Not yet. I opened it originally to check bias because the instructions didn't provide a meter reading-to-bias current description, at least not in English. I opened it a second time to add a couple of bypass capacitors because I've come to the conclusion that electrolytic capacitors and diode switching is responsible for much of what we call electronic/solid state sound. I was afraid to use my meter to check voltages because it's not rated for the 1000 volts 845 tubes usually run at. (Of course I could have checked filament voltage, but I forgot.) I've since removed my head from my butt and remembered that I could measure voltage drops across various components to deduce the rail voltages, but I haven't opened it again yet, too busy listening to music and shaking my head that I own something this cool. The only problem with this amp is the rectifier tube arcs on startup with some of the different 12AX7 tubes I've tried. It looks like the input stage and possibly the 300B drivers are tube rectified, while the 845s are rectified via solid state diode strings. I think the first capacitor following the rectifier is too large, but the power supply components are on a circuit board and it requires a bit of effort to get to the solder side to see "what's doin". I'll check soon.
Warning: China-Hifi-Audio.com
I just wanted to pass along some concerns with this dealer.
I ordered a tube amp a couple weeks ago that was shown in stock (actually listed as a discounted customer return). and after 8 days of waiting for a shipping notification I asked about the status and was told it was delayed because the owner had to verify his UPS account. ??? They listed DHL Fedex and UPS as shipping services with 3 - 7 day delivery time for the $595 shipping charge I paid.
Since that response I have asked several times to cancel the order and even thru Paypal communications but am now being ignored. No refund and no shipment. So now it is in Paypal claim and I will be waiting many more days to see a refund.
Very disappointing experience with this dealer.
I ordered a tube amp a couple weeks ago that was shown in stock (actually listed as a discounted customer return). and after 8 days of waiting for a shipping notification I asked about the status and was told it was delayed because the owner had to verify his UPS account. ??? They listed DHL Fedex and UPS as shipping services with 3 - 7 day delivery time for the $595 shipping charge I paid.
Since that response I have asked several times to cancel the order and even thru Paypal communications but am now being ignored. No refund and no shipment. So now it is in Paypal claim and I will be waiting many more days to see a refund.
Very disappointing experience with this dealer.
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