Dennis Had Inspire Amps

[Breakdown7]

Originally Posted by FloridaBoy

The 6SL7 has more gain. I'm not sure if matched pairs are required.

I didn't realize they had more gain. Thanks for mentioning.

It's interesting Dennis is moving over to 6550's in the Universal mono blocks. In my PSE amp some of my favorite output tubes are NOS Winged C 6550's. It's too bad they are no longer making them in the Svetlana plant. The Tung-Sol 6550 looks promising. Never heard those. All this talk about Universal amps has me curious what they are about.

[FloridaBoy]

[QUOTE=rusmeloman;923413]Hi guys!
As a result, I traded "Inspire SET and LP-3a" on Leben CS600.

Well regarded but I'll likely never be able to hear one...unless you turn it way up on a cold clear night.

[Analog Addict]

Originally Posted by decooney

Analog Addict,
Thx for the update. During the visit, by chance did anyone happen to mention if other tubes (like KT150s) were reviewed in the newer Universal Monos?

Note: I’ve never had the luxury to hear 6550s in any of the Inspire amps.
Limited exposure other than KT150s in my Inspire Hot Rod Stereo amp.

We did not try KT 150s in either of the Universal offerings. Ask Straitwire if there are any lying around the shop and he could try them and report back....

[decooney]

Originally Posted by decooney

Analog Addict,
Thx for the update. During the visit, by chance did anyone happen to mention if other tubes (like KT150s) were reviewed in the newer Universal Monos?

Note: I’ve never had the luxury to hear 6550s in any of the Inspire amps.
Limited exposure other than KT150s in my Inspire Hot Rod Stereo amp.

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Originally Posted by Analog Addict

We did not try KT 150s in either of the Universal offerings. Ask Straitwire if there are any lying around the shop and he could try them and report back....

straightwire,
What say you?

[straitwire]

Hey decooney, I don’t think that Dennis has a quad of KT-150’s right now (I could be wrong). I want to hear the PSE mono’s with KT-150’s too!
Analog’s description of the PSE mono’s sound as BIG is spot on!

[Beatlebum]

Originally Posted by FloridaBoy

When you hear a good 45 amp you will be amazed. You'd never guess its 2 watts and the bass is excellent.

In anticipation of receiving my 45 SET, I'd love to hear from those in the know about the various 45 types and sonic impressions of said tubes.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and considerations.

[decooney]

Originally Posted by straitwire

Hey decooney, I don’t think that Dennis has a quad of KT-150’s right now (I could be wrong). I want to hear the PSE mono’s with KT-150’s too!
Analog’s description of the PSE mono’s sound as BIG is spot on!

Okay, good to know and it confirms my request is not foo far off the rails. From a parts/cost value standpoint, I can see how the 6550 tubes are the way to go. From my own curiosity perspective, and wanting to compare to the Inspire Hot Rod stereo amp, I really want to try it if Dennis is good with shipping me an amp with no tubes. Might not be an option. Thank You Mr. straightwire

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[FloridaBoy]

Originally Posted by Beatlebum

In anticipation of receiving my 45 SET, I'd love to hear from those in the know about the various 45 types and sonic impressions of said tubes.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and considerations.

Just get a pair of the EML solid plates and .

[Analog Addict]

Originally Posted by Beatlebum

In anticipation of receiving my 45 SET, I'd love to hear from those in the know about the various 45 types and sonic impressions of said tubes.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and considerations.

Personally I'm a big fan of globe 45s. But be prepared to spend some serious change on them....

I have been working on Dennis to use a set of the monoblock chassis to build a PSE 45. He has now said he would. Am waiting to see (and hear)

[decooney]

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