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Posted by robertd (A) on November 01, 2009 at 11:13:05

Saw single chassis available with 6BQ7 and 5AR4 rectifier. Thinking about it, and would appreciate any impressions on the sound.

Thanks,

Robert

• I hope there is NO feedback on the amp :) - AmanteDiMusica 20:48:46 11/20/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Any feedback on Don Allen 300B SE? posted by robertd on November 01, 2009 at 11:13:05

  Amps that sound good have no negative feedback.
  :-)
  Amante
  

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• RE: Any feedback on Don Allen 300B SE? - 2bkurius 20:41:18 11/03/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Any feedback on Don Allen 300B SE? posted by robertd on November 01, 2009 at 11:13:05

  I have Don's 300B monoblocks. I listen to them with a pair of Phy-hp km30 sag. I find the sound especially the timbre of the insturments to be very lifelike. I guess in current audio-speak I would describe the combination as musical and revealing.
  

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• RE: Any feedback on Don Allen 300B SE? - jottow2 17:39:35 11/02/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Any feedback on Don Allen 300B SE? posted by robertd on November 01, 2009 at 11:13:05

  I own Don's 300B monoblocks and love them. I prefer EML 300B's with them which make them outstanding. TJ 300B's are also a good match, but use the 6bk7 in place of the 6bq7. In his amps they are interchangeable. Don can give you more info on the different driver tubes that will work. It all becomes a matter of choice. The driver tubes are cheap.
  

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• RE: Any feedback on Don Allen 300B SE? - double28 08:43:20 11/02/09 (7)
  In Reply to: RE: Any feedback on Don Allen 300B SE? posted by robertd on November 01, 2009 at 11:13:05

  I have the same set-up and love it. It is paired with his Gen II preamp and the rig sounds great to me. Will
  

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  • I think he means in an electrical sense, or am I wrong? Where's Todd? - Frihed89 10:08:10 11/02/09 (6)
    In Reply to: RE: Any feedback on Don Allen 300B SE? posted by double28 on November 02, 2009 at 08:43:20

    He must know about this stuff.
    
    
    "Live free or die"
    
    

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    • I'm Right Here........ - Todd Krieger 11:05:50 11/04/09 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: I think he means in an electrical sense, or am I wrong? Where's Todd? posted by Frihed89 on November 02, 2009 at 10:08:10

      I'll have to ask Don...... The KT88 monos have adjustable feedback, but I have the setting at its very minimum. (I do not own a 300B amp.)
      
      
      
      

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      • While your at it, can you ask him a question? - Frihed89 00:28:27 11/05/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: I'm Right Here........ posted by Todd Krieger on November 04, 2009 at 11:05:50

        One mfr claims that there is distortion that you can't negate through NFB. It occurs at very low output levels (before the NFB can work) and is the highly audible.
        
        Is this true?
        "Live free or die"
        
        

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    • RE: I think he means in an electrical sense, or am I wrong? Where's Todd? - double28 12:46:29 11/02/09 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: I think he means in an electrical sense, or am I wrong? Where's Todd? posted by Frihed89 on November 02, 2009 at 10:08:10

      By the way, are you still involved with lacrosse? Numerous friends of mine played in prep school and several played in college. My son started in 2nd grade and still plays (club) at Hampden-Sydney College. Attack and long pole middie. Will
      

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      • I have cut back....I play outdoors in the spring-fall period - Frihed89 01:01:50 11/03/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: I think he means in an electrical sense, or am I wrong? Where's Todd? posted by double28 on November 02, 2009 at 12:46:29

        That's great to hear...a proud dad.
        
        I was with a start up team in MA 1955 as a 7th grader, then helped start a college lacrosse team in the 60s in CO and now Denmark. I am nowhere near as good as some of the Grand Masters i have met in the UK who are still playing their 70s! Those that can't run that fast can shoot the wings off a dragon fly at 20M, pretty incredible.
        "Live free or die"
        
        

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    • RE: I think he means in an electrical sense, or am I wrong? Where's Todd? - double28 12:17:14 11/02/09 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: I think he means in an electrical sense, or am I wrong? Where's Todd? posted by Frihed89 on November 02, 2009 at 10:08:10

      I am having one of those Mondays and may have misunderstood the question...Don uses tube rectification in the 300b in lieu of solid state. He may offer SS but my unit as well as the one mentioned here use tube. With that in mind, I am happy with the sound. I also have an AN Oto SE and like it as well. 300b SET vs EL 84 SE ???? I am extremely pleased with the sound and quality of both. It will be hard to go wrong with anything designed and built by Don. I own Don Allen equipment as well as Audio Note equipment and I highly recommend both. Will
      

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      • RE: I think he means in an electrical sense, or am I wrong? Where's Todd? - robertd 14:35:43 11/02/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: I think he means in an electrical sense, or am I wrong? Where's Todd? posted by double28 on November 02, 2009 at 12:17:14

        I didn't mean electrical sense, but I see I posted a very confusing question, given the context. Feeback in the thoughts, opinions, observations sense.
        
        Thanks!
        

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