[tkam]

It is an entirely new design, if anything you could say the Extreme is derived from it.

 

[tkam]

I spent most of last night listening to my L3000s with a 6414 in the 1st gain stage with the 2nd gain stage disabled and 6528s as the output tubes. Just a wonderful combination, it had phenomenal bass authority, unmatched dynamics with resolution and transparency thats not usually associated with the L3k's. I really can't say enough about how amazing that tube combo sounded. Such an engaging and effortless sound.

 

[sacd lover]

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Originally Posted by tkam /img/forum/go_quote.gif I spent most of last night listening to my L3000s with a 6414 in the 1st gain stage with the 2nd gain stage disabled and 6528s as the output tubes. Just a wonderful combination, it had phenomenal bass authority, unmatched dynamics with resolution and transparency thats not usually associated with the L3k's. I really can't say enough about how amazing that tube combo sounded. Such an engaging and effortless sound.

Raytheon blackplate or GE grayplate 6414? Inquiring minds need to know.

 

[tkam]

GE grayplate 6414 and I should also mention that 6528s are the CK variety and labeled Raytheon (though I doubt they actually made them)

 

[tkam]

I finally thought up a name for the amp today, going to go with "The Dragon"

 

[Gabe Logan]

I still like TK1000 better

.

 

[purk]

Ooh....Super Extreme sure looks great!

 

[KenW]

What a sad thing......my Supra XLR is barely 3 months old and it's already out of date and "old news".

Sometimes I regret the day Google revealed this place to me!!

Congrats on the amp. Sounds like a killer!

 

[purk]

tkam,
Quote:

I spent most of last night listening to my L3000s with a 6414 in the 1st gain stage with the 2nd gain stage disabled and 6528s as the output tubes. Just a wonderful combination, it had phenomenal bass authority, unmatched dynamics with resolution and transparency thats not usually associated with the L3k's. I really can't say enough about how amazing that tube combo sounded. Such an engaging and effortless sound.

Congrats! That amp looks amazing. I have similar experience with L3000 running out of my upgraded SDS-SE.

KenW,
Quote:

What a sad thing......my Supra XLR is barely 3 months old and it's already out of date and "old news". Sometimes I regret the day Google revealed this place to me!! Congrats on the amp. Sounds like a killer!

Trust me that your amp probably sounds just as good or if not slightly better. You can always get your Supra an SDS treatment, blackgates, high voltage, and high bias. The combination of blackgates, 6BL7s, and 6414 is pure magic. I listened to the 18Ks SDS-XLR in single ended configuration before and my amp is more than 90% of that beast!!

 

[KenW]

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Originally Posted by purk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Trust me that your amp probably sounds just as good or if not slightly better. You can always get your Supra an SDS treatment, blackgates, high voltage, and high bias. The combination of blackgates, 6BL7s, and 6414 is pure magic. I listened to the 18Ks SDS-XLR in single ended configuration before and my amp is more than 90% of that beast!!

Well, actually, my amp already has the high voltage and high bias and is configured thusly:

Supra XLR
Plitron
Goldpoint Attenuator
Vcap caps
Silver Wiring
Black Gate Capactiors Cathode
Black Gate Output capacitors
Black Gate Power Capacitors Stage 2
2 XLR inputs and 2 RCA
Headphone out: 1 balanced and 1 S/E

Btw, I also purchased the Kenrad, Hytron Tube sets but the 6BL7s + 6414 is my favorite combo. Just all this talk of Extremes and Platinums gives me a bad case of envy I guess.

 

[tom hankins]

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenW /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, actually, my amp already has the high voltage and high bias and is configured thusly: Supra XLR Plitron Goldpoint Attenuator Vcap caps Silver Wiring Black Gate Capactiors Cathode Black Gate Output capacitors Black Gate Power Capacitors Stage 2 2 XLR inputs and 2 RCA Headphone out: 1 balanced and 1 S/E Btw, I also purchased the Kenrad, Hytron Tube sets but the 6BL7s + 6414 is my favorite combo. Just all this talk of Extremes and Platinums gives me a bad case of envy I guess.

There is a reason so many people own so many SP amps in different price ranges. They all have something to offer.
That said, When it comes to headphone amplification....Your there.

 

[sacd lover]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom hankins /img/forum/go_quote.gif There is a reason so many people own so many SP amps in different price ranges. They all have something to offer. That said, When it comes to headphone amplification....Your there.

Even though I am beginning to think the Extreme's are likely the best overall SP amps yet .... I still like the sound of the 5687 amps. My humble stock MPX3 fitted with 5687 adapters and hooked up to Alessandro MS2's sounds fantastic.

 

[warubozu]

Wow, congrats on receiving such a beautiful amp. How long did it take Mikhail to build this amp?

 

[tkam]

Quote:

Originally Posted by warubozu /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow, congrats on receiving such a beautiful amp. How long did it take Mikhail to build this amp?

Awhile

. Original order date was in the middle of October I think. Really could have been worse considering it's a new design from the ground up.

 

[purk]

Quote:

Supra XLR Plitron Goldpoint Attenuator Vcap caps Silver Wiring Black Gate Capactiors Cathode Black Gate Output capacitors Black Gate Power Capacitors Stage 2 2 XLR inputs and 2 RCA Headphone out: 1 balanced and 1 S/E Btw, I also purchased the Kenrad, Hytron Tube sets but the 6BL7s + 6414 is my favorite combo. Just all this talk of Extremes and Platinums gives me a bad case of envy I guess

That is an impressive list of upgrade!! Many of us should be jealous of your amp then.

Nothing to be worried about really.

Tkam,
Did you get Mikhail to specially tune this amp for the L3000? Have you listened to the amp using higher impedance headphone?