NAD: Optimus Prime
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NAD: Optimus Prime
First impressions:
Built to be clean and loud. (Built actually as a pedalboard engine) Has an AC15 type shimmer , but turn up the bass and it's got a massive thump. Really percussive, but sweet as well at lower volumes.
Then there's the boost switch which adds lots of snarl to the thump.
Bass and Treble controls offer wide variation. Haven't got the hang of the channel and master volume interactions yet.
Will open it up tomorrow but it appears very well built. Absolutely silent at any gain level.
There's a real possibility this might be my buy of the decade!
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Re: NAD: Optimus Prime
Nice one Slowy, I'm fair jealous.
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Re: NAD: Optimus Prime
Mate if I could afford it, you could too.hamo wrote:Nice one Slowy, I'm fair jealous.
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Re: NAD: Optimus Prime
Have to say I thought this looked like a reliable buy too. Enjoy
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Re: NAD: Optimus Prime
It sure ain't a 5E3! Aluminium chassis, stainless steel faceplate. The cabinet is very well made. It will be a pleasure to replace the Mercedes vents with something more traditional. There's a fan that can be switched off. Don't know if it's really required but it's silent.
Selector switch for 6DZ7 or 6L6 operation. No Biasing required. I assume this means a matched pair would be important?
Even has aluminium shielding on the cabinet base. The 6DZ7: Two EL84s in one bottle.
Selector switch for 6DZ7 or 6L6 operation. No Biasing required. I assume this means a matched pair would be important?
Even has aluminium shielding on the cabinet base. The 6DZ7: Two EL84s in one bottle.
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Re: NAD: Optimus Prime
The only real question mark: Anybody know what this is? The other preamp tube is a 12AX7.
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Re: NAD: Optimus Prime
Wow- that looks really cool. Love those huge bottles! I've got a spare pair of 6L6s if you want some. Yours for the princely sum of zero dollars.
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Re: NAD: Optimus Prime
Looks like an EF86 to me.Slowy wrote:
The only real question mark: Anybody know what this is? The other preamp tube is a 12AX7.
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Re: NAD: Optimus Prime
Never seen anything like those 6d's before, bonkers!
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Re: NAD: Optimus Prime
p.s. The Russian is 6Ж32П ? That is 6J32P the Russian equivalent to EF86 and 6267.
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The KGB have taught you well, comrade.Aquila Rossa wrote:p.s. The Russian is 6Ж32П ? That is 6J32P the Russian equivalent to EF86 and 6267.
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Thank you! I accept.bender wrote:Wow- that looks really cool. Love those huge bottles! I've got a spare pair of 6L6s if you want some. Yours for the princely sum of zero dollars.
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Thanks!Aquila Rossa wrote:p.s. The Russian is 6Ж32П ? That is 6J32P the Russian equivalent to EF86 and 6267.
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