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Anybody else got a 45 SET amp?

I've had several 45 SETs before and not until I had James Burgess build me one that I've finally seen the light (or maybe heard the light). I've long been a 2a3 freak but I'm converted. Call me hard headed, but the 45 sounds so good! It's a microscope on the music. I mean your gear better be up to snuff. It is like you'll be sitting in front of your rig while the the trash needs to to be taken out and you've not eaten in a day or two. It's like a crack addict. You don't need to apply unless you've got the SET fever anyway. You'll just not understand until you hear this kind of sound. I've been in this hobby for 30 years and you just don't know what your missing until you hear what your missing a SET amp on some real good single drivers is hard to beat!
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Glad it worked out for you Philefreak! Can you give us more details about your 45 amp from Mr. Burgess?

If you can remember from our discussions, I have two Burgess SETs (300B and 45/46). The 45/46 amp is a much less expensive build but amazingly enough, it plays in the same ballpark.

I like the palpability and thickness of sound from the 300B and the clarity of the 45 (or 46). Both of these amps offer a different angle on reality while sharing common ground in emotion and dynamics (not unlike Naim equipment). Although it seems that you are sold on the 45 tube, I still have no idea which one I prefer.

These are both AC heated and quiet on 100db speakers. Despite what I have read elsewhere, I do not think the 300B needs DC to be quiet.
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