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Seeking info N.E.W. Nirvana Electronic Works A20

I've got a N.E.W. A20 which I bought used. (or is it A20.1 ; I don't know)

I'm seeking info on the company, the amp, etc. Please post any info you've got.

I've heard the N.E.W. A20 was copied off the schematic of the First Watt Aleph J when that schematic was posted (Was it posted on Pass D.I.Y.? I can't find it there....)

Apparently the reason the N.E.W. company isn't around any more has something to do with the fact they were using the schematics provided to the D.I.Y. community to build a commercial product. That IS bad karma for sure, if true.

I'm using the amp to power the ribbon tweeters in my tri-amped Magnepan MG 3.6 speakers and it sounds real nice in that capacity.

I've read the amps were manufactured by Cary for N.E.W. I've also read that Cary will service them. I am trying to find out if this is true, maybe Cary will reply....

PLEASE- ANY info you have would be useful.
milosz

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milosz OP
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"A bit of information that you will learn in time."

How long do you have to be involved with audio & electronics to gain this wisdom, I wonder. Let's see... I built my first amplifier in 1968, I wonder if my involvement has been long enough yet...

:-)
milosz OP
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Looking at this old thread after a long time....

Thanks for all the info.  Interesting to know that Mr. Pass was actually involved with the company so this is not an unauthorized commercialization of  a design he generously gave to the DIY community.  That's good to know.

My NEW 20.1 has been in daily use since I bought it in 2009.... so it's going on 9 trouble-free years now.  Great little product and was a bargain on the used market.
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