n_maher

I wouldn't worry about that. The Menace's output impedance is quite a bit higher than that and most who listened to it with Grados couldn't have cared less about what the output impedance measurement said the amp should perform like.

Switch to a 6SN7, should be much easier to see. Doesn't sound like your problem is related to anything that simple based on what you said below. i tried listening to the amp earlier today on two separate occasions. both times about 5 minutes into the first song, the left channel doesnt dim and then then die out...it just goes away after a little "bloop" sound. the right channel goes strong as ever but no sound out of the left channel after that "bloop" sound.

I do not recognize you without your avatar.

cj, when the left channel goes out are the filaments still lit (is the tube still glowing)? That would eliminate at least two possible connection problems.

Must be a thing - makes me wonder what kind of thinks that packaging a high-priced component in something that looks like a is a good idea.

$1995 for that? I'm rendered speechless at the full epic fail of the thing.

Nah, The Menace is not a commercially viable product any way you slice it.

Pretty much what I was thinking.

I was thinking VDA, vague disclosure agreement.

Oh shoot, how could I have overlooked the agile approval process™ that is required for all high-end gear entering Florida?

Nope.

It's not, and they aren't worried. I don't think you'll see the new max for a year or so.

Yes, and the fact that they're developing a new flagship line that is not based on modules of any kind. My NDA keeps me from saying more.

But of course. I'll get a better night time shot at some point but that gives you an idea. It's pretty sweet looking when the ring lights up.

I think Asr had one for a brief stint but I can't keep up with his source search anymore.

I can't believe we haven't had any yet, mostly because I don't have the snow blower mounted on the tractor yet.

Good times, I think all 3 of us are off meds right now. Must be time for a new wave of illness.

FYI - I finally got a chance to try my old-school SiK-din with the Touch, works fine. Can't believe that I didn't try it before...

At least the cartoon got it right, I don't know shit.

Wait, whose people are talking to whom? Where am I sending this thing? What's that? I get to keep it? Cool, even with the busted speaker output it rocks.

Oh I know, I just thought that if the left coast lawyer was getting involved I could pull the old double bill trick like you guys like to do.

Is there to be an exchange of monies? If so, I want in!

The next one I build will be 230V capable. No timeline on when it'll be done or what the heck I'm going to do with it. I'm my own worst enemy... Just so we're clear, the amp is still going to Mike. Vicki and I just decided to have a little fun with him.

If we hope to have gifts in the hand's of recipients prior to 12/25 we'd better wrap this up pretty soon. Maybe leave it open till the end of the week?

Oh nos, the cat is out of the bag!