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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 22, 2010 11:45:07 GMT
I've just bought one of these:  $89.99 from ebayReason I bought it? Well, firstly I like the look of it.... it's got a hint of "earmax" to it without the earmax price tag.... secondly, I've got an enormous selection of 6922 valves and this little puppy just happens to take 6922's  Good enough reason for buying, yet another, amp  More on this little beauty when she arrives. |
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Post by toad on Jan 22, 2010 12:07:47 GMT
That's a sweet looking AMP  |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 22, 2010 12:20:13 GMT
That's a sweet looking AMP Yeh, I thought so too Ian... it's small, it's cute and I love the way all the components are on display... I'm sure you could fit some "exotic" parts and make it look pretty "high end"....... of course, it's not about the looks, it's about the SQ but, as looks go, the Bravo is pretty nice  |
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Post by Will on Jan 22, 2010 13:05:16 GMT
I think Miguel has something similar, and quite likes it. Pretty good price for a nice, new, shiny amp.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 22, 2010 14:48:47 GMT
I think Miguel has something similar, and quite likes it. Pretty good price for a nice, new, shiny amp. I've got plans for it on the end of the new Aune Mini USB DAC I will shortly be reviewing.... hopefully it will be a nice combo  |
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Post by gomez on Jan 22, 2010 15:52:30 GMT
Hi Mick Been looking at these on ebay, what are your impressions of it's sound as standard. Also do you know what the difference is between this and the one that indeed hifi sells on ebay  |
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Post by devilduck on Jan 22, 2010 17:04:58 GMT
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 22, 2010 18:00:02 GMT
Hi Mick Been looking at these on ebay, what are your impressions of it's sound as standard. Also do you know what the difference is between this and the one that indeed hifi sells on ebay Hi Gomez, I haven't heard it yet! Just ordered it today... they both look pretty much identical apart from the "indeed" amp using Dale resistors, ELNA caps and a different type of 6.3mm headphone jack.... the "bravo" uses a large 6600uF cap whereas the "indeed" appears to use a 2200uF (note the extra hole on the Bravo amp where the 6600uF cap pokes out) so bloody confusing these Chinese amps.... everybody and their dog seems to make pretty identical copies. Oh well..... the proof of the pudding is in the eating.... we'll see what it sounds like when it arrives. Mike. |
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Post by leo on Jan 22, 2010 18:09:27 GMT
Looks familiar Can't find the thread I started, anyway it looks a lot like the Sijosae's hybrid amp I once knocked up   |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 22, 2010 19:24:11 GMT
Leo, it is just a Sijosae..... as usual, nothing new, but I like the way they have put it together |
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Post by leo on Jan 22, 2010 20:02:39 GMT
Yes,cute isn't it  Just seeing the pic you posted I thought I'd seen it before thats all Anyway let us know what you think |
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Post by rowuk on Jan 22, 2010 20:48:42 GMT
How do you keep RF out?
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 22, 2010 21:26:29 GMT
Cover it with a faraday cage |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 22, 2010 21:29:42 GMT
Looks familiar Can't find the thread I started, anyway it looks a lot like the Sijosae's hybrid amp I once knocked up I must say Leo......... the "indeed" or "bravo" amps are a bit more aesthetically pleasing to the eye compared with the "knocked up" version  I'm sure they both sound the same tho'..... |
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Post by andy on Jan 22, 2010 21:50:23 GMT
That little bravo amp is fantastic, i got one a fwe months back from ebay and have been really please with the sound.
Sounds great through W1000's but even better through HD681's
Mike,
It may take a while to arrive, mine took nearly a whole month! i was about to contatc ebay about it and it arrived in such a small box.
I have put about 90 hours onto it so far and it keeps on getting better, i switch it off when not in use as i dont have any spare valves, but about one hour after switch on the sound really starts working.
I am using this next to the bed with either my ipod or a portable cdplayer through a vary small dac.
I really hope your happy when your little treat arrives, i have just ordered another that should get tweeked!
Take care as the heatsinks get very hot!
