SOLD---Darling "Clementine" S.E.T. 1626 single ended amplifier---SOLD

[Thermionics]

That's a rare bird.... A James Burgess preamp build based on the Aikido circuit using 5687 tubes.

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@charles hidalgo - I'd love to see a thread on this (especially given my love for the Aikido circuit) if you are so inclined.

 

[charles hidalgo]

When I saw the Gizmotron preamp in the third pic I got confused. I always thought they were one of these things!
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Very cool! First time I've seen one.

It's the only one....

 

[Fran604g]

So, I bought this. Wow, it exceeds my expectations! Everything Charlie said and then some! It's not lacking a thing with my Altec 604s. Man, this thing images like crazy! Sweet, sweet, sweet vocals, wide and deep soundstage. Bass that I never would've imagined possible. Instruments are distinct, separate and nuanced.

I'm really impressed.

 

[Redboy]

That's awesome, Fran! It sound like this amp found the perfect home.

 

[Fran604g]

That's awesome, Fran! It sound like this amp found the perfect home.

It did. And given my penchant to acquire "things" and never let go of them, it'll be here longer than I will be...at least until Sharon cashes in a week later.

 

[Thermionics]

That's a rare bird.... A James Burgess preamp build based on the Aikido circuit using 5687 tubes.

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Any chance you could take some photos of the inside?