would you mind a dog looking for stones would go with you...?
Translation:
Germans being stoned,
and in that inspired 'condition' getting or trying to get their J2 inspired amp to perfection - replicating the "on-drugs sound" of original ?
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very good translation....!
may be instead of drugs we should look for the right heat on the amp....
Temperature....
You prefer sunny-side-up or easy-over ?
I prefer the Semisouth cooked really hot.
ya nutz ?
Vaterland of Telefunken , Siemens , Klangfilm .............. to name just a few .......
same as going to US of A , and saying - naah ....... I don't care for Indian 'cycles .....
edit: now I'm going to pet my 'funken RL12P35's with stamped Svastika's , to have some relief of this frustration .......
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J2 is still available new
I know Master ZM but we are not talking circuits here...even if one could get the Semisouths...just experimental data with these outputs.
Generg,
I got to thinking....rare thing !!!
program...you have amazingly interesting data from all your testing for a gorgeous article in next Linear Audio Volume.
Thank you CeeVee! But.....
All the honor of good measurement data is to my friend dsdjoy!
And you know he plans a book.....
where can I please get this book?
...go to the end of the line please....waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back.
Ultra Audio reviews the J2:
SoundStageXtreme.com | UltraAudio.com | First Watt J2 Stereo Amplifier
Summary
I expected Nelson Pass’s First Watt J2 power amplifier to be almost as good as a good tube amplifier, but it wasn’t -- it was better than most tube amps I’ve tried. It’s possible to find better-sounding tube amps, but you’d better be prepared to part with a lot more cash.
That's bound to raise a few eyebrows.
SoundStageXtreme.com | UltraAudio.com | First Watt J2 Stereo Amplifier
Summary
I expected Nelson Pass’s First Watt J2 power amplifier to be almost as good as a good tube amplifier, but it wasn’t -- it was better than most tube amps I’ve tried. It’s possible to find better-sounding tube amps, but you’d better be prepared to part with a lot more cash.
That's bound to raise a few eyebrows.
Tweaks for the J2
At this point I am using my J2 for subwoofers but I came across this list of tweaks by a fellow I respect.
I do think he is kidding himself when he claims these (mostly standard) tweaks will bring a J2 to SIT performance. If only it was true ...
First Watt Mods
From the article:
I have no doubt that a tweaked J2 amp would seriously beat the Sit 1 amps. Just removing the LEDs is an amazing upgrade.....try it!
I have long been suspicious of LED's yet I hear people I respect tell me that they are nothing to fear. Any opinions here as to whether this makes any difference?
Another thing he suggests is removing the thermistors which I do not doubt might make a difference but with output devices having a finite supply might not be a good idea at all.
What is the current wisdom on LED's and thermistors as regards their effect on sound quality?
At this point I am using my J2 for subwoofers but I came across this list of tweaks by a fellow I respect.
I do think he is kidding himself when he claims these (mostly standard) tweaks will bring a J2 to SIT performance. If only it was true ...
First Watt Mods
From the article:
I have no doubt that a tweaked J2 amp would seriously beat the Sit 1 amps. Just removing the LEDs is an amazing upgrade.....try it!
I have long been suspicious of LED's yet I hear people I respect tell me that they are nothing to fear. Any opinions here as to whether this makes any difference?
Another thing he suggests is removing the thermistors which I do not doubt might make a difference but with output devices having a finite supply might not be a good idea at all.
What is the current wisdom on LED's and thermistors as regards their effect on sound quality?