Author Topic: AMX Tube Products (Read 679523 times)

dnk · « **Reply #4830 on:** Mar 10, 2009 at 06:00 PM »

Quote from: AMXTube on Mar 04, 2009 at 09:35 PM

Shall I call the 6C33C tube amplifier Lucy, for lucifer, belz, for belzeebub? Huwag baka maposses. hehehe

Huwag pangalan ng babae, baka magselos ang misis ko.

sana abot kaya ang presyo... para mataas ang WAF. Any price updates?

louiesia · « **Reply #4831 on:** Mar 10, 2009 at 08:35 PM »

meron na ba 0% interest ?

AMXTube · « **Reply #4832 on:** Mar 12, 2009 at 10:54 PM »

Quote from: dnk on Mar 10, 2009 at 06:00 PM

Huwag pangalan ng babae, baka magselos ang misis ko.

sana abot kaya ang presyo... para mataas ang WAF. Any price updates?

Oo mahirap yoon. Away yoon and away you go. Hahahah. How about "Black Dragon"? We are doing it in all black fashion.

AMXTube · « **Reply #4833 on:** Mar 12, 2009 at 10:55 PM »

Quote from: louiesia on Mar 10, 2009 at 08:35 PM

meron na ba 0% interest ?

We have been following up BDO, but I will update you on the approval.

By the way we are having a limited "Stimulus Package Sale" starting March 13, this Friday, a few Integrated amps will go on sale. Less 20% on Cash basis purchases. If you pay card we will give you 15% discount. The following items are on sale: 1 Forte KT88 with Remote Control, 1 Overture 6550, 1 Forte KT77, and 1 Rhapsody EL34 Parallel Single Ended. For specs please visit www.amxtubeaudio.com

taurus_cute · « **Reply #4834 on:** Mar 12, 2009 at 11:27 PM »

DEAR AMX: I'm mildly intrigued by the "stimulus-priced" OVERTURE 6550. I have no decent sound system but I have a Denon universal player and an AKG headphone. Kindly tell me what speaker brand and specs will you recommend for this tube amplifier, and second, is the 6550 useful too for private listening thru the AKG?

When stating a suggestion for the speaker please cite bookshelf sizes only, or something whose dimensions can at least be placed even inside an Orocan chest drawer compartment. My home is too small. As well, please cite dimensions for the 6550, how does it compare from two hollow blocks sitting side by side?

Finally, can the promo-priced Overture be valued at best, at 25% less if paid in cash and do you deliver to Cavite province? Will be gratefull for your closest consideration.

dnk · « **Reply #4835 on:** Mar 13, 2009 at 12:09 PM »

Quote from: AMXTube on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:54 PM

Oo mahirap yoon. Away yoon and away you go. Hahahah. How about "Black Dragon"? We are doing it in all black fashion.

If I may make suggestions...

How about the name Sveta? SVETA is a Russian female name that means Light. I think this will give it a Russian identity.

Aparently, Svetlana is also a female name that means light. Is there by any chance that the 6C33C tubes to be used are Svetlanas?

as for the color scheme, I would like Sveta to dress in Chrome and RED (as in USSR communist Red) to blend in with the theme.

Although I have read in this thread that Sir Andrew can customize the finish to customer's specs, I wish the production model would be made as such so I don't have to pay a premium price

Hehehe baka-sakali lang...

Even before hearing it, I am 80% sold on this amp already, with the remaining 20% to be determined by the price. I already own 2 AMX amps and a preamp all bought 2nd hand and I am very happy with them. Im sure this new one will not disappoint.

May ETA na ba?

oweidah · « **Reply #4836 on:** Mar 13, 2009 at 03:35 PM »

also await to hear 6c33c horny tubes

since its a russian tube, here are other names you may wanna consider:
COMRADE
hammer&sickle
internationale
tatiana olga nikita
glasnost perestroika ?
1812

AMXTube · « **Reply #4837 on:** Mar 17, 2009 at 08:38 PM »

Quote from: oweidah on Mar 13, 2009 at 03:35 PM

also await to hear 6c33c horny tubes

since its a russian tube, here are other names you may wanna consider:
COMRADE
hammer&sickle
internationale
tatiana olga nikita
glasnost perestroika ?
1812
Thank you guys for all the suggestion, i will keep them in mind. A red amp, why not? Its a swell idea.

dnk · « **Reply #4838 on:** Mar 18, 2009 at 11:33 AM »

Veering away from em Russians, Sir Andrew, can you make tube cages for this amp?

