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Yesterday, Doug (fitz43), myself, and Geri met in West Vancouver for a chat and a trunk swap meet. I was returning Doug's Phase Linear 400 amplifier (http://forums.phxaudiotape.com/showthread.php/3912-Phase-Linear-400-(Early-Model-Run)-On-Loan), which I had been borrowing for the past five plus months. Before the PL 400, Doug had offered his modified PL 700 B to try out (http://forums.phxaudiotape.com/showthread.php/3814-Phase-Linear-700-B-On-Loan). I would never say no to such an offer.
Doug had also tapped into a fellow he met at a small audio fair, who was selling sealed cassette tapes. So, I was very fortunate to have Doug pick up a bunch of nice sealed cassettes and some new MiniDiscs to help replenish my stock. He brought these to the meeting we had. Thanks for doing that, Doug, as both he and I got a good deal on NOS tapes and MDs. Please say thank you on my behalf to the seller as I'm quite happy with what I have received. Thanks for alerting me to these items and taking the time and trouble to acquire them for me.
This is the third power amplifier I have been given by Doug to try out. It may not have the super-power output of both Phase Linears I had demoed before this one, but it has some good amp characteristics. I did patch it into my system last night, but didn't get much of a chance to play it. I think this Rotel would make a great combination with the PS Audio IV preamplifier I picked up a short time ago. I haven't tried the PS Audio IV, yet, but I plan to set up a small system using the Rotel amplifier, PS Audio IV preamplifier, Ariston Audio RD-80 turntable, and Pioneer RT-707 open-reel deck. I haven't decided on which speakers - perhaps, the Leak Sandwich speakers.
I will take some better pictures of it, later.
Nando.
Doug had also tapped into a fellow he met at a small audio fair, who was selling sealed cassette tapes. So, I was very fortunate to have Doug pick up a bunch of nice sealed cassettes and some new MiniDiscs to help replenish my stock. He brought these to the meeting we had. Thanks for doing that, Doug, as both he and I got a good deal on NOS tapes and MDs. Please say thank you on my behalf to the seller as I'm quite happy with what I have received. Thanks for alerting me to these items and taking the time and trouble to acquire them for me.
This is the third power amplifier I have been given by Doug to try out. It may not have the super-power output of both Phase Linears I had demoed before this one, but it has some good amp characteristics. I did patch it into my system last night, but didn't get much of a chance to play it. I think this Rotel would make a great combination with the PS Audio IV preamplifier I picked up a short time ago. I haven't tried the PS Audio IV, yet, but I plan to set up a small system using the Rotel amplifier, PS Audio IV preamplifier, Ariston Audio RD-80 turntable, and Pioneer RT-707 open-reel deck. I haven't decided on which speakers - perhaps, the Leak Sandwich speakers.
I will take some better pictures of it, later.
Nando.
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