Indeed some of the DIYers have really gone to town on the 'little bear' stage. If properly done (as it sounds like this one has been despite the looks!) they can really hold their own against some more exotic competition. Was this the one with all Mundorf Evo (white) caps by any chance?
I also have an EAR clone. Done the caps in that and put some proper tubes in and I'm more than happy with its performance.
Good find.
System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
- Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
- Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -
System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
- Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
- Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -