How Long Should a First Watt SIT3 Last ?

Tony, do you have a backup amplifier to listen through in the meantime? I am glad you have the H IVs on stands, they are tighter and more open this way (my experience is the same with the series 1, 2 & 3). My tech is Kris Rhoades...Fine Tuned Audio in Orlando, Florida. Also, his partner, John Mintzer, in Tucson Arizona. They do great work, specializing in tubes. My best, MrD

Don't buy that First Watt without hearing it. I owned the Quicksilver monos, and had trouble with them also, besides being lukewarm on the sound, but I also had a First Watt 7, and it sounded nothing like the Quicksilvers. I understand that the SIT 3 is different but try to hear one first. 

mr decibel,  yes the H3's on stands are perfecto.

thanks 😁

@roxy54 

I hear you. Im sticking with the QS's. I was venting, hoping the amps hear it and wisen up. I got rid of a pair of MiniMites years ago and I still miss them. Im sure I would regret letting these go unless there is nothing else to do.

Im just so tired of messing with tube problems.  

Interesting you mention the F7...I was considering them....hmmmm

what did they sound like in comparison?

TD

I was about to buy a used First Watt for my headphones. That was in the $2 - $3k range. I came across some positive reviews on the Schitt Aegir that said they were about 80% of the sonic goodness of the FIrst Watt amps. I tried it out for $800 new and have been very happy with that amp. I use it with the Class A Schitt Mjolnir 3 preamp for headphones. Both are a bit hot running but a very nice Class A sound.

In a few years there will be some used CODA S5.5 amps (50 watts Class A) coming up for sale. I will likely replace the Aegir 1 with a CODA S5.5. I like CODA over PASS. I have a CODA #16 and that is my best amp.