The Wall PSETs are probably the best sounding amps that I've had through the house. Just really amazing.
But, I got bit by this SET/SEP bug and picked up a used Dennis Had Inspire HO--the one with the big transformers and, I think, rated 17 watts with near-meltdown KT88s. I'm sure there is a ton of tube-rolling fun to be had, but I'm not yet sure what the options are or whether the rectifier needs to swap out with different power tubes. Hopefully, I can contact him through the auction site. It sounds fantastic and has fairly big balls. Picked up an LP27a pre, too, and, with mesh plate 27s, it produces a lovely and hauntingly organic, but very pleasantly colored, midrange. Very happy, so far, with the Inspires.
I wouldn't say these totally carry over a Cary sound, but closer to Cary than maybe ARC.
Thanks, again, folks. I suspect there would have been disappointment with one of the cheap bling amps.
But, I got bit by this SET/SEP bug and picked up a used Dennis Had Inspire HO--the one with the big transformers and, I think, rated 17 watts with near-meltdown KT88s. I'm sure there is a ton of tube-rolling fun to be had, but I'm not yet sure what the options are or whether the rectifier needs to swap out with different power tubes. Hopefully, I can contact him through the auction site. It sounds fantastic and has fairly big balls. Picked up an LP27a pre, too, and, with mesh plate 27s, it produces a lovely and hauntingly organic, but very pleasantly colored, midrange. Very happy, so far, with the Inspires.
I wouldn't say these totally carry over a Cary sound, but closer to Cary than maybe ARC.
Thanks, again, folks. I suspect there would have been disappointment with one of the cheap bling amps.

