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Aric Audio Transcend Push Pull?

Anyone own this amp and if you do how do you like it? I am planning on getting one to add to the amp stable. I have a nice Coda SS amp so I thought I’d add a Tube amp to be able to change flavors from time to time. Aric has agreed to build it with XLR connectors so I can use my existing cables and he suggested the EL 34 tubes in it for my speakers and room situation. It will drive the top end of my Legacy Focus XD’s through the Legacy Wavelet II crossover/DSP unit. All the reviews I can find on it are old and Aric has made several improvements to it. I ordered it with stage 2 upgrades, might as well go "all in" as it will be my last major purchase. Looking for the tube warmth, bloom, soundstage layering and magic midrange tubes are so good at. Swapping amps will be easy for me because they both only weigh 45 pounds. I am 71 and ain’t what I used t be. LOL. Thank you.

fthompson251
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aricaudio
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@vthokie83 I'm glad you're still digging the amp! Yours was actually reviewed by Bob Grossman of Enjoy The Music. Terry London reviewed the original version of the amp back in 2017. Your amp is current however and does have the Tier 2 upgrades as outlined on the website, I just don’t think that I had them listed back when you purchased it.  Best, Aric

vthokie83
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Thank you for the clarification Aric, always good to hear from you. We'll be talking next month for a new project!

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ozzy62
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I haven’t heard this amp, but I’ve owned three of Aric’s other amps and was very impressed with every one. He is a class act and builds some great gear. If my current speakers were more tube friendly, I’d own one of his amps today.

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aricaudio
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@vthokie83 You've very welcome, and definitely feel free to reach out at anytime! 

@ozzy62 It's good to hear from you as well, it's been a minute since we rapped motorcycles. 

Cheers, Aric

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fthompson251 OP
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Thanks everyone. @vthokie83  Appreciate your ownership experience. It’s always nice to hear from @aricaudio Aric too. I know I’m going to love it! Kinda cool having an amp built just for you.  (meaning me) 

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