Hello Thomas,
I'm aware of your well established reputation for building very high quality custom amplifiers over many years. I've read with much interest your detailed descriptions of the planing, design and construction process posted on your site. Knowing that you've taken over production of the Elrog tubes does inspire me and elevates my level of confidence.
I'm the owner of the Coincident Frankenstein MK II amplifier and George Lenz did honorably replace my failed 300b on 3 separate occasions without any resistance on his part. I know that he was frustrated with the tube failures but he kept his word and never wavered, I'll always remember the support provided by him.
I will give the "new" Elrog 300b some consideration to try again.
1. My experience with the tubes was obviously a poor one in terms of reliability.
2. My listening experience with the tubes in my Frankenstein was truly fabulous. The best I've had thus far in terms of musical realism and emotional involvement/engagement.
Thomas thank you for the Elrog situation update and explanation. If the Elrog can approach the trouble free workhorse durability of the excellent EML XLS this would be an amazingly good outcome.
Charles
I'm aware of your well established reputation for building very high quality custom amplifiers over many years. I've read with much interest your detailed descriptions of the planing, design and construction process posted on your site. Knowing that you've taken over production of the Elrog tubes does inspire me and elevates my level of confidence.
I'm the owner of the Coincident Frankenstein MK II amplifier and George Lenz did honorably replace my failed 300b on 3 separate occasions without any resistance on his part. I know that he was frustrated with the tube failures but he kept his word and never wavered, I'll always remember the support provided by him.
I will give the "new" Elrog 300b some consideration to try again.
1. My experience with the tubes was obviously a poor one in terms of reliability.
2. My listening experience with the tubes in my Frankenstein was truly fabulous. The best I've had thus far in terms of musical realism and emotional involvement/engagement.
Thomas thank you for the Elrog situation update and explanation. If the Elrog can approach the trouble free workhorse durability of the excellent EML XLS this would be an amazingly good outcome.
Charles