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  • 04-29-2008 1:24 AM

    Nos Valves Stereo amp $1200 shipped

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    Not much response to the original ad prompted me to reprice. I need to sell this. Its also listed on Audiogon.

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  • 04-29-2008 11:32 AM In reply to

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    This is a great deal guys. I'll be suprised if it lasts very long on Agon. 

    "First off, I don't even consider myself a member of the general public. I know that my own requirements in a loudspeaker are those I've discussed. judging from what contact I have with the general public, though, I conclude that 99 percent of the general public doesn't even know what accuracy of reproduction is. My company is for the one percent composed of perfectionists who buy these expensive speakers." PWK

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  • 04-29-2008 1:08 PM In reply to

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    I too am shocked that this has not yet sold - if I did not already own the VRDs , I would have definitely paid the initial asking price of $1500.

    On your audiogon ad, you listed the specs of the monoblock VRDs - Someone correct me if I am wrong but I believe Allen S. had the same amp and stated that its was 15 Watts per channel less than the monoblock VRDs ( MonoBlock-VRDs = 60 watts and the StereoVRDs =45 watts)

    1) 1988 Klipschorn KBWO with ALK ES Xovers+Trachorn+JBL2404H with NOS Valves VRDs 2) 1983 Klipsch Cornwalls with NOS Valves Eico HF-85 with NOS Valves Eico HF-87

  • 04-29-2008 1:23 PM In reply to

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    I may well be wrong about the specs. I guess its best to contact Craig to be sure. I never actually used the amp, therefore could never tell if the power rating seemed accurate.
    Only simplicity is able to capture the complexities of music, while complex circuits will inevitably sound simple, predictable and, ultimately, boring.

    - Arthur Salvatore

  • 04-29-2008 1:58 PM In reply to

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    I believe Allan's was modified by Craig to use a different output tube and that is the reason for the difference. I could be wrong but that's what I seem to recall. I know Allan loved that amp and was sad to see it go. At $1200, I'm very tempted since we're close to purchasing our beach house and I'll need some gear for my "man cave." This is a hard deal to pass on.
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  • 04-29-2008 2:33 PM In reply to

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    Bump, indeed GaryWink

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  • 04-29-2008 3:53 PM In reply to

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    Get it Gary get it.

    1) 1988 Klipschorn KBWO with ALK ES Xovers+Trachorn+JBL2404H with NOS Valves VRDs 2) 1983 Klipsch Cornwalls with NOS Valves Eico HF-85 with NOS Valves Eico HF-87

  • 04-30-2008 1:59 PM In reply to

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    dkalsi:

    I too am shocked that this has not yet sold - if I did not already own the VRDs , I would have definitely paid the initial asking price of $1500.

    On your audiogon ad, you listed the specs of the monoblock VRDs - Someone correct me if I am wrong but I believe Allen S. had the same amp and stated that its was 15 Watts per channel less than the monoblock VRDs ( MonoBlock-VRDs = 60 watts and the StereoVRDs =45 watts)

       Yes, the mono blocks are rated at 60 wpc. The one I purchased from Allen uses 350B's with 5U4G rectifiers. With this tube compliment, it's rated at about 35 wpc. Using different tubes and/or different rectifiers will produce more/less watts. This stereo amplifier can accept a multitude of tubes just like the monoblocks. I have not touched Allen's 350B/5U4G tube compliment that came with this amp. While I am curious how other tubes might sound in this amplifier I am so happy with the results, I just can't bring myself to touch it. I use it with a Peach to drive RF-7's (4 ohm tap/ultra-linear) and I absolutely love it. And by the way, I paid quite a bit more than $1200.00 and it was worth every penny. $1200 is a steal.

    JM Peach - VRD-35ST - RF-7's DG'd

  • 05-01-2008 3:55 PM In reply to

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    bump for probably best bang for the buck tube amp - I just can't believe these have not yet sold.

    1) 1988 Klipschorn KBWO with ALK ES Xovers+Trachorn+JBL2404H with NOS Valves VRDs 2) 1983 Klipsch Cornwalls with NOS Valves Eico HF-85 with NOS Valves Eico HF-87

  • 05-01-2008 4:43 PM In reply to

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    dkalsi:

    bump for probably best bang for the buck tube amp - I just can't believe these have not yet sold.

     

    I wish I had the extra jingle. 

    "First off, I don't even consider myself a member of the general public. I know that my own requirements in a loudspeaker are those I've discussed. judging from what contact I have with the general public, though, I conclude that 99 percent of the general public doesn't even know what accuracy of reproduction is. My company is for the one percent composed of perfectionists who buy these expensive speakers." PWK

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  • 05-01-2008 9:41 PM In reply to

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    PM sent Dan. 

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  • 05-07-2008 8:44 PM In reply to

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    I'm not trying to trash anyone here, but buyer beware. 

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  • 05-07-2008 9:00 PM In reply to

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    I purchased this amp from Dan. I haven't received it yet, but he is keeping me informed. 

     

    Brian 

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  • 05-07-2008 9:09 PM In reply to

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    Nailbender:

    I purchased this amp from Dan. I haven't received it yet, but he is keeping me informed. 

     

    Brian 

     

    Great news. 

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  • 05-07-2008 9:31 PM In reply to

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    nu2toobs:

    Nailbender:

    I purchased this amp from Dan. I haven't received it yet, but he is keeping me informed. 

     

    Brian 

     

    Great news. 

    Nine posts on the forum...all trying to sell the amp. I feel so used.

    There comes a time when every man feels the urge to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and start slitting throats.
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