Please PM me the details. Tnx.

louiesia · « **Reply #4839 on:** Mar 19, 2009 at 09:37 PM »

Quote from: AMXTube on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:55 PM

We have been following up BDO, but I will update you on the approval.

By the way we are having a limited "Stimulus Package Sale" starting March 13, this Friday, a few Integrated amps will go on sale. Less 20% on Cash basis purchases. If you pay card we will give you 15% discount. The following items are on sale: 1 Forte KT88 with Remote Control, 1 Overture 6550, 1 Forte KT77, and 1 Rhapsody EL34 Parallel Single Ended. For specs please visit www.amxtubeaudio.com

will your cd tube buffer be on sale too?

BigBert-2 · « **Reply #4840 on:** Mar 20, 2009 at 08:25 AM »

Quote from: AMXTube on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:55 PM

We have been following up BDO, but I will update you on the approval.

By the way we are having a limited "Stimulus Package Sale" starting March 13, this Friday, a few Integrated amps will go on sale. Less 20% on Cash basis purchases. If you pay card we will give you 15% discount. The following items are on sale: 1 Forte KT88 with Remote Control, 1 Overture 6550, 1 Forte KT77, and 1 Rhapsody EL34 Parallel Single Ended. For specs please visit www.amxtubeaudio.com

Sir Andrew pa PM naman ng discounted cash price ng Rhapsody EL34 Parallel Single Ended. TIA

Raygun · « **Reply #4841 on:** Mar 23, 2009 at 11:18 PM »

Just wanted to thank you Sir Andrew for the wonderful little 5 watt SE el84 amp I got from Kinetic Audio last week. I was so pleasantly surprised how loud it can get, it easily drives my 90 db floorstanders. Especially after trying out my dear friend Oweidah's generous gift of NOS tubes (Matsus**ta and Amperex), it's everything I ever wanted from my audio -- airy, detailed, natural-sounding with great imaging. They would have saved me a lot of unnecessary gear expenses if I had found them earlier. But all's well that ends well. (It's even a terrific match with my analog source-- Gr-1 TT to a Pro-ject Phono box).

Thanks again and kindest regards.

@oweidah -- Many thanks again bro.

oweidah · « **Reply #4842 on:** Mar 24, 2009 at 08:24 AM »

Quote from: Raygun on Mar 23, 2009 at 11:18 PM

Just wanted to thank you Sir Andrew for the wonderful little 5 watt SE el84 amp I got from Kinetic Audio last week. I was so pleasantly surprised how loud it can get, as it easily it drives my 90 db floorstanders. Especially after trying out my dear friend Oweidah's generous gift of NOS tubes (Matsus**ta and Amperex). It's everything I ever wanted from my audio -- airy, detailed, natural-sounding with great imaging. They would have saved me a lot of unnecessary gear expenses if I had found these earlier. But all's well that ends well. (It's even a terrific match with my analog source-- Gr-1 TT to a Pro-ject Phono box).

Thanks again and kindest regards.

@oweidah -- Many thanks again bro.

thankyou too bro. sa mga bigay mo!

enjoy the music with your amx 5watter!

btw the el84s are national tubes (bought from pacific @raon mura lang yan 250@ yata) and the amperex A.frames tho rare, were tested weak, same as the L-frames i'm using now

cheers!

Brian_mico · « **Reply #4843 on:** Mar 25, 2009 at 03:57 PM »

Sir Andrew, many thanks for the repair of my mono block KT77... mukhang bago na naman uli

also thanks to your personnel Pete and Edwin (hope i got their name right) for the tip on how to take care of my gears...

AMXTube · « **Reply #4844 on:** Mar 27, 2009 at 09:38 PM »

Quote from: louiesia on Mar 19, 2009 at 09:37 PM

will your cd tube buffer be on sale too?

Sorry sir, CD buffer is still out of stock. We hope to introduce a new one in the very near future, using only one tube 1/2 of a twin triode/channel and running at lower voltage. We are still doing some listening tests.

AMXTube · « **Reply #4845 on:** Mar 27, 2009 at 09:41 PM »

Quote from: Brian_mico on Mar 25, 2009 at 03:57 PM

Sir Andrew, many thanks for the repair of my mono block KT77... mukhang bago na naman uli also thanks to your personnel Pete and Edwin (hope i got their name right) for the tip on how to take care of my gears...

