The Audio Geek!

No news is frustrating news.....

My Red Rose Music power amplifier has finally squeaked, hummed, squawked and crackled once too often and has now been disconnected, ready to be boxed up to go to some hi fi hospital somewhere for a little intensive care.

As reported a couple of posts ago, my system should really move into full bloom with a decent pre-amplifier and now I need some new power amplification as well. The hunt was on.

Also, in anticipation, I arranged for a dedicated 20 amp power line to be run from the main switch box to the listening room ready for some new kit.

After some deliberation, research and exuberance, an order was placed for a tube pre / power mono block combo, with the power amps featuring my favourite tube, the EL34. Without giving too much away, I can say that the new equipment is Australian made.

That was three weeks ago and the units are still in transit. The wait is killing me.........