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Posted on December 24, 2009 at 11:54:29
Catfish


 
I found little about his amplifiers and would like to know how his 2A3 and 45 amplifiers sound. I am thinking about a 45 one. Would like to know build quality, price, and such. Thanks and Merry Christmas.

 

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RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on December 24, 2009 at 14:12:41
GEO
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 Check my Gallery

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on December 24, 2009 at 14:41:17
catfish


 
I am not registered so if possible could you post a photo here. Thanks.

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on December 24, 2009 at 18:37:43
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 I have had a 2A3, PP 47 and a SE 45/VT52/183 that James built for me. They are all excellent and high value for the money. I highly recommend James. He rebuilt a PP 6L6 for a friend and he loves that too. He also built me a full function 12B4A preamp.















 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on December 25, 2009 at 05:23:17
Catfish


 
Many thanks Geo for posting these. They look great. Love the meters. I plan on getting with him soon, maybe after Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you and thanks again for your help.

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on December 25, 2009 at 06:51:41
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 You get a lot of great sound at a reasonable price.

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on December 25, 2009 at 07:56:37
Catfish


 
You have a very fine setup Geo. I am looking foward to getting started and get the ball rolling. I may have to go with a meter myself. Thank you.

What combination of tubes are you using in your amps such as rectifiers, drivers, and power ?

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on December 25, 2009 at 08:52:09
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 Merry X-Mas. I use KC1 as input and the 112A drives the output tube which is either a 45 / 183 or VT-52. I like 183s best but have note tried the solid plate EML 45s yet. In the pp amp, its 417a and tpye 47s.. as for the rectifiers, they are 6AX4.

 

hey Catfish, posted on December 25, 2009 at 17:40:19
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Some more photos...

76 or 6J5/6SL7/6F8G preamp based on JE Labs design...

 

300B Amp, posted on December 25, 2009 at 18:00:38
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Photo is of: 5687 SRPP input / 12B4 driver / 300B output

The 12B4 is a great driver! I use this one as an integrated w/cd or with preamp for phono. This one is Mr. Burgess' own design. A few months ago, I took this amp to a local expert/friend of mine and he had a blast looking at this thing under his scope. Bass performance at half power is incredible. Far exceeds what my Altec 19s can produce in the nether regions.

I also have a 5751 SRPP / 45 or 46 amp that is a much cheaper build on a Hammond chassis with Transcendar transformers. Sound is also fantastic and I'm in no hurry to upgrade the transformers.

Mr. Burgess is a true gentleman and completely honest and trustworthy. He also has a great ear though he won't admit to it.

I'm very grateful for those who helped me get in touch with him.

Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas :-)

 

RE: 300B Amp, posted on December 26, 2009 at 03:36:07
Catfish


 
Hi Plinko and a very Merry Christmas to you. Thank you so much for your input, for posting, and help. Man, those are very nice. Yes I can't wait to talk with James on doing some stuff for me. I have swapped a couple of e-mails and just waiting on him to send me his phone number.

Thank you again.

 

RE: 300B Amp, posted on December 26, 2009 at 10:08:01
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 Hi Plinko,

There appears to be dual rectifiers hiding behind the power tranny in your posted picture. Is that so? If so, what tube-type is being used for rectification??

And, what Hammond power tranny model number is being used?

Nice looking execution. Are any chokes used below deck? If so, what types?

Power supplies always fascinate. Thanks.

Jeff Medwin

 

RE: 300B Amp, posted on December 26, 2009 at 17:33:32
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 Take your design concepts elsewhere...those are 6AX4 damper diodes.......(more than likely) He knows more about power supplies than you could imagine.......

 

Yes, they are 6DM4/6DA4., posted on December 26, 2009 at 18:33:20
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 And a couple of 10H chokes underneath, if memory serves. Don't worry GEO, there isn't a thing that is going to be changed in this power supply.

 

RE: Yes, they are 6DM4/6DA4., posted on December 26, 2009 at 19:58:28
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 I was thinking of havine another preamp built but I may have a either a SE 50 or a PP 2A3. I am leaning toward a Class A PP 2A3

 

RE: Yes, they are 6DM4/6DA4., posted on December 27, 2009 at 14:30:12
PakProtector
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 hey Geo,
What sort of topology are you looking at for the next amp? Got a similar one in the que and would compare notes with you.
cheers,
Douglas

Friend, I would not hurt thee for the world...but thou art standing where I am about to shoot.

 

I had a PP 2A3 once, posted on December 27, 2009 at 19:53:19
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 Wright Sound AU-15.

The high cost of vintage 2a3s has kept me away from 2a3 amps though I probably would like to try one again. The cost of tubes seem far different from reading the archives from nearly ten years ago.

 

RE: Yes, they are 6DM4/6DA4., posted on December 28, 2009 at 05:50:40
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 just started thinking about it....I will circle back. Happy New Year.

