[Austin Morrow]

  Changed things up. Plus some updated gear. 
 

 

 

 

 

 
Would you like to trade bodies? No, but in all seriosuness, I've wanted the Soloist and the Schiit Stack for a long time, and if you ever need to get rid of it, I'm very, very generous when it comes to trading. 

 

 

[NZheadcase]

Hahaha! Thanks man, I will keep that in mind. 

 

[magiccabbage]

great pics

 

[Androb]

NZheadcase That is an amazing collection! 

 

[Androb]

Horrible pictures I know but I got an horrible camera so wcyd Gotta borrow my brothers camera someday.
I did some comparisons between the amplifiers I own. 
Lehmann black cube diy copy trashes the amplifiers I have. The sound is amazing, altho q701 does only work with Luxman imo since it's way to sharp but HD650 is amazing with the lehmann.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[wes008]

  Changed things up. Plus some updated gear. 
 

I want this to be my setup desperately 

 
 

 

Nice nice

 

[AHorseNamedJeff]

 
:tongue_smile:  I likes a lot! One gorgeous looking amp. 

Thanks...I took some pics for the builder who doesn't photograph:

I looked up the Spud amp and from what I found its a speaker amp, correct? And clearly yours has a headphone out. Any info?

 

[parbaked]

rollin'...rollin'...rollin'...

 

[parbaked]

  Changed things up. Plus some updated gear. 
 

 
 

I don' think Mr. Fostex is happy being overshadowed by the Hifiman!
Nice rig(s)!

 

[parbaked]

I looked up the Spud amp and from what I found its a speaker amp, correct? And clearly yours has a headphone out. Any info?

I am not sure the true history of the term 'Spud Amp", and a few designer/builders claim to have coined the phrase or built the first, but this is my understanding:
Spud amps use one tube per channel = two sections of a multi section tube are used differently as driver and output instead of using separate driver and output tubes.
These amps were nicknamed 'one-tubers' which became 'tuber' and finally 'Spud'. 
Most I had seen were only 2 tubes; speaker only; and OTL = no output transformers.
When I saw a Jef Larson built 'Spud' with a rectifier tube, output transformers AND headphone output on sale, I jumped on it.
I thought with the headphone output and all the extra iron, why is this a Spud?
So I asked Jef, "Is this amp a Spud?"
He sent me the schematics (labeled Spud 4ns) and explained:
 

"This is the original "Spud" amp ... as far as I know I am the originator of this design.

Started making these about 8 years ago. This is my 5th or 6th one.

This is my version 4 which employs screen regulation for more linear performance

and to reach full power correctly.

For a while, a friend out of Chicago was marketing kits for this (ver2).

I don't think he is around any more. He sold about 20 of them I think."

 

I like to consider her a Super Spud and will call her "Red Bliss" even though she is a sweet potato...

 

She is the only one I have seen with tube rectification, output transformers and headphone out...  
 

 

 

[parbaked]

   
I'm not sure I've ever heard a Grado in my life! 

I've pretty much only owned Grados...

 
You should try a pair of entry SR60/80 with your iPod.
They will make your Canto Pop pop and rock your Mok!

 

[wes008]

 
You should try a pair of entry SR60/80 with your iPod.
They will make your Canto Pop pop and rock your Mok!

^ Yup. While the higher-end models definitely aren't for everyone, the entry-level models are pretty much the best starter cans out there. (not that SO needs starter cans 

 but something nice for his iPod)

 

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   (not that SO needs starter cans 

 but something nice for his iPod)

...while in the kitchen, fixin' dinner and watin' for the tubes to warm up...

 

[MickeyVee]

OMG! x 2!!! What am amazing setup and collection!!!
 
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  NZheadcase That is an amazing collection! 

 

[wes008]

 

   (not that SO needs starter cans 

 but something nice for his iPod)

...while in the kitchen, fixin' dinner and watin' for the tubes to warm up...

That 2-hour-prep meal