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I remember reading about 'pseudo triodes' as Steve calls them on the Decware forum at some point. I actually had one of his SE34I back in the days but unfortunately it wasn't a very good match with the speakers I had at the time. The first iteration was only rated at 3.4 watts per channel after all...
I've never heard a 2a3 or 45 amplifier either and the LM 210ia was my first exposure to 300b. I was lucky to have it playing in my system for 2 days and I really liked it. I am anxious to hear what a 45 sounds like and hopefully it connects with me. Apparently 2a3 tubes are magical with female vocals but can sound a little thin, which could potentially be adressed with a PSE design I would imagine. KT77s have me intrigued as well and I can't wait to hear them in a triode strapped Inspire, PSE or not. Just like you, the amplifier is going to be hi-passed so the last octave isn't really a priority. All I need to be a happy camper is some sweet mids with nice texture, decent sized soundstage and pin-point 3D imaging... I'm not asking for too much, am I? What's high on the priority list is to be able to enjoy my system for late night listening sessions and to really feel like the main vocalist or solo instrument is there in the room with me, floating in between the speakers just a few feet away, trying to seduce me in a very believable manner I get the impression that we have similar tastes and appreciate your contribution to the forum. Cheers, David Quote:
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david45 wrote: "What's high on the priority list is to be able to enjoy my system for late night listening sessions and to really feel like the main vocalist or solo instrument is there in the room with me, floating in between the speakers just a few feet away, trying to seduce me in a very believable manner
I get the impression that we have similar tastes and appreciate your contribution to the forum." That sounds exactly as my cup of tea ... Agreed, and thanks for the kind words. |
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Could anybody give me the dimensions of the PSE chassis as well as the lp-27a/lp-3 preamp?
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The LP-3a/LP-27a chassis is 10" wide by 8" deep
The PSE chassis is 8" wide by 17" deep The prototype PSE chassis with 0A3 regulation is the same size but turned sideways so it is 17" wide and 8" deep |
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Serge.......Seems no one here has time for your inquiry so I will try to help. Dennis Had sells his hand built amplifiers on eBay under the user name radioman731. You can contact him through his eBay account. You can also find Dennis Had Inspire amplifiers at moon-audio.com. Occasionally you can find Dennis Had Inspire amps and preamps on Audiogon. There may be other places to purchase Dennis Had amplifiers. Perhaps someone in this forum can add some insight.
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Thanks for the information Tony! Hope you're enjoying that gorgeous amp and its 6CA7s
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I have Dennis to thank for this amazing amplifier as well as the 6CA7's. I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of all this. |
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Lost my much appreciated Sophia Electric 274B Mesh Plate on Saturday. It just did not lit up again . Currently using my go-to rectifier for the KT-88's with my KT-77's, and the sound is not quite the same. Unfortunately, the 274B was my go-to rectifier with 6L6, 350B and KT-77. I believe I used the 274B moderately, so it is not a lasting alternative, especially for the price. I'm wondering if there are any suggestions to replace it, which may be more reliable/lasting as well as good sounding.
I've been considering the Tube Store's Preferred Series 274B / 5U4G (at one fourth the price). Another alternative would be the Psvane 274B-TII, at about the same price of the SE. Finally, a less likely good candidate, Valve Art's 274B (at a ridiculously low price). In all these, I would be missing the 'Mesh Plate' construction which is supposed to be better sounding? I also wonder if there are other spec rectifiers people have found to create synergy with our Inspire amps. Tough questions, I know ... Thanks for any feedback. Edit: Just found this other Psvane alternative: https://www.amazon.com/PSVANE-274B-R.../dp/B00MTFH6J2, black rigid plate, no TII upgraded version, but more affortable at USD 95.00 Last edited by Musica Amantem; 10-23-2017 at 12:37 PM. |
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