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Re: Want to Try Super Tube Sound for $20?
#91110 04/24/05 10:28 PM
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Hey, Wait a second.
That power supply is $20!
This whole audiophile thing is getting way out of control.
Next thing I know I'm going to be going down to Home Depot for that thick 12 gauge stuff to replace the free stuff I had lying around in the closet.
Sheeesh!




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Re: Want to Try Super Tube Sound for $20?
#91111 04/24/05 10:53 PM
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Hey! It's an expensive habit. $20 here, $20 there, some Axiom speakers, and pretty soon you're talking real money.


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Re: Want to Try Super Tube Sound for $20?
#91112 04/25/05 03:00 AM
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What a hoot

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Re: Want to Try Super Tube Sound for $20?
#91113 04/25/05 09:34 PM
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2x6--

First, thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention here. Awesome info.

I'm about as mechanically/electrically inept as one can be, so pls pardon the ignorant/basic questions. I am dying to try this thing out.

What is an "L" DC power plug? Any links to a picture of one so I can understand?

Using the photo of the Pyramid power supply, were you saying that you take the bare wire & connect it to the red/black terminals, and the other end of those wires are soldered to this "L" plug? And the plug then fits into the amp?

Thanks!
Rich

Re: Want to Try Super Tube Sound for $20?
#91114 04/26/05 12:37 AM
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Yes samandnoah, you solder the "L" type power plug to the stripped, bare ends of some hookup wire. The "L" plug is a male jack like you see on those wall wart power converters (cell phone chargers, chargers for power drills, etc.) that is inserted into the female power receptical in the T Amp. Power plugs come in different diameters, that's why some wall warts won't fit other electrical gizmos. You use an AC/DC power converter because you need more amps than most wall warts can give you. The converter takes the 120 volts from the outlet and converts it to 13.8 volts and 4 amps. Anyway, using the right size power plug allows you to connect the converter (power supply) to the T Amp, which will only take an "L" sized power plug.

I didn't wait for the Pyramid, so I grabbed one from Radio Shack for about $45 or so but it looks like the Pyramid except it's smaller and probably not as good.

http://www.globtek.com/html/outputPlugCord.htm

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Re: Want to Try Super Tube Sound for $20?
#91115 04/26/05 02:41 AM
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Well I don't know if I'd go so far as to call it super tube sound, but this puny little thing actually works!

Just received it today (in a package so small and light it seemed they forgot to send the actual product with it) and after a search for some small bare speaker wire was able to hook it up to Peter's M22s using a cd walkman for a source. Although, when Peter and I first saw just how small it really is, our first reaction was "no freaking way this thing'll work."

It works! I initially had it hooked up to my headphone amp (A gilmore dynamic V2) with the gilmore functioning as a preamp, and although that gave a lot more headroom, I found I actually preferred the sound straight out of the T-amp - it sounded noticeably more full. In fact, both Peter and I couldn't really find any fault with it - nothing sounded like it was missing and despite the low wattage, nothing sounded thin or strained, even when at max volume, which admittedly isn't that loud - but is a bit above my normal listening level (sorry Dennis, I don't think this amp is for you). This would however be a great amp for a bedroom system.

Immediately after we'd finished listening to the t-amp I hooked the M22s back up to Peter's receiver and compared, and found that I preferred the Onkyo - it sounded more effortless and also a little better in the bass. But take into account that I was using an entirely different (and better) source, and Peter's Onkyo (obviously) has a lot more power. Might be an apples and oranges thing.

For $20, though, this is really a no brainer for anyone interested in building a small system. I'm strongly considering getting some M3s and using them with the t-amp as my computer stereo system. Thanks for the heads up, 2x6!

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I agree with Adam's assessment, and here are a couple pics.





Re: Want to Try Super Tube Sound for $20?
#91117 04/26/05 04:45 AM
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The T Amp is flat to 10 wpc output. My Antique Sound Labs MG S1 15DT puts out 5 wpc. When I had a pair of M22s, and M3s, I noticed that the ASL didn't drive the M22s nearly as well as the M3s. I use a pair of Michaura M55s with my T Amp. The Michauras are very much like the M22s, same 5.25" drivers, but use the 3/4" titanium tweeter from the M0-M1 and previous M2 (and Merak speakers as well). The M55s are much easier to drive than the M22s despite the very similar driver kit. I wouldn't judge the T-Amp based on the M22s, I think the M3s would be a mcuh better match.

Also, I think you need an external power supply to get these things up and singing. AA batteries just don't have the amps to get this thing going.


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Re: Want to Try Super Tube Sound for $20?
#91118 04/26/05 05:29 PM
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Can anybody post a link to where I could get one. I'm in Canada so Target isn't an option for me.




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Re: Want to Try Super Tube Sound for $20?
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pc mall and partsexpress.com have them. You might want to google and see who'll ship and whose price is best.


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