Icon Audio Stereo 20 PP

**Haselsh1** · 13-07-2011, 18:06

A very quick digital pic of the Stereo 20 PP now that it is up and running. I have removed the plastic fancy bit though as I am sure it will increase the life of the valves and I prefer a more conventional looking amp.

**colinB** · 13-07-2011, 18:49

Looks great. I would take of the perspex too.
I sent mine to icon audio for a tube upgrade and it came back sounding much better. They are also Jensen cap suppliers so another mod worth thinking about.

**Ali Tait** · 13-07-2011, 19:08

Better caps than Jensens around IMHO.

**colinB** · 13-07-2011, 20:02

They are pricey. So in terms of oil in paper whats worth looking at Ali?

**Haselsh1** · 13-07-2011, 21:52

Guys, I'm going to be looking at re-valving very soon so would be open to suggestions but I think I shall be looking at Philips valves ultimately. I also will be looking for a decent phono stage to do justice to a Project RPM4 that cost me 122 quid (yet another bargain had via ebay) so if anyone has any advice please let me know. I have my old Ortofon OM30 Super installed on that one so please, moving magnet only unless you know better.

At the moment I've just had an Acoustic Alchemy music session listening to 'Blue Chip' and although recorded nice and quiet, it sounded fantastic with a gorgeous recorded ambience so hopefully things can only get better from here on in.

If you have any thoughts, please let me know.

**Haselsh1** · 13-07-2011, 21:54

Originally Posted by Haselsh1

A very quick digital pic of the Stereo 20 PP now that it is up and running. I have removed the plastic fancy bit though as I am sure it will increase the life of the valves and I prefer a more conventional looking amp.

Don't ya just bloody love photography...? I do...!

**Ali Tait** · 13-07-2011, 21:55

Colin, Audio Note Coppers are good. Doesn't have to be PIO though. I've found SCR teflons very good indeed, though pricey. Clarity caps are very good and cheap too.

**Ali Tait** · 13-07-2011, 22:07

Originally Posted by Haselsh1

Guys, I'm going to be looking at re-valving very soon so would be open to suggestions but I think I shall be looking at Philips valves ultimately. I also will be looking for a decent phono stage to do justice to a Project RPM4 that cost me 122 quid (yet another bargain had via ebay) so if anyone has any advice please let me know. I have my old Ortofon OM30 Super installed on that one so please, moving magnet only unless you know better.

At the moment I've just had an Acoustic Alchemy music session listening to 'Blue Chip' and although recorded nice and quiet, it sounded fantastic with a gorgeous recorded ambience so hopefully things can only get better from here on in.

If you have any thoughts, please let me know.

The Philips from Langrex are good, I had some in my KEL.

These are meant to be good too-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Matched-quarte...item1e64f4cfb9

I have a pair of these in an EL84 SEP amp, and they are also very good-

http://www.hotroxuk.com/el84-n709-ge...n-14040-0.html

**Stratmangler** · 13-07-2011, 22:07

Originally Posted by Haselsh1

My next move is to buy a Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE to use with my Project RPM4/Ortofon OM30 Super combination. Does anyone have any experience with Graham Slee phono stages...?

I've been running the MkI version Gram Amp 2 SE for a long time now, and it's an excellent and dependable performer.

**Ali Tait** · 13-07-2011, 22:09

What's the front end valve Shaun?

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