ZMF Pendant by Ampsandsound; impressions, tube-rolling, and general discussions
May 15, 2022 at 9:12 PM Post #1,366 of 2,481
Hey everyone.
Im so pleased to see all the happy owners.
ZMF has been such an amazing partner with very similar values and approaches.
Zach's explanation rings true. Our growth as a brand and the pandemic made sourcing hard for all parties.
Though the Leeloo/pendant isnt available from ZMF, it doesn't mean Im not a complete supporter and fan of all things ZMF.
 
May 16, 2022 at 4:49 AM Post #1,367 of 2,481
Just here to say I'm now also a very happy owner of the Pendant (OG) amp. I was running an SW51+ before this, which I was very happy with. But the Pendant is just in another league! Noise floor was something I was a little worried about, because my SW51+ was totally silent. Well, I'm running the Pendant with JJ tubes, and it's dead silent on Low Z, with a minor (almost unnoticable) hum on High Z. Great stuff, and this is definitely my end-game in terms of amps that go with my VC :)

Also, don't mind the clutter on my desk.. Just installed the amp today and need to tidy up still :p

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May 16, 2022 at 5:48 AM Post #1,368 of 2,481
Just here to say I'm now also a very happy owner of the Pendant (OG) amp. I was running an SW51+ before this, which I was very happy with. But the Pendant is just in another league! Noise floor was something I was a little worried about, because my SW51+ was totally silent. Well, I'm running the Pendant with JJ tubes, and it's dead silent on Low Z, with a minor (almost unnoticable) hum on High Z. Great stuff, and this is definitely my end-game in terms of amps that go with my VC :)

Also, don't mind the clutter on my desk.. Just installed the amp today and need to tidy up still :p

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Welcome to the club!
 
May 16, 2022 at 6:07 AM Post #1,369 of 2,481
Just here to say I'm now also a very happy owner of the Pendant (OG) amp. I was running an SW51+ before this, which I was very happy with. But the Pendant is just in another league! Noise floor was something I was a little worried about, because my SW51+ was totally silent. Well, I'm running the Pendant with JJ tubes, and it's dead silent on Low Z, with a minor (almost unnoticable) hum on High Z. Great stuff, and this is definitely my end-game in terms of amps that go with my VC :)

Also, don't mind the clutter on my desk.. Just installed the amp today and need to tidy up still :p

Heck yeah! The Pendant and VC is such an incredible pairing. Happy listening and welcome to the club!
 
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May 16, 2022 at 10:49 AM Post #1,370 of 2,481
Just here to say I'm now also a very happy owner of the Pendant (OG) amp. I was running an SW51+ before this, which I was very happy with. But the Pendant is just in another league! Noise floor was something I was a little worried about, because my SW51+ was totally silent. Well, I'm running the Pendant with JJ tubes, and it's dead silent on Low Z, with a minor (almost unnoticable) hum on High Z. Great stuff, and this is definitely my end-game in terms of amps that go with my VC :)

Also, don't mind the clutter on my desk.. Just installed the amp today and need to tidy up still :p

Excellent! … if I had the Pendant etc on my desk facing me (vs gear on shelves behind me), I would never get work (from home) done…😜
 
May 16, 2022 at 8:11 PM Post #1,371 of 2,481
Excellent! … if I had the Pendant etc on my desk facing me (vs gear on shelves behind me), I would never get work (from home) done…😜
If I was at home for work, I'd never get any work done either. :laughing:
 
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May 17, 2022 at 12:22 AM Post #1,375 of 2,481
Guess I found out who’s buying up all the 12bh7 tubes. I’m using them in a different amp to replace 12au7 and find them a great upgrade. My favorite is a early 50’s cbs 12bh7 white tips and a set of sylvania 12BH7a red tips. Really nice to see others that also like the 12bh7’s as much as I do. I feel they sound better than even the 13d5 tubes in my system.
 
May 17, 2022 at 6:15 AM Post #1,377 of 2,481
Guess I found out who’s buying up all the 12bh7 tubes. I’m using them in a different amp to replace 12au7 and find them a great upgrade. My favorite is a early 50’s cbs 12bh7 white tips and a set of sylvania 12BH7a red tips. Really nice to see others that also like the 12bh7’s as much as I do. I feel they sound better than even the 13d5 tubes in my system.
Guilty as charged. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: The early 50's CBS-HYTRON 12BH7 is a fantastic tube no doubt!
 
May 17, 2022 at 11:06 PM Post #1,379 of 2,481
Selling off some of my Pendant tubes in the Classifieds if anyone is interested. I just have way too many. Most bought based on recommendations here or on the Tuba thread (uses EL84 too).

EL84s
Tungsram, Tubestore.com 7189 Preferred Series, Telefunken

5814A
Raytheon black plates double mica 1950-1953
 
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