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[JoeE SP9]

Yes they are hideously expensive. That's why I'm going to try a Class D amp like Feanor built.

Feanor:
Have you changed your mind about it? Do you have any new revelations?

[Feanor]

Yes they are hideously expensive. That's why I'm going to try a Class D amp like Feanor built.

Feanor:
Have you changed your mind about it? Do you have any new revelations?

Joe, I'm still like the CDA SDS-258 a lot; I'm pretty certain that I'll keep them and flog my Monarchy SM-70 Pros.

But bear in mind that I'm a classical listener and an accuracy lover. This is where (for anything close to the $) the SDS is a huge winner. Clean, very transparent highs; lots of air throughout the range; solid bass throughout that range. Overall the most authentic instrument timbres that I've heard in my system. No s/s "nasties"; no harshness or glare (that isn't on the recording) and no grain.

This said, I doubt it's amp that is likely to appeal to hard-core tube lovers. Despite the CDA's assertion that they are "tube like", I don't feel there's a lot of the "warmth, body, and depth" as these terms are often attributed to tubes. (Personally I suspect that these tube qualities are largely artifacts, i.e. distortion, albeit pleasant ones.)

By the way, the Monarchys have some tube qualities, especially tube "body". They might be described as warm by some but I feel it is a matter of being a bit dark or recessed in the lower treble. However even before I got the CDA unit I was beginning to feel that I was missing something with the Monarchy -- I realized that it was the authenticity of timbre I'm getting with the new amp.

[poppachubby]

It's official!! My set of Psvane 12AX7's shipped out yesterday. I am thrilled about these and can't wait to get them. I ordered 5 for my EICO. 2 for the low gain, 2 for the high gain and 1 for the third stage. I think I may replace my rectifier tube also, but my Mullard does a nice job.

I made a deal with Grant Fidelity to review these. I'll post some pics when they arrive.

http://www.grantfidelity.com/site/Sh...T_Series_tubes

[poppachubby]

Hey fellas, my Shuguang Psvane 12AX7's have arrived. Talk about excitement!! I must discuss with Ian Grant about burn in as they recommend 100 hours. I will be reviewing them for AR. Boo ya!!!

[hifitommy]

how much?

[poppachubby]

how much?

http://grantfidelity.com/site/catalo...erence_tseries

[poppachubby]

OK, I have met the required burn in time...

...whoa!!

All 12AX7 users should really give these a thought for the next roll. The transparency is incredible. Simply put, I am having an absolute blast. Amazing value.

My P-Funk hasn't sounded this good...ever.

I've got a string attached to my thing, and if you pull my string, I can do my thing, underwater...suckas!

[frenchmon]

OK, I have met the required burn in time...

...whoa!!

All 12AX7 users should really give these a thought for the next roll. The transparency is incredible. Simply put, I am having an absolute blast. Amazing value.

My P-Funk hasn't sounded this good...ever.

I've got a string attached to my thing, and if you pull my string, I can do my thing, underwater...suckas!

"There once was a man from Peru. Who went to sleep in his canoe. He was dreaming of Venus, And took out his penis ,And woke up with a handfull of goo
Put your foot on the rock! OK bye!
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, aiii! "

My man...you got that one by the Funkadelics?

[woofersus]

Those are nice looking too. I'll have to try some in one of the melody amps i carry sometime.

[poppachubby]

Everybody funkin but they don't know how...Fool and the gang?

Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, snorting some THC
Along came a spider, sat down beside her and said...
"what's in the bag biatch?"
Laughin at ya!!

[frenchmon]

Everybody funkin but they don't know how...Fool and the gang?

Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, snorting some THC
Along came a spider, sat down beside her and said...
"what's in the bag biatch?"
Laughin at ya!!

lol...My Man!

[frenchmon]

Everybody funkin but they don't know how...should have saw the bull when he funked the cow....

Funkadelics....