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  1. rhythmdevils
    rhythmdevils
    What amp is that?
    Jun 24, 2022
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  2. Maven86
    Maven86
    It’s an all DHT amp. 10y/26 tubes for the input driving either type 50 or 300B.
    Jun 24, 2022
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  3. EagleWings
    EagleWings
    Congrats! Is it an Oliver Sayes? I hear the 866 rectification is a diff beast. Is it interstage transformer coupled?
    Jun 24, 2022
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  4. Maven86
    Maven86
    Yup, had Oliver build it. And yes, permalloy ITs instead of caps.
    Jun 24, 2022
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  5. Jinxy245
    Jinxy245
    it is beautiful..I hope it sounds the same. Congrats!
    Jun 25, 2022
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  6. CEE TEE
    CEE TEE
    Oh, beauties...mercury recifiers??? Please share power specs!
    Jun 25, 2022
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  7. rhythmdevils
    rhythmdevils
    Please post more pics and impressions!
    Jun 25, 2022
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  8. Maven86
    Maven86
    @CEE TEE: I'd have to look under the hood for the exact numbers on choke inductance and PT specs but it's definitely overbuilt. In a nutshell, the PSU uses 816 MV rectifiers bridged with 6ax4 dampers. Filter caps are all film instead of electrolytic. Separate filament regulation for both drivers and power tubes ect.
    Jun 26, 2022
  9. Maven86
    Maven86
    @rhythmdevils: Would be glad to. Things will be a bit hectic for the next few weeks (new job ect.) but hopefully I'll be able to form some impressions by the end of next month.
    Jun 26, 2022
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  10. rhythmdevils
    rhythmdevils
    No deadline or stress I’d just love to know how it sounds especially with ottos.
    Jun 26, 2022
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