Rob N

I believe this is due to faulty tubes.The sparking/flashing from within the tube was significant and should not happened to a 5687 triode.The first time I switched on I just got the normal heater glow, no fireworks. The only time I've had problems with tube gear was when I connected the two power cords to my SDS-XLR amp unit from the power supply round the wrong way.I got lightning across the rectifier and after switch off all the LED's remained on for sometime as they were receiving capacitor discharge.I spoke to Mikhail who said no damage would have been done and sure enough when I connected the umbilicals the correct way round everything was fine

What possible causes for a good testing tube to do this? Internal short? I've had it happen with an EZ80 rectifier and a 5687 triode

Finally got it

Mine is here in titantium finish!

Have a good day!!

Red Book only

Should get delivery by end of June

Even though I've only used Digital Master 1 & 2 for any length of time,I pretty much decided to go for it.The AMR in the UK is

I'll also mention my listening comparisons to my Marantz CD12.I have been using PS1 phones and SDS-XLR amp hooked up to a PS Audio P600 power plant. The Ensemble in direct comparison to the Marantz does initially impress but it's too detailed and dry sounding for me (if you had alot of very well recoded CD's than it might be a different story).They both have similar sound stages but the Ensemble sounds a little thin and although the Marantz bass is not as well controlled it sounds 'fuller' and much easier to listen to for long periods,more 'natural' you might say. I really like the Digimaster 1 setting on the AMR,the no filter option.It sounds very good more like the CD12 than the Ensemble.It has a 'fuller' sound with a deeper bass than the CD12 but slightly more detailed.It is quite laidback in it's overall presentation which I imagine some would not like.I can listen to AMR for long periods without fatigue.It does require a good half hour warm before listening. The AMR CD77

I now have the AMR CD77 for home demo

Have you heard the CD77 yet?

The Ensemble has a more detailed sound than my other players (Marantz CD12 & MF TriVista) but doesn't appear to have any glare or harshness.The bass depth is very good and more controlled than the MF Trivista which sound a bit 'boomy' by comparison. Still haven't listened enough to come to any definite opinions yet.

Haven't yet heard the CD77 but I'm trryin this at the moment:-

Has anyone heard their CD77 player?

Has anyone used these in any amp? Are they worth the premium price?

How about another question? What's the going rate for an unused NOS pair of PS-1's (late serial number 145)?

Hi Fi system,half price ( for those in the UK).Don't know if it's still available http://www.walrus.co.uk/sechand/supersys.htm

Just to let everyone know I am not planning to sell these now I just wanted to gauge their current value. I bought them from Larry @ Headphile who said they'd never been used.These aren't just mint condition they're NOS.

....brown headband,original wooden box,more or less unused?

He says that those rectifier tubes make a huge difference.

Pics & impressions would be great,thanks

The rectifiers in my power supply are the same as in the Enigma,4B27 or WE 323

I've ordered a new amp section to go with the power supply More details on the configuration:- Power supply: 2 x 45 sec. Delay Relay tubes per power rail with switch for circumventing delay circuit 2 x 323C W.E. rectifier tubes, 2 x 4B27 Tungar tubes with adjustable loading 6 x Voltage regulator tubes 0A3 types, interchangeable with 0C3, 0D3, 0B3 2 x Voltage Pass Regulator tubes Audio Section: Drivers selectable between Type 27, 6SN7, 15E, 717 and others with adapters Output tubes 6SN7, 6BL7 Inputs/outputs/switches 1 pair RCA input 1 pair balanced input 2 pairs Pre-amp out-RCA and balanced 2 pairs loop out - RCA and balanced Switch between RCA and balanced inputs 2 x Shallco stepped attenuators 45 step 1.5 db per step Heater voltage switch selection Voltage selection Bias selection driver Bias selection output Fixed Bias adjust on selection 1 of bais switch Capacitor bleed tactile button with W.E. 395a indicator lamp/lock thyratron

What is the Dragon!!

You should keep in contact (by phone) on a regular basis. I have a custom power supply which I ordered last August that I'm still waiting on.I tend to give him a ring every week or so.He is conscious of the delays but I think they just have so much work on.