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Another great piece written by JS.
Description: Single-ended triode monoblock amplifier: Tube complement (each): 2 x 300B, 2 x 5R4, 1 x 6SN7. Output impedance: adjustable, for 116 ohms. Output power at 1kHz for 0.3% THD: 10W RMS (10dBW). Power bandwidth at 8W: 40Hz15kHz – dB; 40Hz30kHz 3dB. Input sensitivity for rated output: 450mV RMS. Input impedance >100k ohms. Power consumption 140W each.
Dimensions: 8" (203mm) W by 9" (229mm) H by 20.5" (521mm) D. Weight: 65 lbs (29.5kg).
Price: $13,000/pair (1996); no longer available (2012).
Manufacturer: Jadis S.A.R.L., Villedubert, France. US Distributor: Northstar Leading the Way, Durango, CO 81302 (1996); Bluebird Music Ltd., 310 Rosewell Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4R 2B2, Canada. Tel: (416) 638-8207. Fax: (416) 638-8115. Web: www.bluebirdmusic.com.
Another great piece written by JS.
It seems to me it would have more validity if you had someone like Roger Waters, or Neil Young saying that it sounds like he intended when he created the original in the studio in the first place. Otherwise what do you have?