Wilcott 400 watt tube mono block
While researching tube power amps today I came across Wolcott Audio, a California based audio manufacturer. The Wolcott P400 Reference tube amp is their biggest tube mono amplifier at 400 watts. The specifications look very good, and the features include Cardis gold plated RCA and XLR inputs, as well as a 14kt gold plated face plate or a brushed aluminum face plate. Price is stated as $13,338 per pair in Brushed Aluminum Trim, and $13,699 per pair in 14 Karat Gold Plated Trim.
A remarkable feature is the amplifier's built-in computer control system which digitally sets the bias on each of the eight output tubes for the same optimum level of plate current during the 3 minute warm-up period following turn-on, after which the system turns off, holds the bias levels in memory and then unmutes the amplifier for play. An LED, dedicated to each tube, indicates proper operation when lighted and when not, signifies a weak or defective tube. Due to automatic adjustment each time the amplifier is turned on, performance and tube life are maximized and bad tubes can be replaced without regard to matching, since matched tubes are not required.
Has anyone had any experience with Wolcott Audio tube power amplifiers?
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Dan
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Last edited by jdandy; 02-07-2011 at 11:24 PM.
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