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Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp
Oh, yeah !    I'm 54 , now is the time to do something like this.   Kids are adults, no debt....    
Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp
Matt mentioned on Instagram he will be doing a small run of non commissioned amps that he will offer .  So for some , the timing may be right and there won't be a wait.      I didn't REALLY need a new amp,  my system sounds great as is  so not i... 
Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp
I ordered back in July.    I was the last slot in his build queue for 21 .   I have seen several photos of it's progress and it should be ready soon.  I told him at the beginning I wouldn't  ask him when it will be ready and I intend to keep that ... 
Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp
You know those Quicksilvers are hard to beat, especially for the price.    I'm keeping them for a second system I'm putting together.    I have enjoyed them for 7 years ,  that's a long time in this hobby !!! I wanted an all out custom amp and th... 
Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp
Thanks, I'll be sure to follow up once I receive it...  
Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp
Pretty excited for this amp.....mine is similar to the review unit....  Bolivian Rosewood front and rear, Figured Cherry sides , Bronze Hammertone transformer covers. Genuine Western Electric wiring throughout,  silver foil coupling caps, stepped... 
Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp
So I had called Matt of Toolshed to ask him a question about rectifiers and he told me he just ,became an OEM dealer for Westerm Electric so I didn't hesitate ...  NO shortcuts with this one.     Although those were pricey, NOS E180F and 6688 tub... 
Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp
I have some premium NOS tubes,  Mullard and Amperex E180f for the input ,  and a couple of CRC JAN RCA 5r4gy Rectifiers.   Output tubes will be new Western Electric 300b  
Whammerdyne “The Truth” or their other amps .....
That’s awesome!   Hope you enjoy it.   I spoke to them over at Whammer and unfortunately It’s a little lower in power than what I needed.  He is definitely passionate about his gear.     
Recommended Pre-Amps under 1k?
I picked up a Sonic Frontiers SFL -1 for $500 six months ago.   Great sounding preamp , Parts Connexion still services and upgrades them.   I have it in my system right now, my main preamp is being serviced ... it is one of the best values in used... 
Tube Amp for Klipsch Forte IV's? Black Ice F-22 or Willsenton R8 with upgraded tubes?
I tried contacting Decware last year ,  two attempts to contact by phone , 3 emails and no response.....I went to Decwares Forum and simply asked if there was something wrong with their phones..... was immediately trashed by the Cult of Decweenies... 
Digital Audio Output Differences? Is USB Audio Really The Top-notch?
I have a RME adi2 DAC , it’s a great sounding DAC to be sure....   I use all three inputs and honestly I can’t tell the difference between my coax and the USB.  It sounds so good from all three , it’s like splitting hairs.     
looking for separate tube phono stage for use with VAC Avatar SE integrated amp
Check out Zesto.   They specialize in phono preamps.    
Has anyone compared the Heresy to new KLH model 5?
Andrew Robinson really liked them....but he liked the Heresy better.   These are KLH in name only......Henry is long gone,    They used to be right down the street from me in Westwood MA.  That was in the 80's.     One of the last speakers they ma... 
Slow used market right now?
I have a few items I'm on the d fence about selling....going to wait until peoples refund checks start arriving to list.