I wanted the warmth of tubes with the bass definition of solid state and discovered the Pass Labs Aleph 5, which I have enjoyed for many years now. It does bass and space.
SET Lovers, what's the one solid state amp you love(d)?
I'm thinking of trying out a solid state amp in place of my 300B SET, which is giving me some problems again and the builder is swamped so it's going to be awhile.
Suggestions? Speakers are 96dB 12" 2-way bass reflex studio monitors from a Japanese recording studio.
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@lefever : you might contact Will Vincent (autospec) in Idaho. He knew the Bedini brothers. Will builds tube amps and might have knowledge/experience repairing the 25/25. Mine alas is no longer working after I ran it 24/7 for nine years with the Quad 57's. |
@lefever : there was a 25/25 for sale on eBay several weeks ago for $3K. |
@jasonbourne71 THANK YOU - I will look in on Will Vincent (autospec) in Idaho. I found several Bedini forums today and started asking for repair suggestions to regain the Bedini magic we all love. Currently, it is better than my Schiit amps, but not what it was - the bass is slow and fat now - sounds wrong. It lacks a particular musical transparency that I adored. I feel like the recurrent repair dishonors what John created. I am not in a hurray as my current space does not allow for loud listening volume, and due to room acoustics, loud volumes create acoustic problems - still - to honor John and for my peace of mind, I would like to have the 25/25 restored to what John might have done were he still with us. Let's see what Will says. Thank you again. |
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