New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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#496 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Ray P wrote: Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:18 pm Looking good Steve - is it done?
Yep, I think so. :)
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#497 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Cressy Snr wrote: Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:18 pm I took inspiration from Gordon Rankin’s Bugle 45 SET amplifier.
One of the nicest amps I've built :-)
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#498 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Yes it had something special
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#499 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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andrew Ivimey wrote: Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:39 am Yes it had something special
simon wrote: Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:41 pm One of the nicest amps I've built :-)
Yep.
The biggest regret I have is that I didn’t build a 45 amplifier, when you could still get them.
Oh well. No use whining about it now.
Onwards as they say.
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#500 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Cressy Snr wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:23 am
andrew Ivimey wrote: Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:39 am Yes it had something special
simon wrote: Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:41 pm One of the nicest amps I've built :-)
Yep.
The biggest regret I have is that I didn’t build a 45 amplifier, when you could still get them.
Oh well. No use whining about it now.
Onwards as they say.
It's not one of my regrets steve, the valves I've used over the years are better in my view,
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#501 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Cressy Snr wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:23 am
andrew Ivimey wrote: Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:39 am Yes it had something special
simon wrote: Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:41 pm One of the nicest amps I've built :-)
Yep.
The biggest regret I have is that I didn’t build a 45 amplifier, when you could still get them.
Oh well. No use whining about it now.
Onwards as they say.
I could probably lend indefinitely a pair Steve if you fancy a go with 45’s. Jonathan’s 45 on James speakers, one of best sounds I experienced. Loved it.
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#502 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Paul Barker wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:53 am I could probably lend indefinitely a pair Steve if you fancy a go with 45’s. Jonathan’s 45 on James speakers, one of best sounds I experienced. Loved it.
I may not get to it for a while, but that’s an offer too good to turn down. :)
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#503 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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And if you want no fuss in lighting the 45s up, get a pair of Andrew's VCCS boards. Getting some of the parts can be a bit tricky at times but if you're taking the long view, start now :)
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#504 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Your 2A3 amp was the equal of the best 45 amps that I have heard with the possible exception of Jonathan's. Both listening sessions were magical - transcending normal judgements and are burnt into my memory...

The Western Electric 4211 of Pauls was another transcendental experience...

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#505 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Yes agreed
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#506 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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izzy wizzy wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:05 pm And if you want no fuss in lighting the 45s up, get a pair of Andrew's VCCS boards. Getting some of the parts can be a bit tricky at times but if you're taking the long view, start now :)
Seconded, they really are good, I have a pair in my Masterpiece HPA and another pair in my 2P29L preamp.
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#507 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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45s arrived today!
That was quick Paul! :D
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#508 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Cressy Snr wrote: Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:48 am 45s arrived today!
That was quick Paul! :D
I'm looking forward to your build steve
And it's a credit to Paul to loan you them.

And just when you thought you where there with valve amps !
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#509 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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#510 Re: New SE With Triode Mode KT120/150

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Cressy Snr wrote: Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:48 am 45s arrived today!
That was quick Paul! :D
I didnt send those someone else.
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