The small tube amp from Polkfest 2010

Jstas
Jstas Posts: 14,808
edited October 2010 in The Clubhouse
All of you who asked, and there were several of you, here is the info about that tube amp I have.

When I got it like 7-8 years ago from Antique Electronics Supply and it was $140. But now it seems it's gone to $195. Still, a bargain IMO. It's designed by George Fathauer and there are several kits around. This one was the cheapest back then. I haven't shopped it to find out how AES's new price compares to others. It's a simple kit to put together but you do need some soldering skills.

Here's the original thread: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7966&highlight=tube+amp

Here is the product page from AES: http://www.tubesandmore.com/scripts/foxweb.dll/moreinfo@d:/dfs/elevclients/cemirror/ELEVATOR.FXP?item=K-502

Here is the catalog page with prices and ordering info: http://www.tubesandmore.com/scripts/foxweb.dll/catalog@d:/dfs/elevclients/cemirror/ELEVATOR.FXP?PAGE=SUBCAT&SEARCH_TREE01=KITS&SEARCH_TREE02=AUDIO

Here is AES's website: http://www.tubesandmore.com/

They have lots of tubes too. Some hard to find ones too and stock is updated regularly. Worth checking out for anyone with a tube fetish or a DIY penchant. I've been buying from them for years.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,475
    edited October 2010
    Jstas wrote: »
    This one was the cheapest back then.

    No doubt.
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    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    Might have to try this tube amp out. Would be neat and to get a taste of tube amps.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    reported
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited October 2010
    John,
    thanks for the link my friend was interested in your tube amp...sounded good too..
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2010
    Thanks John,

    You were really the budget representative at the fest. That little amp sounded much better than anyone would expect. And, having owned KLH Sixes, the 17s did a great job with those 8 watts! But what can I say...Henry Kloss...was a legend and I'm currently looking for another pair of KLHs.

    The old Polk computer speakers were also a surprise...hard to believe they used to make PC speakers like that?

    It was great meeting you John...pretty refreshing in fact. Because you just lay it all out and it's REAL!

    Thanks for the info!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited October 2010
    I have so many pairs of KLH's, I need a 3rd arm to shake enough sticks at them. Let me dig through them and find a pair that is in working order and you can have them!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2010
    Thanks John that's a great offer. I'd pay for shipping or you can just hold on to them until I get down to visit my sister again.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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