Hello Henry, I follow the link but it says product not found...I am also following the Romeyn amps..based in an HYpex module....do you know how they compare? ANd just in case you know: I read a SET amp is something special etc...ANd i am following an used Coincident Frankenstein MkII..it is only 8 watts though...do you have any experience in single ended SET and what is your opinion compared to the mivera? Thanky you, martin
Hey Martin, Yes it doesn't exist as he's making his own enclosures that are nicer and heavier now... and of course more expensive. The insides are the same and you can see them if you click on the Icepower Shop tab at the top. He has a standard and premium version. I have the premium parts except for the binding posts. I think the two are $1500 and $1800 respectively now.
Based on what I've read, I'd shy away from the hypex technology.
SETs are really nice and smooth with great midrange. Nice with Horns. They tend to lack bass resolution and slam, but they are delightful in many ways. SETs sound natural and right imparting a non-fatiguing ease to music. I have a couple in the house and won't give them up. I have two el-84 and one 300b . The 300b is a great tube IMO, but pricey.
Also, many here have Transcendent Sound OTLs that offer more solid state bass accuracy. And don't discount the Amp Camp Amp. diyAudio had them in stock for about two days, then sold out again. They should be back soon and you can get on the notification list. Easy to build and now in one chassis. Great with Horns and well under $1000. You could buy a kit and chassis and pay someone to assemble it and still be well within budget.
https://diyaudiostore.com/collections/kits/products/amp-camp-amp-kit?variant=7072933085218If you decide the ACA is for you, grab a chassis (April 15) and then jump on the parts when they notify you.
I haven't heard the Coincident amps, but I've read good things about them.
I'm using the Mivera amp with big Bozaks and the Ultravalve with the Horns.
As Ed says: "Choices are bad."
