Here is a bit of helpful information.this is a exceptional Amplifier.
There is no amplifier I know of with this build quality for even 2x the cost.
The build the only thing build overseas is the very well finished
Stainless steel case work ,made in Hong Kong. The most critical
Part of any Vacuum tube amp is the transformers .these transformers
Are made in Japan with 6-9s Copper usually called 0-crystal Copper
I no of any Company doing this at anywhere near this price.
The Tubes get rid off -China regular grade,and put good current made Or NOS tubes .
A huge jump in performance .Everything else is sourced mostly from
North America or Europe.i switched Rectifier to the classic Mullared 5ar4
Indirect triode.no flash on startup .direct heater does.
The current made Soviet Mullard EL-34 tubes very good.
6SL7 driver tubes NOS Tungsol or red base RCA are great. Or even current are good. Buy a good power cord over $200 if possible you will be rewarded. Also a 3 A slow 20 mm Hifi tuning Supreme to top off the sonics.
8wpc SET power sounds much much more powerful and excellent 3 d imaging and resolution with solid Bass. Use a powered sub Xover high around 90 then you can can use with many speakers at least 88db.
Also this is point to point wired using the Excellent star grounding methods.
Any hum chances are it is in your system down stream.
There is no amplifier I know of with this build quality for even 2x the cost.
The build the only thing build overseas is the very well finished
Stainless steel case work ,made in Hong Kong. The most critical
Part of any Vacuum tube amp is the transformers .these transformers
Are made in Japan with 6-9s Copper usually called 0-crystal Copper
I no of any Company doing this at anywhere near this price.
The Tubes get rid off -China regular grade,and put good current made Or NOS tubes .
A huge jump in performance .Everything else is sourced mostly from
North America or Europe.i switched Rectifier to the classic Mullared 5ar4
Indirect triode.no flash on startup .direct heater does.
The current made Soviet Mullard EL-34 tubes very good.
6SL7 driver tubes NOS Tungsol or red base RCA are great. Or even current are good. Buy a good power cord over $200 if possible you will be rewarded. Also a 3 A slow 20 mm Hifi tuning Supreme to top off the sonics.
8wpc SET power sounds much much more powerful and excellent 3 d imaging and resolution with solid Bass. Use a powered sub Xover high around 90 then you can can use with many speakers at least 88db.
Also this is point to point wired using the Excellent star grounding methods.
Any hum chances are it is in your system down stream.