Congrats Dan. This is a pretty unusual tube. Bright glowing plates and anode on top. I'm guessing you're hearing an etched clarity like viels are lifted. Try put up the photos again.
New "World Class" 3C24 amp
I know the title to this thread is controversial, but to me, it's absolutely a true statement. I just bought this amp, which Paul Birkeland brought to my house, along with about four other amps to try. I wound up liking, and buying, the 3C24 stereo amp. Paul designed, and built this amp. He is a designer for Bottlehead, a company that makes tube component kits.
Last night, I stayed up late listening to this new amp. It was transformational. I've never heard a better sounding amp anywhere, and it turns out it is a perfect match for my custom-built Tannoy HPD 315 speakers. I posted it on my Virtual System, but it did not get posted on the Virtual System forum page, which has been an ongoing problem for me.
I can't say enough about this amp, and about Paul Birkeland. This amp would have been cheap at double what I paid, and I can't believe what I got for what I paid. I am finally getting what I've been hoping to hear from my audio system for over forty years. Yes, it is that good.
Regards,
Dan
Last night, I stayed up late listening to this new amp. It was transformational. I've never heard a better sounding amp anywhere, and it turns out it is a perfect match for my custom-built Tannoy HPD 315 speakers. I posted it on my Virtual System, but it did not get posted on the Virtual System forum page, which has been an ongoing problem for me.
I can't say enough about this amp, and about Paul Birkeland. This amp would have been cheap at double what I paid, and I can't believe what I got for what I paid. I am finally getting what I've been hoping to hear from my audio system for over forty years. Yes, it is that good.
Regards,
Dan