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on January 2, 2010 at 12:05:36
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 Catfish, James is the man! The real deal! You have to know what you want to a degree because just like anybody he'll fill in the blanks with what he prefers at the price level you give him. I just upgraded my J. Burgess 45 with some v caps and it's absolutely in another league!

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on January 6, 2010 at 23:26:33
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 Geo,

How do you like the sound of the PP 46 amp. Can you describe the sound so I have an idea how PP triode sound compare to SE. Does it give you that SE magic... Thanks.

tubtub

 

RE: 300B Amp, posted on January 7, 2010 at 15:05:48
lakerfan
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 Ha ha , Husky pulls no punch's.

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on January 17, 2010 at 18:21:26
audioenthu
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 Hi GEO,

You got a wonderful setup, great!

I viewed your picture gallery and noted you have Don Allen's 45 as well along with James. I am sure both 45's sound great. Since you have both can you give more info on Don' 45 compare to James.

I am interested in getting one SET 45 myself, I am planning to talk to James or Don.


Thanks,
Selv

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on April 11, 2011 at 11:05:44
dkalsi@gmail.com
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 GEO,

I have a lead on a James Burgess PP 47 amplifier and wanted to quickly inquire about your thoughts on the PP 47 amplifier (given that you owned a selection of James's amps).

If you could shoot me a quick e-mail at dkalsi(at)gmail(dot)com or simply post reply here and share you opinion on the PP47 as compared to the 2a3 and 45, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
D

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on April 14, 2011 at 11:35:37
Plinko
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 D,

There is probably a 95% chance that I would take it if you don't want it. Lol....let me know.

Best Regards,

Paul

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on April 14, 2011 at 11:41:58
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 Paul,

I will definitely keep you in mind. Almost everyone that I have spoken to has told me that I will absolutely fall in love with that amplifier. I just hope it has enough power. I've never really tried these low power tube amps before. I don't listen to my system awfully loud or anything, but once in a while I do like to turn them up :-)

Thanks,
Dhar

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on April 14, 2011 at 16:00:42
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 No, problem. If you have the right speakers, I am sure you will love it. His amps are terrific.

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on July 22, 2011 at 07:06:50
kendall
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 Can someone send me contact info for James Burgess? I'm in the market for a custom-built SET and I'd like to talk to him about options, etc. (Korneff already broke my heart! ;>)

 

RE: Burgess Preamp, posted on July 22, 2011 at 12:19:05
belyin
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 The preamp in the picture looks like the one on Audiogon right now. What are your impressions of that preamp? In many ways, it would be perfect for my set-up, except I am confused about the the two outputs. Can they be used at the same time, as I run a bi-amped system?

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on May 10, 2013 at 11:31:38
pacasum67
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 Hello GEO and others,

Can you tell me how I go about ordering a James Burgess SET amp. I'm interested in one but feel somewhat inadequate in my search. There is one available elsewhere but it's been modified so I have my reservations about the unit. I'd very much appreciate any assistance you can provide.

Thanks,
John
There is nothing more uncommon than common sense
- Frank Lloyd Wright

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on September 27, 2014 at 08:45:37
pacasum67
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 Thanks to those who helped me locate and contact amp designer/builder James Burgess. He has since designed and built me a custom 2A3 amp and full-function pre-amp that I am very happy with. For those who are looking to enter the wonderful world of 2A3, 45, or 300B SET, Mr Burgess is a great resource. He is honest, straightforward, and relatively reasonable given the quality of his work. His amps rarely come up on the used market as they are wonderful pieces to own and experience. Mine are keepers and I'm tempted to ask him to build me another, perhaps 300B monos.
There is nothing more uncommon than common sense
- Frank Lloyd Wright

 

Anyone remember these Batteries, posted on September 27, 2014 at 16:33:06
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Any relation to the Burgess battery company?

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on October 22, 2014 at 07:29:29
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 *drool*

Those are gorgeous...

Jim J.

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on August 19, 2019 at 18:36:26
charles hidalgo
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 Hey there CEO. Do you still have that James Burgess Preamp and power supply? Really nice. I live about 20 minutes from James and have known him going on about 13 years now.

Charlie

 

RE: James Burgess Amplifiers, posted on February 3, 2020 at 06:13:54
pacasum67
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JA Burgess did build me a wonderful 2A3 amp and custom preamp with an EAR 834 mc phono section installed a few years back. Recently sent 2A3 back for a conversion to 2A3/45 SE unit. Love his work and the man is a true gentleman. Can't recommend him enough, but you better decide soon 'cause I think he's not taking on too many more projects. His impeccable work reflects his background as a jeweler. His amp and preamps are keepers IMHO.
There is nothing more uncommon than common sense
- Frank Lloyd Wright

 

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