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| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Dazzlingmd,I just rechecked and Bobby recommends 17 tube watts minimum for the VSM's. What about a parallel SET that is still single ended but pumps out more watts? They are said to give up little of the SET magic but may give you the power you ne... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Lots of new posts on the Audionote Kit 1 build blog. Enjoy! | |
| Reference 3a speakers and tubes My De Capos loved my Manley Mahi's and I hope they'll love my Audio Note Kit 1 even more. :-) | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? Dazzlingmd-First of all, great moniker! ;-)Second, I'm in the process of building the kit right now. I wouldn't say that it requires great technical ability, per se. Mostly it takes a few good tools (needle-nose pliers, wire cutter, wire stripper ... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Jetrexpro,I haven't taken it to that level but I have been very, very careful to read the instructions several times before making anything permanent.In some ways, this is - so far, anyway - an easier kit to build than my Bottlehead Seduction phon... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Mikirob,Thanks a bunch for the nice words. The IEC power section is built, as is the hardwired part of the 300 B section. I am just now, at this very moment, sitting here about to embark on populating the PCB for the driver section -- currently sc... | |
| PX-25 tube amp with Merlin VSM speakers? FWIW, I took a long, hard look at that AA PX-25 amp the last time it was up for sale when I was working on my amp changes (ended up deciding to build an Audio Note Kit 1 300 B amp). The seller seems to have dropped his asking price $100 this time ... | |
| Bookshelfs budget is $ 2000. +1 the suggestion to get out and listen to as many speakers as you can. I know it's hard these days with the scarcity of brick and mortar dealers, but it's the best advice. Alternatively, try some of the directly marketed brands that give you an i... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Map,:-) | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Jetrexpro,Exactly. Right now I will have the better capacitors (Mundorf Gold/Silver/Oil rather than the stock Mundorf Supreme) and the addition of the three-input switch. That tapped out my budget this time around, but I do envision more upgrades ... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Jetexpro:Yes, a TON of fun! :-) | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Jwm,You have outed me, yes. :-)I am a (Reform) Rabbi, it's true. I've been into music forever and fascinated with audio gear since my college days. And building (and taking apart) things is my play therapy. :-) | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Started the build last night. Transformer unpack photos posted and initial chassis build pics to follow soon. | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Mikirob,Thank you! Transformers come today! :-D | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Thanks, Charles. The transformers should be fun to unpack; the box itself weighs close to 40 pounds! They are scheduled to arrive today. |