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    Default Firebottle AIR hybrid Power Amplifier

    Details without thread crap.



    Combining the best of valve (tube) and solid state technologies, the AIR utilises a regulated high tension supply powering the super linear triode gain stage. This drives a high power low impedance MOSFET output stage within a zero feedback circuit.
    This results in very low distortion and a natural and transparent sound.



    Specifications:
    Valve line-up: PCC85 (7ES8) double triode. There is no substitute.
    Supply voltage: 240V AC.
    Input impedance: 68K ohm. Input sensitivity: 0.71 volt rms for full output.
    Output power: 90 watts per channel rms into 8 ohms at rated supply voltage.

    Introductory price: £550

    Some testimonials of the AIR:

    * It does this thing of plugging the music directly into your head, it carries a tune really well and lets you hear the "point" of the song.
    * Its a very "organised" sounding amp, but not in an artificial way.
    * Music is naturally spread out, everything in its right place.
    * Its noticably quite detailed sounding too, but not at the expense of overall flow of the music.
    * Midrange is particularly good as well, very open and transparent.


    'I thought detailing and channel separation were particularly good, as was the sense that this was an amp on the smooth side, but in a good way - no loss of detail, but easy to listen to all day.'


    'The AIR has a really transparent sound to it. There is good separation between instruments, imaging and soundstage are really good, with instruments appearing to come from way beyond the speakers.'
    I love Hendrix for so many reasons. He was so much more than just a blues guitarist - he played damn well any kind of guitar he wanted. In fact I'm not sure if he even played the guitar - he played music. - Stevie Ray Vaughan

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    Default Firebottle AIR hybrid Power Amplifier

    I loved this and the Firebottle KIN yesterday. Beautiful sound and clarity.

    Rodrigo y Gabriella sounded particularly clean and airy.

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    Yes, a great sounding amp, and a bargain at the introductory price.
    Kevin

    Too busy enjoying the music....

    European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..

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    Is that a volume control on the front?
    ABD.

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    It's an input mute switch. A passive can be fitted as required, also white, blue or red for the power switch illumination.
    I love Hendrix for so many reasons. He was so much more than just a blues guitarist - he played damn well any kind of guitar he wanted. In fact I'm not sure if he even played the guitar - he played music. - Stevie Ray Vaughan

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    Good amp this, bargain at the price.
    “Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”

    Hunter S Thompson

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebottle View Post
    It's an input mute switch.
    Ah, OK. That makes more sense, at least to me.
    ABD.

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    I've had a couple of feedback comments that the AIR can lack a little depth in the soundstage when compared to other quality gear.

    I think I have now found where it was hiding
    I've done a little modification, but as ever there is no free lunch so the gain is reduced a little.
    I love Hendrix for so many reasons. He was so much more than just a blues guitarist - he played damn well any kind of guitar he wanted. In fact I'm not sure if he even played the guitar - he played music. - Stevie Ray Vaughan

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    Does that mean I have get it back again?
    ABD.

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    This is with another unit I have, it's not the loan unit

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