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What's your OTL tube amp experience and suggestion?
After scanning all of the prior posts all i can say is my experience with an original Julius Futterman designed H3 amp purchased in 1972  using  6KG6A tubes has been going strong powering my KLH model Nines. I have had the output caps doubled by J... 
KLH model 9 electrostatic Speakers
Here is a link to an early pair of KLH model Nines showing a wholly different design in the amount of transducers used 5 verses 11, with 11 being used in final production units by KLH https://ishaenterprisesllc.com/ Having owned the Sound-Lab A-... 
Two audio components no one really talks about
I figure if you hear a live concert such as The Dead’s "wall of sound’ or any live outdoor venue using equipment by Altec, JBL and McIntosh then to hear it as you experienced it complete with the inherent coloration of transducers, boxes etc. requ... 
Best speakers for Opera.
If you go to listen to opera live then the best speaker is an electrostatic.  
Can a Amp be "timeless" and compete with todays amps?
that's a good question. when you say "Can an amp be 'timeless' and compete with today's amps". you have to then ask what is it for? What is its purpose or function? If its to amplify a signal to drive a transducer then yes Any amp that functions a... 
KLH model 9 electrostatic Speakers
Glad to have found this thread. I've owned KLH Nines since 1972 and driven them with Futtermans H3a and Marantz Model 9 I am still driving the KLH Nines with the same Futterman (recapped of course) and of the 3 pairs I've owned I've kept one and h... 
Cartridge alignment tool
I've used CartAlign, Dennison protractor, GeoDisc. I am currently using CartAlign. Any alignment tool used is better than no alignment tool used. 
A Visit to Vu Jade' Audio in New Jersey
Thanks for letting us know of your experiences. 
Futterman H3a OTL amp for sale seen on on eBay!
I can only tell you of my experience, so there is no spreading of rumors, myths being perpetuated or anecdotal accounts being said here. This Futterman has been driving KLH Model Nines since 1972. I don't know how that "reputation" came about, but... 
Electronic repairman.
ML should be ready within a few minutes after power is applied. Check fuses on ML. (I've owned CLSz yrs. ago but don't recall if they had fuses ) check to make sure all high voltage leas are attached in the ML bases. Check fuses on amp (if any). M... 
The Hub: Futterman H3: Seen one lately?
I am curious which electrostat do you like better the KLH or the Quad?  
Soundlab speakers with sub woofers?
Hi just came across this post today. I am using janszen zA2.1 with a Sumo Delilah X-over (no EQ, internal switch set to use external x-over) and SoundLab A-3s and KLH Model Nines. The Nines are faster than A-3s and mesh extremely well with the sup... 
KLH 9 - new owner
I can send pictures and tips on rebuilding the power supply/step up transformer cans if interested, i just finished redoing mine today 
KLH 9 - new owner
Curious how did you make out with those NINES? 
KLH 9 - new owner
I recently saw David at his shop. I showed him the current available info by Dr. Close in rebuilding the Nines power supply cans. When i pointed out the differences in the Dr.Close schematic and what i saw in repairing mine, he saw there were majo...