Frank, a question about an older FetValve

tonyptony · « **on:** 19 Feb 2006, 06:13 pm »

At one time there was an "HC" version of the FetValve, which I assume meant the same thing as for the OmegaStar - a High Current version. Why is there is no equivalent version in the newer series of FetValves? Did the HC actually have a more capable current delivery than either today's EXR or new Ultra?

avahifi · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 Feb 2006, 06:30 pm »

When we switched output devices on all our amplifiers, they all became essentially "high current' amplifiers because the new devices have much greater current and power capabilities each than the originals did. All of the Fet Valve amps use six devices per channel. The "standard" Omegastar amps use four per channel, but have greater capability than using six of the original devices. We still offer HC versions of the Omegastar amps with six devices per channel for those difficult to drive appliciations. The new Fet Valve amps always have that capability.

Frank Van Alstine

tonyptony · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 Feb 2006, 07:25 pm »

Thanks for the explanation, Frank. Still won't tell us when that review of the FetValve Ultra is going to come out?

ajzepp · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 Feb 2006, 08:48 pm »

What exactly is a Fet Valve Ultra?

avahifi · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 Feb 2006, 12:22 am »

Fet Valve Ultra - - - - latest generation of the Fet Valve series with the new gold graphics and some useful circuit improvements.

Frank

avahifi · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 Feb 2006, 12:22 am »

I am bound to not tell anything about the review until it is actually printed.

Frank

tonyptony · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 Feb 2006, 12:35 am »

Overhead shot of Homer Simpson kneeling on the lawn, fists upraised...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

ajzepp · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 Feb 2006, 01:05 am »

Awesome....I don't know that I've ever been so anxious to get an amp into my system! These Fet Valve hybrids seem like the perfect amp for me....in theory, of course

audiophile39 · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 Feb 2006, 04:17 am »

Surprised you haven't auditioned the Harbeth speakers. They are classics.

skrivis · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 Feb 2006, 03:39 pm »

Quote from: avahifi

"standard" Omegastar amps use four per channel, but have

Does that include the 240EX, or just the 260EX and 440EX? (The info on the web site seems to indicate that the 240EX and 240/3EX have 2 per channel.)

avahifi · « **Reply #10 on:** 20 Feb 2006, 11:10 pm »

You are correct, them much lower powered OmegaStar 240EX series uses two power mos-fets per channel.

Frank