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    Join Date: Oct 2012

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    Default Firebottle OTP Phono Stage

    No not 'Steam Ship Firebottle' but a foray into solid state.

    Could well be the entry level into the Firebottle range Now known as the Firebottle OTP (Out The Park), thanks Bigbird.

    Please note this is only entry level on price, not on performance.
    Starts life as a donor far-eastern unit then has the Firebottle magic applied:



    It is quite small, the £10 note below in the picture is for scale.

    At present it is configured as an MC phono stage (ignore the fact that it says MM on the front), and plans are to turn it into a full phono/line preamp with volume control, input selector and MC/MM switching.

    This is a one box solution, mains input at the rear.
    Independent listening tests are to be carried out on Monday, but first impressions are really positive.

    See http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...ect-to-change-! for a review.

    OTP phono stage MC/MM switchable, 47K/100 ohm switchable, £200.
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    I thought at first you were selling it for £10!
    Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702

    Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2

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    The SS Firebottle maybe a contender to compete with this schitt!
    http://schiit.com/products/mani
    Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702

    Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebottle View Post
    No not 'Steam Ship Firebottle' but a foray into solid state.

    Could well be the entry level into the Firebottle range
    Starts life as a donor far-eastern unit then has the Firebottle magic applied:



    It is quite small, the £10 note below in the picture is for scale.

    At present it is configured as an MC phono stage (ignore the fact that it says MM on the front), and plans are to turn it into a full phono/line preamp with volume control, input selector and MC/MM switching.

    This is a one box solution, mains input at the rear.
    Independant listening tests are to be carried out on Monday, but first impressions are really positive.

    You have a sinister face lurking to the immediate left of your tenner!

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    Looking forward to giving this a run out. It will be tested thoroughly and a full write up will be provided.

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    haha pleasure ,this must mean I'm eligible for a discount as co namer?http://theartofsound.net/forum/image...es/biggrin.gif
    iv sent you a private message mate regarding the unit
    cheers
    karl
    CTC Classic 301 , SPH bearing and Hanze Hifi HAT CPS-2 all analogue power supply / Tenuto Mk2 mat / custom Panzerholz and Kewasinga articulating plinth / Track audio isolation feet / Reed tonearm / Audio Technica ART 9 / 2 box BigBottle mk3 phonostage with Clarity cap CMR and NOS Telefunkens valves / Croft 25R preamp with upgraded 12BH7A line stage and NOS 1956 RCA valves / Croft 7R monoblocks with NOS 56 RCA valves/ Dynaudio Contour 30i speakers / Spotfire interconnects and speaker cables / Merlin Scorpion mains block / Rhodium mains cables / Marantz CD DAC /

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    Are these in production and available to buy now ?.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yorkshireman View Post
    Are these in production and available to buy now ?.
    They are.

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    yes I've just ordered one
    CTC Classic 301 , SPH bearing and Hanze Hifi HAT CPS-2 all analogue power supply / Tenuto Mk2 mat / custom Panzerholz and Kewasinga articulating plinth / Track audio isolation feet / Reed tonearm / Audio Technica ART 9 / 2 box BigBottle mk3 phonostage with Clarity cap CMR and NOS Telefunkens valves / Croft 25R preamp with upgraded 12BH7A line stage and NOS 1956 RCA valves / Croft 7R monoblocks with NOS 56 RCA valves/ Dynaudio Contour 30i speakers / Spotfire interconnects and speaker cables / Merlin Scorpion mains block / Rhodium mains cables / Marantz CD DAC /

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yorkshireman View Post
    Are these in production and available to buy now ?.
    Review is here :

    http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=50407

    😀

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