Are these active or passive? In the classifieds?
Cheers,
Steve.
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an iron and a desoldering sucker and a pair of side snips and a hex key and screwdriver I think is all you need. Just make sure the electrolytics(pos down) and diodes are in right way.(should be marked) took about 1/2hr. I put some better feet on mine as well.
if your nervous you could get it done for you tho.
He does better russian valves too but also need soldering
Hi Steve
Actually, I'm not particularly in favour of valves or solid state, just that I rate the Karan as a poor amp musically (regardless of cost).
A "good" valve or ss will easily beat it in terms of musical enjoyment as far as I am concerned.
-- I should mention that the Karan owner is ecstatic with it! :scratch: :)
From recent experience I know that a good buffer can work wonders with some components, so it may well be the the MF unit is doing the biz in your system.
..... but I would still be tempted to try alternative amps!
My favourite amps?
-- I currently use a Wadia "PowerDAC" with excellent results.
I also have a Pass Labs X150, although I have to confess that I am considering selling that!
Amps from my past that I rate highly ....
ss -
Parasound Halo A21 - magnficent dynamic sweep, if ultimately (after 18 months of familiarity) just a little polite.
Krell KAV250a - a power house, rather forward in sound, but hugely in control and huge amounts of fun.
Philips 380 - vintage virtuosity
valve -
Icon MC368 BSE - KT90 valve amp. Sounds like an awesome solid state amp!
Graaf 5050. A long time ago now, so memory fades, but I really enjoyed it.
CR Developments Romulus - 6L6 midrange magic.
Viva 300p - 2x 300B per channel. Sublime.
Loads of others have passed through, but those come immediately to mind.
They're fully active Steve, mine not yet in classifieds because there is always the possibility that for some reason the deal does not work out, condition etc.
I am going to Berlin on Thur next, and it is costing towards £1K to do, but I am 80-90% sure I will purchase, and sure as hell these will be my last speakers.
Hi Stephen, with regards to speakers I have these for sale
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3323902157...84.m1555.l2648
I've messaged you too, let me know if they hold any interest for you. Cheers
Yes Stephen, £4k outside, £3.5k to anyone on here.
these are very special speakers
https://hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/112230-verity-audio/
they were used for some time in a room similar to yours 17x13 and worked well . they are very detailed with zero fatigue