Thank you Aric, I have my eye on your Motherload XL pre amp. Some day I hope!
Aric Audio
I have a pair of Audio Note AN-K/SPe speakers which have been pushed by a Pass XA 30.8 for the past two years. Although I've enjoyed this combination I wanted to try valve amplification. The problem was finding something appropriate to pair at a price point I could afford. The goal was to obtain something while still hanging on to the Pass until I knew for sure which direction I wanted to go in. Enter Aric Kimball. He and I engaged in several conversations regarding my needs and spec options for an amp. As a result Aric produced a custom single ended EL-84 stereo power amplifier of a pentode design. Each channel has a single power tube and driver tube (12AT-7's). Rectification is provided by a single 54UGB tube. I couldn't be happier and feel this is an improved pairing for my speakers.Through this process Aric's communication was timely and precise. His level of customer service is outstanding and I'm very pleased with this outcome. I would not hesitate doing business with this man. Just wanted to pass this along.
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@fthompson251 Much appreciated! |
Thanks for the question. I have the Transcend push-pull amplifier back from review as of last week, but the review itself is currently being written. I imagine it will be a month or so before it is out in print, however I don’t know for sure. The amp is the same model as has been reviewed back in ‘19 by TJ, but the new version has more than a few upgrades to the design. |
I have the transcend mm phono, had it for a little over a year now, and was going to email Aric directly but I’m happy to jump in here. Every time I play records I enjoy this unit more. It’s been a wonderful playground for tubes and SUTs, really showing off what those changes can bring. I run mine directly into a passive pre and smooth ss amplification so yeah, I have been appreciating the added umph brought in by a current production JJ 5U4GB rectifier. With JJ a-frame 12ax7s in the sweet spot, and this amazing Hashimoto HM3 SUT, I’m getting just incredible clarity and tone and presence out of a standard SPU. Just huge smiles when playing well-recorded stuff. Aric was fantastic to work with, and entertained my request for a solid color wood. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks so much Aric! |
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