Selling my Dennis Had (of Cary Audio fame) Inspire single ended pentode stereo amplifier. This is a Dennis Had designed and professionally hand built by him tube amp that is capable of running a variety of output tubes. I purchased it directly from Dennis and I am the only owner. It is a high output version, as evidenced by the larger output transformers. With KT88 tubes the power output is 17 watts per channel. With my new speakers I need more power, otherwise I would not be selling because this is a sweet sounding amp. It runs extremely quiet and while it sounds like a tube amp, it does not sound like what Dennis calls an "old man's amp". The amp has an input impedance of 100k ohms. Included in the sale are the following. Rectifier tubes: 1. RCA 5U4G (purchase from Andy at Vintage Tube Services) 2. Emerson 5U4G 3. RCA 5U4GB 4. JJ GZ34 5. Sovtek 5Y3GT Input driver tubes: 1. Raytheon JAN 6SN7GT / VT-231 2. Psvane CV-181 Output tubes: 1. JJ KT88 2. JJ 6V6S 3. Genalex Gold Lion KT77 Other output tubes that can be used with this amp: 6550, KT90, KT120, KT150, 6CA7. The amp and original shipping box are in excellent condition. The amp will be sent to 48 contiguous states by FedEx ground for $30 fixed rate fee. (Fully insured.) Paypal add 3%. Below is from the eBay ad when I bought it in July 2016. I also have a PDF file of the actual eBay listing I can send to any interested buyer.
"INSPIRE FIRE-BOTTLE" NEW HIGHER POWER 17 WATT PER CHANNEL SINGLE-ENDED STEREO AMPLIFIER SINGLE-ENDED CLASS A SPECIAL EDITION "LATEST HO EDITION" INSPIRE TUBE AMPLIFIER by DENNIS HAD FEATURING THE KT-88/6550 BEAM POWER VACUUM TUBE IN A SINGLE-ENDED, CLASS A, 17 WATT DESIGN KT88 GENALEX OUTPUT TUBES 6SN7 INPUT DRIVER 5AR4, GZ-34 RECTIFIER TUBE
REGULATED OUTPUT KT-88 SCREEN GRID B+ VOLTAGE REGULATED DC, B+ VOLTAGE ON DRIVER TUBE REGULATED DC POSITIVE CATHODE BIAS ON DRIVER TUBE INDIVIDUAL FILAMENT TRANSFORMERS FOR EACH OUTPUT TUBE CUSTOM DESIGNED AIR-GAP 20 WATT OUTPUT TRANSFORMERS TO MATCH KT-88 TUBES AT FULL BANDWIDTH
I have designed and built in just about every special part but the kitchen sink in this new high output SE amplifier
Every Inspire amplifier and preamplifier is a new cool thing that never existed before today. I just love designing, building and sharing these single-ended class "A" amplifiers with music lovers. This afternoon I am offering a special version of the original Fire-Bottle, powerful single-ended class A amplifier featuring the famous KT-88, 6550 output tubes. I gotta tell ya, the sonic presentation delivered by this amplifier will revitalize your musical enjoyment. You'll be listening to your record/music collection as if you were hearing the performers for the first time. This jewel delivers the emotion of the music ... big time. The amp plays like a 50 watter with amazing control and slam. I consider this a "life-time" amplifier. If you have ever wondered about this single-ended vacuum tube audio craze ..... now is the time for an Inspire "Fire-Bottle" SE amplifier in your home listening room. No matter the choice of music you enjoy or the playback equipment you use, this affordable Inspire will reward the listener with the emotional impact and realism of the original score.
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