Andy
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Post by leo on Jan 22, 2010 23:15:38 GMT
I must say Leo......... the "indeed" or "bravo" amps are a bit more aesthetically pleasing to the eye compared with the "knocked up" version I'm sure they both sound the same tho'..... Cost me a couple of quid, I only brought the mosfets, the other bits I had in the junk box, I did the pcb using a bit of scrap copper clad and drawn the tracks with a marker pen, etched job done It makes sense to me at least to knock something up cheap first (if its easy to diy), if it shows potential you can tart it up later (or buy the ready made thing) , if it proves to be a pile of crap you've lost nowt and simply bin it and try something else;) |
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Post by mrarroyo on Jan 23, 2010 2:56:07 GMT
I had an opportunity to try one of these amps and I liked it a lot, specially considering its relatively low price. It has a lot of power and a pass through. Pretty sweet sounding!  |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 23, 2010 9:40:48 GMT
I had an opportunity to try one of these amps and I liked it a lot, specially considering its relatively low price. It has a lot of power and a pass through. Pretty sweet sounding! What valve were you using Miguel? I've gone ahead and bought the "indeed" amp too and am going to use one of them as a valve tester.... as well as my meter I want to have a quick listen to each pair of 6H23N before I send them out.... this little puppy will be ideal for that |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2010 10:59:05 GMT
I had an opportunity to try one of these amps and I liked it a lot, specially considering its relatively low price. It has a lot of power and a pass through. Pretty sweet sounding! What valve were you using Miguel? I've gone ahead and bought the "indeed" amp too and am going to use one of them as a valve tester.... as well as my meter I want to have a quick listen to each pair of 6H23N before I send them out.... this little puppy will be ideal for that I think that looks really nice, love things that you can view the internal components, whilst in operation, and if it sounds good to, great!!. What price do they sell for mrarroyo?!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2010 11:03:13 GMT
I've just bought one of these: $89.99 from ebayReason I bought it? Well, firstly I like the look of it.... it's got a hint of "earmax" to it without the earmax price tag.... secondly, I've got an enormous selection of 6922 valves and this little puppy just happens to take 6922's Good enough reason for buying, yet another, amp More on this little beauty when she arrives. Mike, the Bravo takes 6N10/ECC82 valves if it's a V2. Are 6922's a viable replacement? Not sure the V1 is still available. Ian |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 23, 2010 11:23:37 GMT
I've just bought one of these: $89.99 from ebayReason I bought it? Well, firstly I like the look of it.... it's got a hint of "earmax" to it without the earmax price tag.... secondly, I've got an enormous selection of 6922 valves and this little puppy just happens to take 6922's Good enough reason for buying, yet another, amp More on this little beauty when she arrives. Mike, the Bravo takes 6N10/ECC82 valves if it's a V2. Are 6922's a viable replacement? Not sure the V1 is still available. Ian Wrong! they take 6922 cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260534776993 |
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Post by robertkd on Jan 23, 2010 11:41:22 GMT
you gotta love the basic specs
Out-Put Impedance: 20~600 Ohm
Gain: 30dB
Frequency response: 10Hz-60KHz +/- 0.25dB
Signal/Noise Ratio: >90dB
Dynamic range: 84.6dBA(300 ohm) 89.8dBA(33 ohm)
THD: 0.016%(300 ohm) 0.45%(33 ohm)
IMD + Noise: 0.045(300 ohm) 0.42(33ohm)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2010 11:56:39 GMT
Yes me to Mike, could not resist it, just loooove!! the look of it. |
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Post by gomez on Jan 23, 2010 13:16:44 GMT
Hi Mick Been looking at these on ebay, what are your impressions of it's sound as standard. Also do you know what the difference is between this and the one that indeed hifi sells on ebay Couldn't resist had to press the buy it now button Yesterday ;D I got the Bravo one components looked a little better don't know if they are just seemed that way. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2010 13:19:06 GMT
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Good enough reason for buying, yet another, amp 
Just seeing the pic you posted I thought I'd seen it before thats all
