2) VTA ST-120 WIRED and TESTED amp with a complete tube set with Sovtek 6550 output tubes > $1600 + shipping.
3) WIRED PAIR OF M-125 amps with ALL TUBES $2895 + shipping
The proverbial no-brainer!
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Perhaps with some green added to balance it out ? =]pichacker wrote:In the other post the yellow chassis is not for me. Who wants a custard coloured amplifier??
Any random choosen ecc82/12au7 ( or any tube) is unequal to any other. That is whyRoy wrote:Are the triode pairs in a single 12AU7's not closely matched enough for the task of accurate phase inversion in their mind and is this why they are using two - or is there another benefit I am missing?
Roy wrote:Are the triode pairs in a single 12AU7's not closely matched enough for the task of accurate phase inversion in their mind and is this why they are using two - or is there another benefit I am missing?
You don't need matched ecc82 in the vta70/120 amp, it uses CCA and feeedback. Working tubesRoy wrote:Thnx Peterh and W. That got me to reading about some interesting things.
I see one dutch reseller of tubes having balanced versions of the 12au7 on sale for a few € more.
Well if nothing élse breaks this month, the next might see 45 pounds of puzzle heading our way =]
But to not let this thread stray too much lol - yes, this st70 reboot has some interesting sides to it but being most of the way to a decent mc275 mk VI in price, and over some other offerings like those from Cayin with more power and more features - I wish them the best but it just does not scream buy me at me.. The presentation also to me looks more at home in a studio than in a livingroom.
Johnny2Bad wrote:I can't comment about the sonics of the Radial / Dynaco amp, but I do know Radial Engineering as a company quite well...
PeterCapo wrote:Johnny2Bad wrote:I can't comment about the sonics of the Radial / Dynaco amp, but I do know Radial Engineering as a company quite well...
In what capacity? Customer? Business associate? Something else?
Just curious...
PeterCapo wrote:The point is well-taken, and I’d be willing to give the benefit of any doubt to the Radial Stereo 70, meaning I am sure it is a quality product. Fact still is, however, that Bob’s, Kevin’s and Frank’s Stereo 70s are about, what, half the price or less. I am skeptical that the Radial Stereo 70 would sound so much better as to justify the higher price, if it sounds "better" at all (again, I’m skeptical).
Perhaps the new Radial Stereo 70 would appeal more to a non-DIY, "boutique" crowd who might neither be aware of nor understand the other choices. In any case, if people want to spend $3,000 on it, it’s their decision. For me, I can spend some money on this stuff, but I’m not Jed Clampett or Thurston Howell. I’d rather pocket the savings and use it on something else.
Johnny2Bad wrote:PeterCapo wrote:The point is well-taken, and I’d be willing to give the benefit of any doubt to the Radial Stereo 70, meaning I am sure it is a quality product. Fact still is, however, that Bob’s, Kevin’s and Frank’s Stereo 70s are about, what, half the price or less. I am skeptical that the Radial Stereo 70 would sound so much better as to justify the higher price, if it sounds "better" at all (again, I’m skeptical).
Perhaps the new Radial Stereo 70 would appeal more to a non-DIY, "boutique" crowd who might neither be aware of nor understand the other choices. In any case, if people want to spend $3,000 on it, it’s their decision. For me, I can spend some money on this stuff, but I’m not Jed Clampett or Thurston Howell. I’d rather pocket the savings and use it on something else.
Yes, and I don't think it's necessary to remind members of this forum one more time what options there are for original ST-70 and other Dynaco product.
It's an Apples-to-Oranges comparison in any case; the Radial product is a fully assembled retail packaged retail dealer network market amplifier. I fail to see any likelihood of direct competition.
Finally, although it's extremely common, I never understand why people complain about prices for products they have no intention of buying. It is both preaching to the converted, which is always pointless and never changes outcomes, and speaking to an audience that doesn't exist, as those who would consider such a purchase aren't among those such comments are likely to reach. I do understand the sentiment, but the effort is wasted.
PeterCapo wrote:
I must beg to differ. As an open forum, anyone can share their personal views, even if similar views have already been expressed by others. Having been around for a while in this and other forums, this seems to me neither uncommon nor inappropriate.
And, at the risk of issuing another reminder, direct comparison [as you mention] with the Radial Stereo 70 is certainly appropriate because Bob’s, Kevin’s and Frank’s Stereo 70s are also available fully assembled with plenty of support available from them and from experienced attenders of forums, most of which are very happy customers.
Finally, how can anyone reliably predict what anyone else may wish to purchase, or who might be in the audience? My observation has been that there are regular attenders here, and in other forums, who are willing to consider adding to their stables. Over time, it has also become clear enough to me that many others visit forums to look for advice from experience, and those with experience are willing to help.
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