Enjoy it, the tubes are still strong and should be good for more years. Thank you too.

John E. · « **Reply #4846 on:** Apr 18, 2009 at 01:20 AM »

how much kaya pa custom cage ng amx cd buffer?

tia!

Bassboy · « **Reply #4847 on:** Apr 25, 2009 at 01:11 AM »

Ano ba sir andrew ang best place to start with tubes? CD buffer? SET? PP? Please help a noob.

muypogi · « **Reply #4848 on:** May 07, 2009 at 06:06 PM »

Boss Andrew YGPM, though not on tubes. . .

AMXTube · « **Reply #4849 on:** May 14, 2009 at 09:23 PM »

Quote from: muypogi on May 07, 2009 at 06:06 PM

Boss Andrew YGPM, though not on tubes. . .

Sorry did not get the meaning of YGPM.

Oh BTW the Devil Amp had been playing for a couple of weeks in Pioneer and a foreigner fell in love with it. But its not yet for sale, kasi test run. That devil amp sure runs as hot as hell at 24 watts /channel class A.> Temp rose to 300 deg C Its back in the lab for some modifications. I could not post here in pinoy dvd , kasi i became unfamiliar with the new layout. Nawala ang tube and audio forums. Puro DVD and HT ang nasa directory. I just tried the search box so I am here. I thought they have removed the thread altogether.

AMXTube · « **Reply #4850 on:** May 16, 2009 at 10:26 AM »

Quote from: Bassboy on Apr 25, 2009 at 01:11 AM

Ano ba sir andrew ang best place to start with tubes? CD buffer? SET? PP? Please help a noob.

To answer your question, let me base on what I have observed.
. It all depends on the money you want to spend first.

1.. low budget: CD buffer, will let you experience "tube warmth" if your ear is sensitive to this peculiar quality.

2. SET is ultimate tube sound enjoyment if you have high sensitivity loudspeakers, that is 92dB or higher. The higher the better. Horn loaded, with 2 or 3 watts, fantastic.

3. PP if you have those difficult to drive "modern" inefficient loudspeakers with tons of crossovers, large capacitors high wattage ratings, bought accidentally or otherwise, a hand me down or got in bargain.

4. PP if you are "the rock guy pump up the volume, hey neighbor I've got great stereo, lets party-type of
listener, couple them with high efficiency horn loaded speakers, possibly bi-amp them, and help it with a little more bass with 18 inch woofers. Exciting!

5. if you are the private type, "its my music kind of Guy, in my own little private world of music", then get on with tube headphone amp. It's is not very expensive.

So , different strokes for different folks. and I respect every man's choice.

muypogi · « **Reply #4851 on:** May 21, 2009 at 09:07 AM »

Boss Andrew sent you a PM regarding the 12VDC regulated power supply I got.

xdaatom206 · « **Reply #4852 on:** May 28, 2009 at 12:55 PM »

is the sale still ongoing?

AMXTube · « **Reply #4853 on:** May 28, 2009 at 10:01 PM »

Quote from: xdaatom206 on May 28, 2009 at 12:55 PM

is the sale still ongoing?

Yes, there are a few items still on sale. Check it out.

ramble_on · « **Reply #4854 on:** May 29, 2009 at 12:45 PM »

sir pa pm ng price for the 12v power supply. thanks

AMXTube · « **Reply #4855 on:** May 29, 2009 at 09:35 PM »

Quote from: ramble_on on May 29, 2009 at 12:45 PM

sir pa pm ng price for the 12v power supply. thanks

WE NOW HAVE A 2 AMPERE VERSION.

gob · « **Reply #4856 on:** Jun 14, 2009 at 01:25 AM »

Quote from: AMXTube on Nov 08, 2008 at 12:15 AM

This 4 watt/ch baby amp can really rock. It can drive the Jlab Focal Cobalt with deep bass and crisp highs.Audition this amp>

sir andrew inquire ko po, pa pm pls price. thanks

bz · « **Reply #4857 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 10:36 AM »

Quote from: Raygun on Mar 23, 2009 at 11:18 PM

Just wanted to thank you Sir Andrew for the wonderful little 5 watt SE el84 amp I got from Kinetic Audio last week. I was so pleasantly surprised how loud it can get, it easily drives my 90 db floorstanders. Especially after trying out my dear friend Oweidah's generous gift of NOS tubes (Matsus**ta and Amperex), it's everything I ever wanted from my audio -- airy, detailed, natural-sounding with great imaging. They would have saved me a lot of unnecessary gear expenses if I had found them earlier. But all's well that ends well. (It's even a terrific match with my analog source-- Gr-1 TT to a Pro-ject Phono box).

