Humm, a "tour" with some of our equipment sounds interesting, maybe to warmer parts when winter hits here later this year.
Take a look at our web site (
www.avahifi.com) again please, for current information.
The Ultra EC and SL hybrid preamps replaced the T7 series with new looks and new boards using multiple active regulators, one for each half of each tube and more. Sound better than ever.
The T8 all tube unit is new, using the same power supplies as the Ultra series, providing the best pure tube performance we can do at a lower price than the hybrids. It is difficult to explain the sonic differences verbally, we suspect some will feel uneasy with anything except a pure tube setup. I like the Ultras better because I hear even better musical purity, but some might like the T8 better, hard to say. Both series are outstanding.
The T5, T6, and T7 are discontinued as is all production in the small (12 x 3.5 x 11) chassis.
Hope this is helpful.
We will have both the T8 and the Ultra EC and SL at the Rocky Mountain Audiofest next month, along with Fet Valve Ultra amplifiers and an Ultimate 70 or two. Might even have a pre-production prototype of a new OmegaStar control amp if all goes well. We will be sharing a display room with Jim Salk using his marvelous Veracity speakers. See you there we hope.
Frank Van Alstine
