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In Reply to: RE: My guess posted by E-Stat on October 15, 2014 at 05:58:11
Excuse my laziness (looking in Inmate Systems, for example), but which Stasis Amp are you using?
I've got a few variations on the Stasis theme in my "used" amp short list...
Dman
Analog Junkie
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About five years ago, I proactively replaced the computer grade Mallory PS caps and added bypasses. Other than that, it is bone stock since 1981.
I was considering a pair of Stasis 1s, BUT given the usual things (age and all that is entailed for repairs/upkeep, not to mention the rarity of those beasts), I was thinking more like Nackamichi PA-5 or 7s. The pricing is still a little bit "out there" (thank you, ePay).
So, I'm thinking (and still haven't decided on) a run of many different amps of varying classes (A, A/B, D, etc.). Ironically, I kind of gave up on tubes after I sold off my ARC D-76a. Loved the amp, just didn't love the fact that almost monthly, something went amiss, even after upgrading/replacing a bunch of things. In short, I'm just tired of even routine maintenance!
I'll pony up shortly and post my "short list" for everyone's revue/critiquing/criticism/flaming/etc.)...
Cheers, and thank!
Dman
Analog Junkie
"I was thinking more like Nackamichi PA-5..."
I have one that's about 30 years old (I bought it new) and have never had the top off. Most of the years it has been on 24/7 but the last few I've been turning it off when not in use to try and squeak a few more years out of the filter caps. Frankly I have no idea if the duty cycle has much effect but it makes me feel better. However it does need to be on a good 20 minutes on to sound OK and an hour on to sound great. Just one of those trade-offs...
On a dollar/hour (or year) basis it is the cheapest amplifier I've ever owned and I think the best sounding. Although it's not as efficient as my heat pump most of the time we heat here and the BPA electricity is relatively cheap so a warm amplifier isn't a problem, if you are in a hot climate it might not be the best choice.
Regards,
Rick
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