Dreaming of a DIY 8W Class A amp designed by Nelson Pass?

I enjoy most of Erik’s threads, which often raise unusual topics that break the tedium of too many repetitive threads. It’s irrelevant whether the OP decides to build the kit. A good thread is like a large inflated ball that we used to see bouncing across the crowd top at outdoor rock concerts. No one worried about the motivation that put it there. If it comes to you just hit it and keep rolling.

BTW, there are better forums for DIY than Audiogon, and more than a little bias against DIY found here. But members with an interest usually find a way to contribute something worthwhile in that niche.

BTW, there are better forums for DIY than Audiogon,

True, but since DIYers invented HIFI I think it is healthy to do a little cross-pollenating. The more hands on audiophiles, the more helpful, friendly and useful the community becomes, whether or not they agree with me.

and more than a little bias against DIY found here.

Sadly also true, but if things get too electrifying, those posters usually find better forums. The lack of pictures in a post is actually something that keeps DIY stuff out of here too.

reading some of Mr. Squire’s postings that he has no love for anything Nelson Pass related so while reading the whole posting I was waiting for the bomb to drop in the attempt to destroy a piece of Pass equipment. Odd...

I am not tribal. Nelson Pass is an undeniable, enviable technical and professional success. As has been pointed out by others, he’s been a huge contributor to the DIY community for which he deserves nothing but praise.

I also have opinions about gear I like and gear I don’t like to listen to. That doesn’t make gear I don’t like bad gear, or Pass a bad person. I just may not like the sonic outcome.

You learn nothing however if you only ask people who agree with you what they like. By asking those who disagree with you to be specific in their experience and path you may learn something.

Above all, nothing makes me happier than learning about audiophiles who have found their final set of gear, regardless of whether I happen to be a fan boy of the brand.


Best,

Erik

mrdecibel
@erik_squires then why start this thread ?

As usual, this thread "had" an ulterior motive behind it, and the OP as usual has egg all over his face again, as those here are getting used to what he plays at.

Cheers George  

As should be clear from my previous post, my foray into DIY was super successful.  Any bias that people have is definitely misplaced.  I replaced a $4000 300b SET for $1200 and got better sound.  I would have bought an F4, but couldn't find one used.  So happy that I didn't.