Ilusndweller
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Looks great! What a joy it must be to listen to something you made.
Nelson Pass Aleph J
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Very nice
And how does it sound?
Nice!! I cannot wait to get this one underway.
So... how does it sound?
So... how does it sound?
They're easily moved to the sides. In the pic they look closer to the transformer than they are. I'll check before I close it up.Nice glow!
(If it were me, I’d be inclined to shorten and/or re-route those input leads away from the transformer and closer to the chassis-walls before I buttoned it up, but that’s just me.)
I didn't get the chance to play it at my place much. We did try it at @gable 's just to make sure it was stable. I'll have to give it a bit to find out.
It it’s anything like the F5, it’ll sound best after giving it time to warm up... like a SET amp.
If, at a minimum, it sounds as good as the Pass ACA, you'll love it. I'm assuming it will sound way better. 
Anxiously awaiting as well. The Aleph 30 is simply a FANTASTIC amp, and this is, I guess, an improved Aleph 30. I think you're in for a treat. I actually haven't used my Aleph in a while, the Harbeths wanting a bit more power, but it was within its power constraints, one of the finest sounding amps I've ever heard. Happy listening!
C'mon, Mark...don't be a tease! How does it sound?
Maybe he's just so drawn in by the music that he's in a trance of some sort.
Ok, I really haven't had the chance to listen much yet. It does have very nice SQ. I have noticed that it could use a active preamp. The Aleph only puts out 19db of gain. I've been using it with a passive pre and the Alpair 10P/CGR speakers. While it will get to adequate listening levels, there seems to be something missing at lower volume. I think with higher efficiency speakers the passive pre would work well. I'll get some more time with it.
I can't speak to the Aleph, but I've found the Pass ACA plays very nicely with the Aikido LV.
I'm listening as I type. It seems to have gotten much better. Low volume has improved a bunch. Burn-in?? Maybe just my hearing?? The CGR's still don't image the way I want them too. So getting a true SQ test of the Aleph is tough. Guess I'll need to build another cab for the 10P's or get a pair of higher efficiency speakers. I have read the Aleph likes 2-way speakers over the single drivers. I'll have to take it back to @gable and try it with his main system. We can compare the Aleph to his F5.
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