Didn't know who made our Phase Linear 400s. For the nine years of being dropped and slammed around in their road case they never failed to power our front of house system and were sold in working order.
Years later when shopping for higher powered two channel tube amplification I learned Bob Carver designed and produced those Phase Linear 400s not to mention The Carver Challenge. After reading Dick Olsher's introductory review of Bob Carver Tube Amplification Cherry 180s, its collaborative design goals and sensible casework Walt at Lahaina, HI. Underwood Hifi hooked me up nicely, Mahalo.
Two years in I thought I had a problem with one. Mr. Malitz informed me they couldn't find a thing wrong. It turned out to be one of my DIY power cords shorting. After six years of problem free use I chose to replace the KT 88s with 120s.
Our little Hi-Fidelity industry is small and delicate. There are a very small number of despicable manufactures and retailers that need calling out by those who've had an actual negative experience worth taking the time to share. There will always be those whose actual experience is limited to self aggrandizement.
Years later when shopping for higher powered two channel tube amplification I learned Bob Carver designed and produced those Phase Linear 400s not to mention The Carver Challenge. After reading Dick Olsher's introductory review of Bob Carver Tube Amplification Cherry 180s, its collaborative design goals and sensible casework Walt at Lahaina, HI. Underwood Hifi hooked me up nicely, Mahalo.
Two years in I thought I had a problem with one. Mr. Malitz informed me they couldn't find a thing wrong. It turned out to be one of my DIY power cords shorting. After six years of problem free use I chose to replace the KT 88s with 120s.
Our little Hi-Fidelity industry is small and delicate. There are a very small number of despicable manufactures and retailers that need calling out by those who've had an actual negative experience worth taking the time to share. There will always be those whose actual experience is limited to self aggrandizement.