[earwicker7]

I know HeadAmp does, but are there any other builders? I've been searching the web and can't find anyone else, which seems weird what with it being public domain and having such a great reputation.

 

[penger]

You might be able to commission a DIY-er to build you one?

 

[FallenAngel]

Not a lot of people build them because it's somewhat expensive so unless you build it for yourself, you're not likely to build a second. Also as with all high voltage tube amps, well, they're dangerous so only select people choose to work with them.

 

[earwicker7]

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Originally Posted by penger /img/forum/go_quote.gif You might be able to commission a DIY-er to build you one?

That's kind of what I was thinking

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My only concern is that I end up dropping a few grand and something goes wrong... what typically happens with DIY amps if the builder goes AWOL?

 

[earwicker7]

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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Also as with all high voltage tube amps, well, they're dangerous so only select people choose to work with them.

Well, if the result of their death is a nice sounding amp...

 

[jp11801]

what happened to the Rudistor Coriolan 2?

imho it is going to be tough to find a qualified builder who can stand behind the amp. There are just not alot of people who have done this amp before and I would not want to buy one made from someone who was building this for the first time.

 

[909]

your only safe and best bet is headamp or should i say was...

are you having second-thoughts?

 

[krmathis]

It would be great to have more KGBH builders.
Especially since HeadAmp have not put out a single KGBH in 1 1/2 years (afaik), since he started working on the KGBH SE.

 

[luvdunhill]

my guess is very few DIYers are willing to warantee the unit to a level that would be expected by someone commissioning a build. In my opinion, it's too great of a financial risk for me if I have to spend my time troubleshooting repairs.

I think jp's sentiment is right on too, as I would want to have a number of amps that had been running for a significant amount of time (minimum 1 year) before accepting a commission from someone not inside "the fold"... this meaning someone who I know to be a reasonable person and that I've worked with in the past.

Also,people seem to get bent out of shape when they see markup on DIY builds these days. I know first hand what the part cost is on these amps and I'd want to triple the cost.. and then there is labor. Usually people who are looking to commission a build are doing it because of lack of availability in the commercial market, to save money, or to save face and avoid doing business with a given company. All of these motives are fine, but I'm really only interested in working with people that want to do something different and in the process allow me to learn more and try new things.

Anyways, that my opinion on the matter

Perhaps this thread should be in the "For Sale" section instead as a WTB? Seems like a pretty thinly veiled attempt to find a builder to me...

 

[earwicker7]

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Originally Posted by jp11801 /img/forum/go_quote.gif what happened to the Rudistor Coriolan 2?

I'm having some recurring technical difficulties; Rudi is doing his best to help me work it out, and I plan on keeping the amp if things go well, but it's not looking good.

 

[earwicker7]

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Originally Posted by 909 /img/forum/go_quote.gif your only safe and best bet is headamp or should i say was... are you having second-thoughts?

If they'd already started shipping, yes, I'd be upset that I burned my bridges, but as things stand now, no.

I'm just bummed that there are three (IMO) top of the line stat amps, and two (Singlepower and HeadAmp) are a gamble on when you'll get them; Rudistor's stuff sounds incredible, but I've been having problems with the amp.

What's the scoop on Woo's stat amp? I've got to admit that I'm one of those people who worry about quality on lower priced amps; the best amps I've heard tend to be really expensive, and the Woo is priced pretty reasonably.

 

[earwicker7]

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Originally Posted by luvdunhill /img/forum/go_quote.gif Perhaps this thread should be in the "For Sale" section instead as a WTB? Seems like a pretty thinly veiled attempt to find a builder to me...

Nope, Rudi's going to give me a full refund if we aren't able to nail down the problem. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed, but at this point I've pretty much lost hope.

 

[jp11801]

Quote:

Originally Posted by earwicker7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm having some recurring technical difficulties; Rudi is doing his best to help me work it out, and I plan on keeping the amp if things go well, but it's not looking good.

that is a shame I hope it works out for you

 

[jp11801]

I think the Woo amp from a build quality is outstanding having listened to it at a friends house. I would recommend it for all stax headphones except the omegas. It is a great match for the 4070. It appears to be a step up from the 007t as well. Jack's reputation is impeccable as well.

 

[philodox]

Quote:

Originally Posted by earwicker7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif My only concern is that I end up dropping a few grand and something goes wrong... what typically happens with DIY amps if the builder goes AWOL?

That right there is why most would choose to go with an established company like HeadAmp... Quote:

Originally Posted by earwicker7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm having some recurring technical difficulties; Rudi is doing his best to help me work it out, and I plan on keeping the amp if things go well, but it's not looking good.

That's too bad.

Any details on this?

FWIW, not being a big electrostatic guy myself, I thought the Woo amps looked and sounded excellent at CanJam.