First Watt M2 Power Amplifier by Nelson Pass

FTGV

ZLTFUL wrote: »

Both are single stage class A designs.
Both are Mosfet output stages (although the First Watt adds Jfets into the mix)

In a general sense, they are very similar topologies with the differences being minor in the grand scheme of things.
Of course, we should differentiate if we are comparing the Aleph 3 or the Aleph 30 because in the case of the Aleph 3, there are considerable differences in topology. But the Aleph 30 improved a lot on the 3 and moved to newer technologies that were available at the time.

As mentioned the Aleph 30 is just a 3 on steroids.Exact same topology just beefed up in key areas.While it also uses Mosfets the M2's output stage is push pull, not single ended like Alephs.And of course the use of the transformer as the voltage gain stage will impart a particular flavour to the mix.

Ricardo

Brock I think you forgot a few pages.

heiney9

kharp1

Wow, thanks Brock for that wealth of info. I should have been more specific originally in that I have the ALeph 30.

dhart86

The First Watt is SOLD (on another website)
Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers, and concern for my family...

The First Watt is a great amp...it plays with authority and clarity

ZLTFUL

Sorry for stinking up your FS thread Darren. I guess I was wrong to share my opinions on the question having heard both amps using identical hardware.

I will make sure I don't share my opinion in the future as apparently, it will be taken as some sort of personal insult and turn into a party to prove someone wrong.

kharp1

Sorry if I soiled the thread, or helped to in any way, but, I was seriously asking questions because I was very interested in the amp. Guess it wasn't meant to be.

Again, condolences, and glad you had a quick sale.

heiney9

ZLTFUL wrote: »

Sorry for stinking up your FS thread Darren. I guess I was wrong to share my opinions on the question having heard both amps using identical hardware.

I will make sure I don't share my opinion in the future as apparently, it will be taken as some sort of personal insult and turn into a party to prove someone wrong.

All I corrected were the facts you mixed up. To be honest I read your posts and never got the idea you owned both the M2 and Aleph 30 and you were giving your impressions. Certainly didn't read that way.

I apologize if I hurt your feelings, but your facts were a little jumbled.

H9

tonyb

Ricardo wrote: »

Brock I think you forgot a few pages.

LMAO....you betcha. Plus no mention of the different case screws used, wtf Brock ?

FTGV

Sorry.My little tid bits were just to clarify some differences.I just took it as discussion.There was no malice intent or effort to pile on.

tonyb

Hey, piling on is what we do best around here. Not sure who gets the Homecoming crown for best couple though.....John and Bob Carver, or Brock and Nelson Pass. Toss up in my book.

Apologies for the slight derail to the OP in his FS thread, rock on....and somebody snag this bad boy.

heiney9

It wasn't my intent to "call" anyone out or be malicious. The info and photo's were jumbled a bit so I thought I was going the extra mile to inform would be buyer since I'm a bit..... ahem......passionate about NP gear.

Sorry if it was taken wrong..............we are here to learn/share,, etc.

H9

dhart86

No worries

Ricardo

I'm also sorry....for something. Looks like this is the apology thread.

Congrats on the sell

FTGV

Ricardo wrote: »

I'm also sorry....for something.

Ok.Now go and sin no more.

Dawgfish

So sorry for your loss!