Hmmm....I have a N.E.W. A-20 that I bought on Audiogon shortly after buying (and loving it)I emailed Nelson Pass and asked him about the rumors did he or didn't he design it. Since he seems a modest man with a good sense of humor he simply said he was familiar with the product. Anyway I had mine re-capped and..all I can say is Wow. Yes the they are great amplifiers and for the price I paid for mine a bargain for sure.
Seeking info N.E.W. Nirvana Electronic Works A20
I've got a N.E.W. A20 which I bought used. (or is it A20.1 ; I don't know)
I'm seeking info on the company, the amp, etc. Please post any info you've got.
I've heard the N.E.W. A20 was copied off the schematic of the First Watt Aleph J when that schematic was posted (Was it posted on Pass D.I.Y.? I can't find it there....)
Apparently the reason the N.E.W. company isn't around any more has something to do with the fact they were using the schematics provided to the D.I.Y. community to build a commercial product. That IS bad karma for sure, if true.
I'm using the amp to power the ribbon tweeters in my tri-amped Magnepan MG 3.6 speakers and it sounds real nice in that capacity.
I've read the amps were manufactured by Cary for N.E.W. I've also read that Cary will service them. I am trying to find out if this is true, maybe Cary will reply....
PLEASE- ANY info you have would be useful.
I'm seeking info on the company, the amp, etc. Please post any info you've got.
I've heard the N.E.W. A20 was copied off the schematic of the First Watt Aleph J when that schematic was posted (Was it posted on Pass D.I.Y.? I can't find it there....)
Apparently the reason the N.E.W. company isn't around any more has something to do with the fact they were using the schematics provided to the D.I.Y. community to build a commercial product. That IS bad karma for sure, if true.
I'm using the amp to power the ribbon tweeters in my tri-amped Magnepan MG 3.6 speakers and it sounds real nice in that capacity.
I've read the amps were manufactured by Cary for N.E.W. I've also read that Cary will service them. I am trying to find out if this is true, maybe Cary will reply....
PLEASE- ANY info you have would be useful.
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Milosz. The A 20 was designed by Nelson who always wanted to design a small Class A amp. He didn't feel it was commercially viable so he entered into the partnership with Ted Bennett and Mitch Friedman. No bad karma. In fact the opposite. The NEW products were amazing valuers for the $$$. You don't listen to shiny metal knobs and blocks of sculpted metal. The DC amps were revolutionary for there time!!. |
Looking at this old thread after a long time.... Thanks for all the info. Interesting to know that Mr. Pass was actually involved with the company so this is not an unauthorized commercialization of a design he generously gave to the DIY community. That's good to know. My NEW 20.1 has been in daily use since I bought it in 2009.... so it's going on 9 trouble-free years now. Great little product and was a bargain on the used market. |
Interesting to know that Mr. Pass was actually involved with the company so this is not an unauthorized commercialization of a design he generously gave to the DIY community.http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/6786-dca-33-amp.html |
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