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Post by TheMooN on Apr 14, 2016 12:14:56 GMT
I have a pair and a spare of these exceptionally 'musical' Armstrong A10 MKII amplifiers circa 1957, Quality Partridge OPT's Woden mains and a Ted Rule 12watts circuit from a pair of EL34's produce an Hybrid almost EL84/EL34 presentation,  free photo upload |
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 14, 2016 13:01:26 GMT
Those are rather fab looking things
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Post by jandl100 on Apr 15, 2016 14:37:02 GMT
My latest amp. A bit of a powerhouse.  A Champ One, made by Belgian pro company APart as their first amp aimed at the audiophile market. 300wpc into 8 ohms. Look at the way the faceplate fits into the side heatsinks!  Beautifully done. It sounds very good. Needs judicious matching with speaker cables - good with XLO but a tad dry in the treble with Townshend. |
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Post by roy on Apr 20, 2016 23:25:44 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Apr 21, 2016 5:35:21 GMT
jandl100 that looks interesting, Jerry. I've never heard of that company. Any idea of the technology inside? roy which NVA amps are those?
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Post by roy on Apr 21, 2016 9:30:26 GMT
A40s Martin.
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 21, 2016 9:37:20 GMT
I like that chunky looking passive pre ...
How do you find the A40s compared to your Quads?
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Post by roy on Apr 21, 2016 9:57:56 GMT
I like that chunky looking passive pre ... How do you find the A40s compared to your Quads? Only had the A40s for a couple of days so still experimenting but they compare very favourably with my Quads. You really wouldn't think they were only 40 watts, they're very capable units. The pre is by Hifi Hangar, got a used one off the bay for a good price. |
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Post by Sovereign on Apr 21, 2016 13:53:26 GMT
Very smart looking system Roy, great amps. |
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Post by richb on Apr 21, 2016 15:02:33 GMT
Pleased to see them amps doing the business in their new home Roy.
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Post by roy on Apr 21, 2016 16:58:21 GMT
Very smart looking system Roy, great amps. Thanks. They're sounding really good Rich, I'm very happy with them. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 19:17:56 GMT
Is that a Hifi Hangar pot I see, Roy? Do you know anythg about the pot they use? A mate is tempted to try one.
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Post by roy on Apr 21, 2016 19:43:45 GMT
Is that a Hifi Hangar pot I see, Roy? Do you know anythg about the pot they use? A mate is tempted to try one. It is & I was just looking for a reasonably priced passive pre to go with the A40s when this came up on ebay. Found a review - www.hifihangar.co.uk/hifi-choice-review.html (I assume they use the same pot in the 2 input version which is the one I've got) |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 20:16:36 GMT
Thanks, Roy. I had no idea it had been reviewed. I'll pass the info on. I'm guessing my mate will be looking for something more like 48 steps but you never know.
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Post by southall1998 on Apr 21, 2016 22:12:47 GMT
Musical Fidelity A1. S.   |
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Post by pre65 on Apr 21, 2016 22:18:43 GMT
Musical Fidelity more like ! 
I believe the top (heatsink) gets so hot it can toast bread. 
I aspired to one many years ago, but so far I've not even heard one, but they were supposed to sound good.
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Post by ChrisB on Apr 21, 2016 22:31:12 GMT
What are you using for speakers with the A1 Shane?
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Post by southall1998 on Apr 21, 2016 22:38:29 GMT
What are you using for speakers with the A1 Shane? Was using a pair of ''1985 vintage'' Linn Kans, Chris. But unfortunately they had to be returned. (Tweeter problem) Just awaiting for my refund, and now currently looking out for another pair. S. |
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Post by Chris on Apr 22, 2016 4:47:10 GMT
Keep an eye out for the Sony SS176 - they seem to partner well with MF gear. Had my eye on a B200 for a while - nice amps.
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Post by orbscure on Apr 23, 2016 14:36:50 GMT
...hot on the heels of my CDP post, here is my amp journey: AR Cambridge A60 Marantz PM-66se Quad 306 & Quad 34 Quad 306 & NVA P90sa Quad 306 & Croft Micro 25 Basic Quad 406 & Croft Micro 25 Basic Monarchy Audio SM70pro & Croft Micro 25 Basic Monarchy Audio SM70pro & Icon Audio Passive R Monarchy Audio SM70pro & Densen DM20 Monarchy Audio SM70Pro & NVA P50sa NVA A40 MK.II monoblocks & NVA P50sa Restek MAMP monoblocks & NVA P50sa Audio Note P-Zero mono blocks & Audio Note M-Zero ..and this is where I am today, using an Audio Note Oto se  Pete |
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Beautifully done.
