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  1. 13-09-2015, 15:52 #1
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    You know, I have never been truly happy with any form of amplification and have changed my mind countless times since 1997 when I bought my first valve power amplifier, but recently, after three years of transistors albeit with a valve pre, I am now seriously considering an Icon Audio 6AS7 triode integrated amplifier for the remainder of my hi-fi and music days. I am seriously hoping that this will happen before Christmas of this year so that I may enjoy those gorgeous blue electron clouds over the winter months and so that I can hear the sounds of Mr Knopfler via a beautiful liquid midrange that this amplifier will give. My current Croft Micro 25 Basic will be used purely as a phono stage for use with a forthcoming Ortofon 2M Silver and that, as they say, will be that, for quite a while.
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    Top man , can't better a good valve setup
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    Shaun, you've expressed an interest in my new power amp so I would be very happy for you to trial it with no obligation.
    As you have said you aren't in a huge rush that suits the situation well.

    Macca has also said he is interested so once I have one built I will get it over to the UK for trials
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    Aye, count me in Alan please.
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    Guys, to be totally honest, I haven't a f+++ing clue what I shall do next but because of that I shall do nothing until the end of the year. I do know that my amplification will change because my current power amps are now over twenty years old and I don't trust them. I am always extremely grateful to people who offer me sincerity and so with that in mind, I am truly looking forward to my hi-fi future.
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    Aye, you can't beat a good glowy valve amp.

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    Very nice, Would love to hear that sometime, Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveTheShadow View Post
    Aye, you can't beat a good glowy valve amp.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Haselsh1 View Post
    Guys, to be totally honest, I haven't a f+++ing clue what I shall do next but because of that I shall do nothing until the end of the year. I do know that my amplification will change because my current power amps are now over twenty years old and I don't trust them. I am always extremely grateful to people who offer me sincerity and so with that in mind, I am truly looking forward to my hi-fi future.
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