I bought a pair off Rex that had the full upgrade package.
P.S. Thanks again, Rex!
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Inexpensive mono blocks?
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I bought a pair off Rex that had the full upgrade package.
P.S. Thanks again, Rex!
jimmyboy1932
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Hiya,
Yep join BT and ask this there or browse Barter Town. Someone has a really really nice set of PP Fisher EL84 monoblocks for sale
Frannie
I dont understand how to join this barter town?
First you have to become an AK Subscriber. Then you'll have access to the Barter Town Forum...ya gotta pay to play.
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stish
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Stish
I have the Decware SE84ZX, which the anniversary edition of the SE84C running in stereo at 2 wpc and truly love it. I have pretty efficient speakers at 93db and it drives them with ease. The beauty of the Decware is you can start with one and if 2 watts isn't enough, simply buy a second amp and bridge them.
I also use the CSP2 preamp from Decware. I have found the build quality and more importantly, the sound to compete favorably with equipment costing several times as much. I find the company is an absolute joy to do business with, and who can argue with a lifetime warranty on new equipment. I don't know what speaker you're planning to use, but unless they're really power hungry, I think you'll be presently surprised. Friends refuse to believe me when I tell them we're listening to a 2 watt amp.
I have the Decware SE84ZX, which the anniversary edition of the SE84C running in stereo at 2 wpc and truly love it. I have pretty efficient speakers at 93db and it drives them with ease. The beauty of the Decware is you can start with one and if 2 watts isn't enough, simply buy a second amp and bridge them.
I also use the CSP2 preamp from Decware. I have found the build quality and more importantly, the sound to compete favorably with equipment costing several times as much. I find the company is an absolute joy to do business with, and who can argue with a lifetime warranty on new equipment. I don't know what speaker you're planning to use, but unless they're really power hungry, I think you'll be presently surprised. Friends refuse to believe me when I tell them we're listening to a 2 watt amp.
It's $25/yr, go to your USER CP then scroll down to Paid Subscriptions
jimmyboy1932
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I cant help myself. I think That I have mono block fever~!
mcdan
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http://oddwattaudio.com/ow77-88.html IMHO best for the money. These are sweet!
Another option: http://www.quicksilveraudio.com/products/mini_old.html
Hiya,
Yep join BT and ask this there or browse Barter Town. Someone has a really really nice set of PP Fisher EL84 monoblocks for sale
Frannie
:yes:Lot's of tube goodness on Bartertown lately. Well worth the $25 subscription fee, no decoder ring though.
jimmyboy1932
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Rogue Audio M120 monoblocks can be had used within your budget. 120 WPC, four KT-88s per monoblock.
Them is pertty!
jimmyboy1932
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Do you have the Sherwaters or the Kestrals?
Shearwaters...sorry.
jimmyboy1932
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Please tell me more. These are only $850 for the pair!
jimmyboy1932
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I found this review in SoundStage http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/ian03.htmd it says you need at least 18 watts to drive the Shearwaters (88 DB) so I guess the Decware's are out.. They liked the Art Audio Diavolo, they are only $14,500 Fuc#%^&*ing dollars! Just a tad out of my price range.
If you want tubes to push the Meadowlarks you don't need to spend a fortune. 40 watts is plenty and there's a lot of options for under $2k. Maybe not class A mono blocs but there's several tube integrateds to choose from that will sound very good. I owned a Jolida 502b but it didn't work very well with my Shearwaters. My Onix SP-3 is a great match though.
