Posted by bill epstein [ 65.189.211.118 ] on August 29, 2006 at 09:09:45:

In Reply to: Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid Preamp posted by FredT on August 29, 2006 at 06:32:48:

This is an "I never heard it but feel qualified to comment" post, LOL.
I do know that few last beyond the first day of listing on Audiogon.

Same is true of Roger Modjeski's creations especially the RM-9 and RM-10 amps. I owned the RM-10 and it is a little powerhouse EL-84 beautifully built.

The opposite is true, it seems of Jolida. Many listed, few sold. My 202A has a better soundstage than most of it's type but a problematic treble. As 'Carl the greenskeeper' would say,"It's a little harsh". Also there is a lot of flux residue on the solder joints. Older production, I'm sure as most of what currently comes from China is first-rate in build.

I just ordere some inexpensive Obbligato aluminum foil caps from DIYHIFISupply to replace the metallised polyprops used as coupling and signal caps. Maybe that'll tame the treble.
I love EL-34's!

Replies:

• Re: Probably a sleeper and there are others - FredT 16:21:37 08/29/06 (3)
  • Re: Probably a sleeper and there are others - manualblock 11:30:48 08/30/06 (0)
  • Re: Probably a sleeper and there are others - colinhester 17:25:06 08/29/06 (1)
    • Looking At Dacs? - FredT 17:59:05 08/29/06 (0)
• Re: Probably a sleeper and there are others - manualblock 15:51:01 08/29/06 (2)
  • Re: What was the question? - bill epstein 19:39:41 08/29/06 (1)
    • Re: What was the question? - manualblock 11:23:39 08/30/06 (0)