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The Ten Octave Audio Model LP1 tube preamplifiers are now in production. http://www.tenoctaveaudio.com/images/10OA-LP1-faceplate.jpg This is the production version of the preamp that was previewed at the Carver Fest 2018. Each unit is currently hand-built when we receive an order, although we are planning to have several in inventory for immediate shipment as time allows. The normal price on these units offered wholesale to retailers will be $xxx. We expect the retail pricing to be about $1,099. We are offering a special price for one unit each to current (as of March 3, 2019) Carver site members (until the end of March 2019.) That special price is no longer available . This price includes a custom made double wall shipping box with dense foam inserts to prevent any damage in shipping and it should be reusable. Technical features of the LP1 Line stage tube preamp: double thickness printed circuit board to prevent flex or damage from repeated tube insertions for those who love to roll tubes! double thickness copper traces on pcb 4" height allows buyer to use 12AX7 tubes with adapter if desired uses ultra low noise, minimum 5000 hour life 6N2-EV mil spec tubes that have much lower microphonic levels and lower floor noise than even the best 12AX7s available Cardas audio grade silver solder used for the entire build Tube rectified power supply high quality sealed ALPS potentiometer volume control heavy (16) gauge powder coated steel case on all sides audio grade capacitors... MKP, Panasonic and Wima used in the audio path carbon comp resistors selected to optimize audio quality and used in specific locations where carbon comps produce a higher quality sound in tube applications. Allen Bradleys are used in most cases. ground plane grid for lower floor noise Regulated and fully adjustable DC power used for all audio tube filament voltages. This is rarely found even in the most expensive units relay switched inputs RCA shorting plugs included for unused inputs heavy duty heat sink on filament voltage regulation transistor custom wound power transformer gold plated RCA jacks thick custom anodized aluminum faceplate We think it sounds great, too. Feedback about the early units produced: “freaking awesome” “first impression is wow!” “I am BLOWN away with the 275/10 Octave combination. It’s as good as anything I’ve ever heard.” “Sounds better than my Sunfire.” "This is an amazing preamp. I think I've finally got a system together that I'm really happy with. It pairs perfectly with the 275." member buyer in Illinois, "Sounds great.. Have the factory 12AX7s in the 350s and its very nice. Enjoying the hell out of it!" member buyer in Arizona, "I installed it in a test system and it sounds great." "it’s a superbly made, well crafted instrument!" Trav0810's review: To order please send iamjohngalt a private message and include your email and cell/text contact so we can make arrangements for payment, manufacture, and shipment. Bill (fxbill) and David (iamjohngalt) Ten Octave Audio http://www.tenoctaveaudio.com/images/10OA-LP1-front1.jpg http://www.tenoctaveaudio.com/images/10OA-LP1-interior4front.jpg http://www.tenoctaveaudio.com/images/10OA-LP1-interior5back.jpg http://www.tenoctaveaudio.com/images/10OA-LP1-pcb1.jpg http://www.tenoctaveaudio.com/images/10OA-LP1-relay-inputs1.jpg http://www.tenoctaveaudio.com/images/10OA-LP1-interior3-sel-pot.jpg http://www.tenoctaveaudio.com/images/10OA-LP1-interior2.jpg http://www.tenoctaveaudio.com/images/10OA-LP1-power-button1.jpg

Talking Heads Slippery People

10000 Maniacs - These Are Days

“I think I’ll have two chickens...” ~The Hound

REO Speedwagon - Roll with the changes

Jazz Is Dead, Laughing Waters.

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Argent Hold Your Head Up (HQ)

The Fixx Secret Separation

Some of you may already know me and my association with Phase Linear over the years. I shared a website with Dean Nissen (the last factory service manager at Phase Linear's Lynnwood, Washington location). I worked with Dean for 25+ years restoring Phase Linear gear. Here is a link to an archived copy of “THE OFFICIAL PHASE LINEAR (LYNNWOOD) HOMEPAGE” I shared with Dean. https://web.archive.org/web/20081011172518/hometown.aol.com/phasetek NOTE: Some of the links no longer work. By the way, I moved to northeast several years ago from the Seattle area. Ed

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No really, it should be from ST. The visual is much better. "Act natural, say nothing". Igor in Young Frankenstein.

Talking Heads Girlfriend Is Better (HQ)

Duran Duran Girls On Film

Right turn Clyde. ray seems to be a bit of Eastwood here

Def Leppard Pour Some Sugar On Me

Jackson Browne Doctor My Eyes (HQ)

Elton John Bennie and the Jets

Hot Tuna Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning

Van Halen Hot For Teacher (HQ)

Scandal Goodbye and You (HQ)

Joan Jett Crimson and Clover (HQ)

Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song

Howdy, kick back pour 2 fingers or so of your favorite libation fire up a stogie and crank up some tunes. It’s fine here. ray

"I have a tender spot in my heart for cripples, bastards and broken things." — Tyrion "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die." — Cersei

Philo Beddoe : "I ain't gonna be hitting you with my face."

Wayne, Well that isn't quite true. I do know a lot about Bob Carver and Phase Linear. However, it is primarily throughout his earlier years and at Phase Linear until he left in the spring of 1978. I have very little knowledge of his later years at Carver, Sunfire, etc. D. Ladely knows more about Bob than anybody and has known him since they first met at the University of Washington Physics department in 1962. Dave and Bob probably still see each other almost on a daily basis. Bob's life story would make a fascinating book. Bob's mom was Tina Carver a "B" grade film star. She also did some tv shows late in her career. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0142588/ If my memory serves me correct, D. Ladely helped create a family tree either on ancestry dot com or genealogybank dot com under the name Tina J. Carver. In it one can find some interesting details about Bob you will not find anywhere else. Ed

I tracked a lot of Boeing documents to establish requirements for our calibration procedures while I worked at Boeing. There was no one else like me in metrology who did that. They included tool drawings, engineering drawings, facilities documents, process specs, etc. Utilizing PSDS, Redars, Edcoms, Documentum, etc. I also tracked national and international standards via IHS (via an automatic notification system) . I proposed to management that we build out the calibration procedure index to have tie-ins not only to the software documents but to these other documents as well. This was to ensure that the calibration technicians always working to the latest revisions. When I left there were some procedures with out-of-date Boeing authoritative requirements (reference material) in them. I am not sure how far they got with it as I was working on it just before I retired. No one else had the same passion for the job as I did. I wish I was still at Boeing, as I now have a list of industry standards related to audio that I could have obtained for free like you can now.

Ed knows more about Bob Carver than even Bob knows! He is the source on Phase Linear and Carver history.

I hope to get back to the Seattle area within the next few months. I spent (13) of my (25) years working for Boeing in Everett metrology (calibration) labs writing calibration procedures. The last 10 years at Boeing, I handled the calibration procedure/software release process (after the merger with McDonnell Douglas) for all the Boeing calibration laboratories throughout the U.S.A. There are approx. 350+ technicians and 1.2 million pieces of test equipment (in Boeing's asset management system). The procedure index started out with approximately 20,000 procedures. We consolidated it down to approx. 10,000 procedures. Additionally, we had approximately 2,000 software documents. Previous to working for Boeing, I worked for Northwest Calibration Systems and Pacific Testing Labs. Before that, I also owned a recording studio, did some live sound and a little radio work.......

Elmo Testifies... https://goo.gl/images/HsM6xd

What does a 75 year old Woman have between Her Breasts that a 25 year old doesn't? Her Navel...

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