[tyrion]

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Originally Posted by mulveling /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nice, tyrion! Did you nab that one off audiogon? I saw that right when it came up, and it was sooo tempting at that price...if I didn't already have my SDS I would've leaped all over it

That's the one. This things rocks with the 600s.

I've come across a few of these in person and I don't think I've seen one that is in as good condition as this one. The last time I had a shot at one, Hirsch snipped me in the auction. He claims he didn't know it was me bidding, I wonder....

 

[Voltron]

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Originally Posted by tyrion /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here is my Wheatfield HA-2 that arrived today. It brings back fond memories of my Eddie Current HD300.

Ooh, that's a beauty Mike! Nice work. Bring it to the int'l and have Pete Millet sign it!

 

[tyrion]

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Originally Posted by Voltron /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ooh, that's a beauty Mike! Nice work. Bring it to the int'l and have Pete Millet sign it!

My hope originally was to bring my self and a change of clothes to the Int'l meet. We will see if it the HA-2 is still around by then. As it is I haven't been able to part with either the First Watt F1 or the Sig 30.

 

[Voltron]

This is a great thread! Although these pics are already in my own thread about this amp, I thought they would fit in here nicely.

So, behold the Moth Audio 300B Paradigm!

 

[SK138]

Wow...I would love to hear that one day. Please post your impression.

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Originally Posted by tyrion /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here is my Wheatfield HA-2 that arrived today. It brings back fond memories of my Eddie Current HD300.

 

[tyrion]

Here is another Moth, now owned by Goosepond:

Al, that amp is sweet. I am looking forward to trying it out with my K1000s.

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Originally Posted by SK138 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow...I would love to hear that one day. Please post your impression.

It might be at the National, buy your ticket. I will post some impressions at some point.

 

[SK138]

Those are wonderful pictures! The last picture look like my computer desktop that I had for about 3 years

I know...it's a wrong bug

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Originally Posted by Voltron /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 

[gtortorella]

Well, I should have my SinglePower PPX3-6CG7 by Friday or Saturday. Does this unit qualify as being "old"? I imagine it does, as this amp seems to be overshadowed by its bigger brothers, the SLAM and Extreme. I prefer a 6CG7 design, and thus I opted for the "Plain Jane" PPX3. I also seem to have developed a soft spot for the little guy. I imagine it will be very satisfying in its own rite...

 

[SK138]

Hi Glen...that's great!! I am also receiving my "toaster" MPX3 (with SLAM adapters) tomorrow or Friday

I ordered from Mikhail 2C51 adapter / 6Bl7GTA tubes as well.

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Originally Posted by gtortorella /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I should have my SinglePower PPX3-6CG7 by Friday or Saturday. Does this unit qualify as being "old"? I imagine it does, as this amp seems to be overshadowed by its bigger brothers, the SLAM and Extreme. I prefer a 6CG7 design, and thus I opted for the "Plain Jane" PPX3. I also seem to have developed a soft spot for the little guy. I imagine it will be very satisfying in its own rite...

 

[ken36]

complicated stuff.

 

[gtortorella]

The old "toaster" units are just splendid. They have a unique appeal. As Earl says, they are "labors of love."

With regard to your initial question, Se, I think many of the older units tend to have nicer designs (both externally and internally) and better quality parts. Think of it: how many true audiophile designs exist today in the sub-$1000 category? Certainly, the Gilmore Lite/DPS and PPX3 variants are part of this category.

 

[SK138]

I agree!!!

As I grow older I am appreciating "older" gears more...including NOS tubes. That Toaster MPX3 was acquired on my 41st birthday so it has special sentimental value for me...plus, I always wanted one

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Originally Posted by gtortorella /img/forum/go_quote.gif The old "toaster" units are just splendid. They have a unique appeal. As Earl says, they are "labors of love." With regard to your initial question, Se, I think many of the older units tend to have nicer designs (both externally and internally) and better quality parts. Think of it: how many true audiophile designs exist today in the sub-$1000 category? Certainly the Gilmore Lite/DPS and PPX3 variants are part of this category.

 

[Quake1028]

I want a toaster Singlepower badly

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[gtortorella]

I, too, would like to have a SinglePower toaster, especially one in nice shape. I have no complaints, though, as I imagine I will enjoy my PPX3 very much

 

[SK138]

Glen, you only live few miles away from me. You can come any time to audition my amps

Perhaps we can have a local micro meet.


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Originally Posted by gtortorella /img/forum/go_quote.gif I, too, would like to have a SinglePower toaster, especially one in nice shape. I have no complaints, though, as I imagine I will enjoy my PPX3 very much