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Finale Audio F-3008 amp

Hey folks!
Searching in internet for 300b tube amps I found this http://www.finaleaudio.com/f-3008/
Looks great, especially with upgrades. But I couldn’t found any reviews (expect amp used for various 300b tubes test in http://wallofsound.ca/audioreviews/triode-roundup-seven-common-man-300b-tubes-compared/). Maybe somebody have one of them or heard in audio show / dealer etc.? Also, how this would compare to Line Magnetic LM-210iA integrated (also 300b amp)?
manfredas
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lennewdick > amazing summary and thanks for your info! By the way, what speakers do you use with Finale? I'm looking for suitable 300b amp for my second system. My end goal is to have 300b amp, Omega Super Alnico Monitor speakers. Source will be Tandberg TD-20a R2R player
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d2girls
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In case I wasn't clear I did hear the ffx el84 amp.  not the 300b, but if the ffx was any indication I think the 300b amp he sells would be simply divine. I heard said amp on a pair of arteluthe cadenza 96db eff. horns, and I plan to visit Frank to check out one of his beefier amps (I can try to see if he has a 300b for demo) on Robert Gaboury's new speaker, the La Piccola.
facten
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I do not have nor have I heard the Finale 300b; that said I will piggyback off comments and say that I have the Finale 7189 (II) which is driven by either 7189a or EL 84M tubes. Mine has upgraded Hashimoto transormer, DH Labs gold inputs and Mundorf Silver in Oil Caps, and I inserted NOS rectifier & 12ax7s. The amp is 22wpc, and easily and musically drives my Daedalus Argos V2s (97db). 

I also have a Line Magnetic 518IA 845 tube based integrated; I find that just as enjoyable albeit a different flavor than the Finale 7189 (II). 
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- The F3008 is not 15lbs more like 50lbs. the web sight says close to 50lbs fyi.

- I normal run Living Voice Avatar 2 (R3) 94 db, 6ohm.

Funny thing I picked a set of Omega SAM's three weeks ago that I have been trying on the Finale f 3008 with very good results as well. I'll be writing a review on the Omegas soon but lets just say I'm very impressed with them, for the money fantastic value.

-Frank (from Finale Audio -Triode Labs) is a wonderful guy to deal with I agree about the quality of his equipment. even the entry level stuff starting around $1500 is very good for the money.

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Hi manfredas,
The Finale Triode Lab 300b has a very good word of mouth reputation and particularly with the Hashimoto output transformers. Another Canadian (Toronto area) amplifier I would give serious consideration to is the Coincident Frankenstein MK II. It utilizes custom Japanese transformers and sounds superb. I’ve owned mine for 9 very happy years. I don’t believe you can go wrong with either choice. If you click my avatar you can see the Frankenstein MKII in my system pictures. They are mono blocks  and weigh abut 33 lbs each.
Charles
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