There is an article where Nelson utilizes a new Genesic GA10JT12 transistor.
Perhaps you could consider this the Zen Ten.
The article states, "...my attorney who informs me that it is time to renew the Zen™ trademark, requiring an example of its use."
http://www.firstwatt.com/pdf/art_zen_ ga10jt12.pdf
Perhaps you could consider this the Zen Ten.
The article states, "...my attorney who informs me that it is time to renew the Zen™ trademark, requiring an example of its use."
http://www.firstwatt.com/pdf/art_zen_ ga10jt12.pdf
I think there will be an F8 before Zen 10, but I think there are still a couple tricks
to be had with single stage amp.
Interestingly, while I hold trademark in California, someone else registered US
federal trademark. Might be a problem for the European company that just
announced design contract with John Curl using "Zen" name.
to be had with single stage amp.
Interestingly, while I hold trademark in California, someone else registered US
federal trademark. Might be a problem for the European company that just
announced design contract with John Curl using "Zen" name.
Mr Pass, have you ever had a problem naming a device because of superstition revolving around numbers?
Happened to Wilson Audio when a new version of the WATT-Puppies was released years ago. Just curious.
Happened to Wilson Audio when a new version of the WATT-Puppies was released years ago. Just curious.
Not really. One can also think a number brings good luck.
One can also think a number is just a number.
Anyway, I got off topic. Sorry.
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Unique cultural sensitivities are definitely a thing. I did some work on a chinese new year Cognac promotion at a Casino, with a large number of Chinese origin tourists. The artwork was done with a lot of white, and unbeknownst to the design team, that color was associated with funerals in China... and definitely not good fortune.
Dunno if that pertains particularly to amp designs, but it's kinda funny in retrospect.
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Dunno if that pertains particularly to amp designs, but it's kinda funny in retrospect.
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Not to usurp the guy, but he did say once that Aleph 4 was a no-go in China.. (akin to Chevy Nova in South America). Serendipitous bad luck!
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