Thanks again and kindest regards.

@oweidah -- Many thanks again bro.

Raygun,
Welcome to the el84 club. with a set of high sensitive speakers the el84 can be a giant killer too. Latter in life when you get to listen to some 1 watter amp on a set of those high sensitive drivers you might say to yourself "why on earth do I even need a 5 for that matter. But for now enjoy them. Say that gave me an idea why don't we form an el84 amx club where in we can share our experiences? Syempre, si Andrew ang ninong. He takes care of the coffee pag may meet sa shop nya. Hahaha. Game ka ba Andrew?
Raygun, have you tried AB ing your project with andrew's tube phono preamp yet? Tell me if you are going to do that and I'll be there.

bz · « **Reply #4858 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 10:44 AM »

Andrew,
How's my vintage Pioneer tube reciever coming along? What about my Sansui Tuner? Giant killer na rin ba sila?
bz

bz · « **Reply #4859 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 11:59 AM »

Am I on the right track in my quest for a good sound?
This is what I ask myself when I was contemplating buying my first tube amp. What makes them different? Technology wise I am challenge but one thing for sure I like to listen to live musice whether jazz or classical music (UP conservatory or other schools having their recitals or concerts are venue to get oneself familiar with them sound. If you have the money go to CCP or a bar gig). Therefore, the stereo hardware set up should come close to those natural timber and sound from the instruments will be my best bet..... Therefore the only way to choose them is using your own pair of ears and choose the combination that you LIKE. Not your friends nor the sales rep. It takes some patience and it sure is a journey in discovering what you really like. This "like" changes also in time and also depends on one's mood.
What makes the parts different between the AMX and the branded ones. I guess there are not much difference because they can be sourced from the same manufacturer if you want to.
What makes the design different? I guess most of the tube manufacturers were using 70 years old tried and tested designs. I don't think there are new designs maybe inovation of the design but the basic designs were from the '30s.
Assembly? I have no doubt with Filipino skills.
Marketing? I think this is where it makes a big difference. The branded imported ones have great marketing strategies.
AB ing? You try it yourself. Don't be shock when you found out that your very expensive gears are not much far away from the AMX. (my experience) At times a big frustration when you found out the AMX brewed sounded better.
Economics? Is spending thousands of pesos more (branded) worth the sound?
Is it proper to compare them? I guess only those who are into audio using their ears with a budget will be more than willing to compare them. And these are those who says to themselves "I don't care what brand or who made it as long as it sounded good..... and within my budget".
Can an AMX tube be as expensive as the branded ones? Why not. Give andrew the specs of using silver wires, 5,000 peso plus per capacitors, NOS tubes etc and you got an expensive gear. But will that sound be worth the money? Your choice again.
Is Andrew deaf? Now that's very important question. if the people behind an amp does not know the difference between a good violin and a bad violin sounds we got a problem. I ask Andrew myself how does he keep up to the technologies to mentain or improve the sound of the amps and he said......."I go to CCP to remind myself of the timber and sound of the instruments" I personally heard an interview with andrew by a media man on why and how he got started into manufacturing amps. He said " I basically love music." Seems far from the question but a good answer.
Is the amp tweakable? I once had a dream of owning a very expensive gold plated amp. my biggest fear was is it worth the money and can I tweak it latter? Or what if a cheaper one comes along and outperform my expensive ones? that gave me a big dilema cuz I am assuming that these foreign branded ones were already the ultimate and the reading from the audio magazines have shown they are up there in the scale........but what if I want to change the sound a little bit do i have the courage to tweak it? What if a cheaper one sounded good also? Are my ears deaf or are the writers being paid to do a good write up. I concluded that I should get a tube that will have the opportunity to tweak and yet not costing an arm and a leg. One day it made me feel so good when I found out that the very expensive amp that I was dreaming of was also being sold in Andrew's store (seond hand). I ask the sales rep there what's the story behind it and he said it was formerly owned by a Japanese guy who didn't like the sound and requested andrew to tweak it but after listening to one of AMX model he decided to trade it in for an AMX. I never made an offer or even try to ask how much he is selling it for.

Am I still on the right track?