McIntosh / Tannoy Edinburgh HE prestige.I recently bought a new tube amp, custom designed and built by Paul Birkeland of Bottlehead.. It uses 3C24 output tubes, and it makes my Tannoy HPD 315's sound the best they ever have, and that's ... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
BBC sound with tubes for Analog blissBeautiful system, high-quality gear throughout. You reached your goal, and are to be commended and congratulated for that.Enjoy, regards,Dan posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitAdded birch ply support board under 3C24 amp, along with Vibra Pods/Cones. posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitAdded nighttime photo of 3C24 amplifier. posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
Tu-be or not tubeThe only change I would recommend is for you to send me the Mastersound Compact 845. I've been looking for one for ages, but can't find one in my price range.Very nic... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitA couple of nights ago, an output tube fried on my new 3C24 amp. Paul said to bring it down, he wanted to make sure the SMPS devices didn't cause the tube to go bad.S... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitAl, thank you so much for your comments. This amp/speaker combination is the ultimate destination for me in regards to this aspect of system performance.The past year... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitGrannyring, Paul doesn't really have his own website. If you PM me, I can get you in touch with him. Regards,Dan posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI asked the designer/builder of my new amp, Paul Birkeland, how it was possible to make what would appear to be quite a low-powered amp, to deliver the beauty and impact that it provides. It j... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitWell, back in the early 90s, the Japanese started resurrecting audio amplifier technology from the 30s, you will see this referred to as the "triode renaissance". These were 45, 2A3, 50, and ... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI also finally found out a new item added to your system description won't make to the Virtual Systems page. As far as I remember years ago, a new item was just added to your system page and descri... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJune 8, I added to my system the new 3C24 amp Paul Birkeland built. He actually brought four different amps to try, 811 mono-blocks, shunt regulated 300B mono-blocs (I really considered buying... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
Deja Vu all over again!Jond, I disagree with your statement regarding your Virtual System photos and gear. One of the better systems here on the 'Gon, in my opinion.Keep up the good work, r... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
THE JOINTMichael, I haven't talked to you in a long time, I hope you Susan are doing well in the era we are currently living in. I talk to George from time to time, and I always ask how you are doing. ... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
A slice of Heaven!Lalitk, what a superb system you have, and in such a beautiful and tasteful room. I've lived with Tannoys since 1970, yet I've never heard Westminsters or Canterburys. posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitLalitk, thank you for your comments, they are much appreciated.Regards,Dan posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJust replaced my old Kef Rederence 100 center channel with Kef Q 650c. Much better for multi-channel and home theater. Been wanting this for many years, along with upgrading my surround speake... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
ozzy62's SystemOzzy, your system is to be admired, and appreciated. I've been curious about the Spatial speakers. Enjoy your fine system.Stay well regards,Dan posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Archguy's Extra SystemsYou have the equivalent of an audio museum, all in top shape. You could have gone out and bought all new very expensive equipment to listen to, yet you didn't. You are enjoying what you must h... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
BJ's SystemNice system, I've always entertained the idea of having a pair of Avantgards. More money than I was prepared, or able, to part with. Tannoys (vintage custom built) have done all I require of t... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz and BluegrassOn my self-restored Garrard 401 and DIY plinth, with Dynavector 501 arm (which also sits on a BigRock 2 and Edensound Bear Paw footers, having an arm with a removeable head shell has made thi... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitPurchased a pair of Andrew Jones designed bookshelves, built by KEF for Pioneer, to be used to upgrade my old surround speakers, KEF Q 15.2.They look and sound good (... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Tubes meet TransistorsYou mention Echo Audio. Does that mean you are from Portland? I have a couple of friends there, and I've been in Echo Audio with them.Very nice system, enjoy, and sta... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJet, I still love the sound of my SET 300B, it's a bit more refined in how it sounds compared to the SET 845. The 845 just wakes up my Tannoys and makes them kick butt in a way the 300B just c... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonStay well, my friend! posted about 6 years ago | View comment |