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In Reply to: RE: Scott 299C or ST-70 with a passive posted by airtime on November 13, 2014 at 06:29:53
The Sherwood S-5000 is tough to beat.The Latino is very good if you need more power..There is kind of a misconception about the Latino amps.They are built on a dynaco chassis but that's where it ends.These are much better amps than the Dynaco amps were and the transfer characteristics of the iron is superior to the original Dynaco.
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I am also impressed with the Bob Latino amps. A bargain for the cost.I just completed a ST-120 & installed the 12BH7 board with K40Y-9, RCA 12BH7s and a few upgrades raising the 12BH7 plate voltage & current into a more linear part of the plate curves. Four matched Golden Lion KT-88s was supplied by Jim McShane.
It reminds me of a rebuilt Citation II- neutral and accurate sounding.
Edits: 11/15/14
Oh yes
You are part of the correctness of sound club like myself,Jim McShane,Eli,Don Sachs,and several others where we want a touch of euphoria but not excessive to where it kills the correctness of the music.
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Eli explains it as some 'chime'. Perfect word. Like a church bell, a very powerful sound.
Since the ST-70 was mentioned, how does Van Alstines' Ultravalve stack up? He's fairly close to me. I imagine I could use this with a passive volume control correct? Pardon me if I new to some of this especially the passive equip. I only plan to have one source so no need for switching inputs.
Thanks
Like Charles said,use good quality passive components such as the goldpoint.The Van Alstine stuff although very good is also very pricey..The Latino stuff is the bargain of the century and beyond,especially if you assemble it yourself.
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If you go passive make sure you go with a stepped attenuator. Not a traditional volume pot. It makes a BIG difference.
Placette or Goldpoint with a remote.
I don't know much about the VanAlstines. The little bit I do know is I liked the EL34 over the KT88 tubes. If you need the power, which I don't think is the issue, the KT88 is over kill.
charles
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