Dennis Had Inspire Amps

[FloridaBoy]

Originally Posted by Analog Addict

Essentially yes. The 45 PSA amp has the best driver control I've heard in a true triode amp. However, one must remember it is still a 3.5 WPC amp.....

The Korneff amp with EML solid plate 45's I had driving PHY-HP KM30 SAG's (98db) had outstanding bass. The little 6L6GA's are close but 45's are better.

[FloridaBoy]

Originally Posted by Musica Amantem

I just can't help it. I had asked if something like this would be considered down the road and there you go ... I think in paper it is the best of both worlds, but I'm still very happy with my setup, as I really don't need more dynamics or power to enjoy my jazz in SET/Triode with, say, KT-77's ... unless I listen to it and discover otherwise. OTOH, the irony of the IIPS is you need to go close to clipping to enjoy its advantages while the PSE already offers plenty more power. I believe the IIPS would be more useful to someone running SEP or SET and too large a room or less sensitive speakers, neither of which apply in my case.

I'm going to take my gear back to my friend's house and run it through his Volti/Belle Klipsch with the 6L6GA's. The last trip there I only brought Pope 6V6's. I would rather have more efficient speakers than another amp.

[FloridaBoy]

The Sylvania 6L6GAY's arrived from France. True NOS/NIB. I offered 160 euros for a quad and the seller accepted. He still has one quad and a pair listed. If you like 6V6G ST's these will put a big on your face. Use a 80/5Y3 rectifie

[Musica Amantem]

Originally Posted by FloridaBoy

I'm going to take my gear back to my friend's house and run it through his Volti/Belle Klipsch with the 6L6GA's. The last trip there I only brought Pope 6V6's. I would rather have more efficient speakers than another amp.

Beware of speaker designs with too much horn emphasis (sensitivities way beyond 100 dB's) which run the risk of excessive coloration and a proneness to stridency in the upper registers. Extremes are always risky. Audition your friend's 104 dBs speakers, which may prove an exception, but look out for those distortions in challenging passages before deciding. Just my thoughts.

[Analog Addict]

Originally Posted by Musica Amantem

Beware of speaker designs with too much horn emphasis (sensitivities way beyond 100 dB's) which run the risk of excessive coloration and a proneness to stridency in the upper registers. Extremes are always risky. Just my thoughts.

That's the usual thinking and in many cases it's true. However, at least in my 1950's vintage large format Altec system, not at all true. There's really only one way to tell, and that's let your ears do the walking....

[FloridaBoy]

QUOTE=Musica Amantem;845885]Beware of speaker designs with too much horn emphasis (sensitivities way beyond 100 dB's) which run the risk of excessive coloration and a proneness to stridency in the upper registers. Extremes are always risky. Just my thoughts.[/QUOTE]

Hearing is believing. I heard the Volti's. I believe. The internet is full of B.S. including mine. It's a shame that we all don't live close to each other. I would like for you, all of you, to hear my humble rig. We have been at this endeavor many years and I can now say that I have an excellent 'budget system'. The Shindo Cortese, Monbrisson, and 47 Labs Flatfish CD player, all bought used, driving PHY-HP's was the best I ever heard. I woke up one day and decided that $30K retail was more than I wanted to have in a stereo. Cost me $500 to enjoy for 2 years. Worth every penny. I am done. Thank you Dennis.

After the copper V-Caps settle in I have another capacitor idea for you for the pre amp.

[Musica Amantem]

AA and FB:

I guess what I'm saying is, yes, there are fine exceptions, but in general those are the trade-offs when going too high in sensitivity through the use of horn designs.

[Musica Amantem]

FloridaBoy: After the copper V-Caps settle in I have another capacitor idea for you for the pre amp.

I'm sure you have . Lemme try those other mods first ... I'm also committed to my current gear for the remaining of my alert existence!

[FloridaBoy]

Originally Posted by Analog Addict

That's the usual thinking and in many cases it's true. However, at least in my 1950's vintage large format Altec system, not at all true. There's really only one way to tell, and that's let your ears do the walking....

+ 1 on that. For flea power horns rule.

[FloridaBoy]

Originally Posted by Musica Amantem

FloridaBoy: After the copper V-Caps settle in I have another capacitor idea for you for the pre amp.

I'm sure you have . Lemme try those other mods first ... I'm also committed to my current gear for the remaining of my alert existence!

I ought to be committed too but I keep moving so I'm hard to find.