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martian sunrise
02-01-2018, 11:11
As above, in excellent condition.

Since owning it has been back to the great man to be dual-monoed and checked. Has a high/low gain switch to aid use with passive/active preamps. There is a teeny scratch on the top of the amp, at the rear. Only spotted when taking the photos. Otherwise, as new.

Plenty to read about in the Firebottle trade section.

I am going back to my trusty Pioneer, due to parenthood and the conflict of a babe-in-arms and a pre amp with two volume switches...

A great value, transparent power amp for £450 - can post.

Any questions, fire away (!)
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martian sunrise
02-01-2018, 11:13
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martian sunrise
02-01-2018, 11:16
oops - they are massive...
walpurgis
02-01-2018, 11:21
oops - they are massive...

Said the Bishop to the actress! :)

Actually, the photos are just right. The bigger the better.
mikeyb
02-01-2018, 14:57
I've tried the demo version of this amp and it's excellent, ran my then TQ Claymore integrated very close.
Bigman80
02-01-2018, 15:03
I've tried the demo version of this amp and it's excellent, ran my then TQ Claymore integrated very close.Was it the Dual Mono or the AIR, Mikey?

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mikeyb
02-01-2018, 15:05
Was it the Dual Mono or the AIR, Mikey?

Sent from my EVA-L09 using TapatalkI think it was the Air, didn't know there were two versions [emoji23]
Bigman80
02-01-2018, 15:24
I think it was the Air, didn't know there were two versions [emoji23][emoji23]

The AIR can be converted into a Dual Mono which is very beneficial. This was a fairly recent discovery after Alan decided to sell his Monoblocks to me and then made a Dual mono from an AIR he still had.

They are very very good and possibly as good as The Monoblocks but no side by side has been done.

This is a very good price for a very very good amp. An astute purchase for someone.

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jandl100
02-01-2018, 17:30
Yes, please, if it's still available.
PM on its way.
Lawrence001
02-01-2018, 18:41
What's done to make it dual mono, second transformer and power supply?
martian sunrise
02-01-2018, 20:43
Sold!
Bigman80
02-01-2018, 20:44
I'll be really interested in you thoughts on this Jerry.

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simon e
02-01-2018, 20:59
Same here and very glad Jerry brought this before my will power failed.

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jandl100
02-01-2018, 21:44
I'll be really interested in you thoughts on this Jerry.


Me, too. :)
Shadow Moses
03-01-2018, 12:57
[emoji23]

The AIR can be converted into a Dual Mono which is very beneficial. This was a fairly recent discovery after Alan decided to sell his Monoblocks to me and then made a Dual mono from an AIR he still had.

They are very very good and possibly as good as The Monoblocks but no side by side has been done.

This is a very good price for a very very good amp. An astute purchase for someone.

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Is there much difference sq wise with the Air being Duel Mono?
I have the Air, not sure if it's the Duel Mono version or not.
Bigman80
03-01-2018, 13:38
Is there much difference sq wise with the Air being Duel Mono?
I have the Air, not sure if it's the Duel Mono version or not.It wasn't night and day when we tested it but the Dual mono did seem to have the edge in adhesion and coherence. More control and resolution improved BUT it largely depends on the surrounding kit and the Valves in the unit itself. I think the best thing to do is have a chat with Alan about his thoughts on whether a Dual Mono conversion is worth it for you.

I'd also ensure upgrading the Valves happened too. I have PC88 Telefunkens in my Monoblocks which sound divine. I also know that the valve type is different in the Dual mono so that would be my priority.

It may be worth getting Alan to convert it to Dual Monos with PC88 NOS Telefunkens (£30 per pair) and see what you think.

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martian sunrise
03-01-2018, 14:37
I thought the channel separation and detail was def improved, but my ears are painted on...
Bigman80
03-01-2018, 14:39
I thought the channel separation and detail was def improved, but my ears are painted on...No, you're quite right. It generally improves the entire sound but quantification of such improvement is difficult to relay. I can't imagine it'll cost a fortune to have it modded.

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Shadow Moses
03-01-2018, 15:52
It wasn't night and day when we tested it but the Dual mono did seem to have the edge in adhesion and coherence. More control and resolution improved BUT it largely depends on the surrounding kit and the Valves in the unit itself. I think the best thing to do is have a chat with Alan about his thoughts on whether a Dual Mono conversion is worth it for you.

I'd also ensure upgrading the Valves happened too. I have PC88 Telefunkens in my Monoblocks which sound divine. I also know that the valve type is different in the Dual mono so that would be my priority.

It may be worth getting Alan to convert it to Dual Monos with PC88 NOS Telefunkens (£30 per pair) and see what you think.

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Thanks for the advice Oliver appreciate it
Bigman80
03-01-2018, 16:13
Thanks for the advice Oliver appreciate itNo worries!

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martian sunrise
03-01-2018, 16:41
I'd send it to alan if I was you. it's not expensive - and lord knows, you don't want to be the ginger kid at the school dance, sitting there on your own with the firebottle air, when everyone else has the dual mono version...
Bigman80
03-01-2018, 17:18
I'd send it to alan if I was you. it's not expensive - and lord knows, you don't want to be the ginger kid at the school dance, sitting there on your own with the firebottle air, when everyone else has the dual mono version...[emoji23][emoji23]

I'm not sure how many would have been converted. The AIR wasn't originally Dual Mono so if you havent sent it back, it won't be a Dual.

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Shadow Moses
03-01-2018, 17:24
I'd send it to alan if I was you. it's not expensive - and lord knows, you don't want to be the ginger kid at the school dance, sitting there on your own with the firebottle air, when everyone else has the dual mono version...

Will do..... how you know I was ginger lol
martian sunrise
03-01-2018, 18:00
Me too! (Vidal Sassoon call it ‘Martian Sunrise’)