WTB---- BIG-CLEAN--SS AMP

2bigears · « **Reply #20 on:** 10 Dec 2007, 08:26 am »

Chris,that's the thing.....BAT don't mean jack to me.Just like Zu,i was going by what i read.I don't want to repeat.. thks bud

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 Dec 2007, 08:30 am »

Quote from: 2bigears on 10 Dec 2007, 08:26 am

Chris,that's the thing.....BAT don't mean jack to me.Just like Zu,i was going by what i read.I don't want to repeat.. thks bud

You gotta get out more Pat.....

Just kidding....

It will work for you. Punch, dynamics is what you need with the SP Tech's....the BAT will do this....and sound good.

zybar · « **Reply #22 on:** 10 Dec 2007, 12:10 pm »

Quote from: Frank S. on 10 Dec 2007, 08:17 am

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 10 Dec 2007, 08:08 am
Quote from: 2bigears on 10 Dec 2007, 08:05 am
Chris,as Frank recommended.Asked for serial #'s. feed=back is good..Is this amp the stuff
????
One of the best out there now.....

I would agree with that..............

As would I...

If I didn't want to go back to tubes I never would have sold the BAT.

George

doug s. · « **Reply #23 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 12:13 am »

i bought a tuna from johnny boey, the deal went perfectly...

re: s/s amps, while i certainly prefer tubes, if i were wanting a mondo s/s amp, i would wait for a nice used electrocompaniet amp. do some research on 'em... plenty of power (depending on which model you choose), amazing current ratings for the power, stable to <1 ohm, extremely smooth sound, but still all the detail you could ever ask for....

doug s.

AB · « **Reply #24 on:** 11 Dec 2007, 01:32 am »

If you are interested in a BAT 600SE, call Kevin at Upscale Audio.
He is one of BAT's biggest dealers and he will have a line on a unit. Plus, he is a no monkey business guy.

lazydays · « **Reply #25 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 08:17 pm »

that's almost a no brainer! Give Klaus Bunge a call tonight (after 5:00pm @ 317-299-5578). You can buy two Odyssey mono SE's for about $3,000 delivered with a 20 year warranty and enough power to arc weld with them. These amps are extremely stable all the way down to one Ohm. And at one Ohm running at 90% power it puts out 1,000 watts continiously. They are big and a little heavy, so you'll need good amp stands. You could probably get them before Christmass.
gary

TomS · « **Reply #26 on:** 12 Dec 2007, 08:32 pm »

Pat,

Others who have heard it strongly recommended the Spectron III SE with the Revelations. Might want to take a look at those too though not a lot of used bargains out there at the moment. If you can find the earlier version I think they upgrade them for about $1300 or so which is a good deal if you can buy one right. Good luck!

Tom

tdangelo · « **Reply #27 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 12:02 am »

Quote from: Frank S. on 10 Dec 2007, 07:31 am

I bet this would sound pretty sweet and have plenty of power..........

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1201131227

hmmm... very tempting. I sent the guy an email and am waiting for a response

My 100wpc amps are awesome but I still wonder how more power would sound like - never tried it with my current speakers

Tony

zybar · « **Reply #28 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 12:37 am »

Quote from: tdangelo on 14 Dec 2007, 12:02 am

Quote from: Frank S. on 10 Dec 2007, 07:31 am
I bet this would sound pretty sweet and have plenty of power..........

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1201131227

hmmm... very tempting. I sent the guy an email and am waiting for a response My 100wpc amps are awesome but I still wonder how more power would sound like - never tried it with my current speakers

Tony

I have heard the 5A's with the McCormack DNA-500 and while it was an excellent combination, I think a really good tube amp can sound even better.

George

tdangelo · « **Reply #29 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 12:42 am »

Quote from: zybar on 14 Dec 2007, 12:37 am

Quote from: tdangelo on 14 Dec 2007, 12:02 am
Quote from: Frank S. on 10 Dec 2007, 07:31 am
I bet this would sound pretty sweet and have plenty of power..........

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1201131227

hmmm... very tempting. I sent the guy an email and am waiting for a response My 100wpc amps are awesome but I still wonder how more power would sound like - never tried it with my current speakers

Tony

I have heard the 5A's with the McCormack DNA-500 and while it was an excellent combination, I think a really good tube amp can sound even better.

George

man... I've been listening since 3:30pm Eastern and think your right George! Granted I've had a few shots ov Blantons, hehehe.. I've been listening to Michel Camilo, some Kasey Chambers etc... It's unbelievable

Since I switched to balanced and got your favorite dac its such an emotions experience

I feel like I'm in a bubble floating infront of the music aa aa aa

RodMCV · « **Reply #30 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 03:04 am »

Quote from: 2bigears on 10 Dec 2007, 05:36 am

got 3 or so weeks to scoop an amp,anyone with a large power,top line ss amp for sale,please drop a line,thks .... Pat

How about the gamut amp on agon for about 3k?

saisunil · « **Reply #31 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 03:14 am »

Quote from: 2bigears on 10 Dec 2007, 05:36 am

got 3 or so weeks to scoop an amp,anyone with a large power,top line ss amp for sale,please drop a line,thks .... Pat

Tube Research Labs now makes a solid state amp for $4000 (sold direct) that beats their own tube amps that went for $25,000+
I own it and it is not for sale

Good Luck

PS: The president of NY audio society has a NOS amp (forget the brand) that has some power - that will be below $1000.

2bigears · « **Reply #32 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 03:24 am »

DNA-500 comin' up to Canada for a listen,should work !! Merry X-Mass to all. thks Pat

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #33 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 03:28 am »

Quote from: 2bigears on 14 Dec 2007, 03:24 am

DNA-500 comin' up to Canada for a listen,should work !! Merry X-Mass to all. thks Pat

Nice Pat.....good luck !!

TomS · « **Reply #34 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 03:29 am »

Quote from: 2bigears on 14 Dec 2007, 03:24 am

DNA-500 comin' up to Canada for a listen,should work !! Merry X-Mass to all. thks Pat

You'll like that one Pat.

Very nice sounding amp and built like a tank. Let us know what you think about it.

Tom

2bigears · « **Reply #35 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 04:31 am »

two amp decision, big BAT-600 or the DNA-500.The BAT comes in at 7500 used while the DNA is 1/2 that.Easy choice in my little world.... thks and Happy-Happy all....

pis99 · « **Reply #36 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 08:47 am »

The sound is quite good for the DNA-500 with all the 13 fuses replaced with HiFi-Turning silver fuses. But you have to wait for 200 hours for the HIFI fuses really burn in.

doug s. · « **Reply #37 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 01:57 pm »

doug s.

Quote from: pis99 on 14 Dec 2007, 08:47 am

The sound is quite good for the DNA-500 with all the 13 fuses replaced with HiFi-Turning silver fuses. But you have to wait for 200 hours for the HIFI fuses really burn in.

zybar · « **Reply #38 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 03:11 pm »

Quote from: 2bigears on 14 Dec 2007, 04:31 am

two amp decision, big BAT-600 or the DNA-500.The BAT comes in at 7500 used while the DNA is 1/2 that.Easy choice in my little world.... thks and Happy-Happy all....

If money was no object, I would take the BAT VK-600SE.

For the money (especially at a used price), the DNA-500 is an excellent value and performer.

George

2bigears · « **Reply #39 on:** 14 Dec 2007, 03:18 pm »

George,thks for that,the big bad BAT at twice the cost was very tempting indeed,but reality hit as i just bought the Revs,Santa's cash bag is running on 'C' for credit.Maybe down the road when the BAT's price lowers a bit.Hoping Steve McCormick's work sounds ok....thks Pat