Hi Ludimagis,
It's good to know that you're enjoying your system as much as ever. I'm
impressed that your 300b SET mates with the Ascendo speakers to the
extent it does. I'm sure that these speakers weren't designed with low
wattage SET amplifiers in mind to drive them. You have 3 desirable
amplifiers to rotate in your very nice system. I haven't any doubt that you
enjoy and appreciate your system and music as much as I do.
Charles,

charles1dad June 18, 2014 15:37

Ludimagis,
Hello,
You have two very different amps with the 300b SET and Hypex N core. Do you enjoy them equally? Does one mate better with your Ascendo speakers(it would seem to favor the N core)? This is an interesting contrast of power amplifiers, must be fun.
Charles,

charles1dad July 08, 2013 21:41

Ludimagis,
Thanks for your impressions. It seems you can`t go wrong with either amplifier.I could see how your Ascendo would respond favorably to the SS Gamut amplifier.
Regards,

charles1dad September 02, 2012 16:23

Hi Ludimagis,
I bet the Lamm pre was a nice addition. What are its advantages and disadvantages compared to your passive pre?

Is the Gamut amp a direct equal to your SET amplifier and does it offer similar tactile,3 dimensionally and the 'presence' factor as some SET are known to do?This is what SET amplifiers seem to do better than most other amplifier types in my experience.
Regards,

charles1dad July 28, 2012 21:28

Hello,
Ludimagis, I don`t know what price range you have in mind for an amplifier. Coincident has just released the MarkII version of the Dragon mono blocks now. This use 211 output tubes in push-pull mode with a 300b driver and an interstage transformer. These are said to be nearly as pure and natural as the Frankenstein but with much more power and able to drive difficult speaker loads. The web site has more details.

charles1dad June 16, 2011 03:47

Ludimagis,
Thanks for the information, I always thought the Ascendo speakers required moderate to high power amps(based on reviews I`ve read) to make them come alive. It`s good to know your 300b amp is capable of driving them to your satisfaction.

charles1dad June 15, 2011 00:33

Ooops,
Forgot to ask, is your 300b amp purely a one of a kind custom built? It looks very well made and with excellent parts.
I`ve never heard the EML 300b tubes, how did you happen to select them?
Thanks,
Charles,

charles1dad June 13, 2011 11:54

Hi,
Ludimagis,I have no doubt your system satisfies you, but I`ll tell you that the Frankenstein MarkII monoblocks are stunningly good.They take a good SET amp`s ability to deliver realism to another level(particularly when used with the upgraded Shuguang Black Treasure 300b tubes).
Best Regards,
Charles,

charles1dad June 13, 2011 11:42

Hello,
This is a very nice system and must provide much musical joy.The components seem well matched.

charles1dad June 12, 2011 12:22