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Post by stam on Mar 10, 2017 13:04:15 GMT -6
Hi Guys, I am happy to introduce the new SA-2A MKII. This improves upon our original LA-2A clone released in 2015. Several improvements have been made to ensure an improvement in on our previous one. In order of importance: New UTC A-10 and A-24 replicas by Sowter transformers. Closer in tone and sepcs to the original, these are practically identical sounding to the original transformers. New NOS Allen Bradley carbon resistors, replaces metal film resistors on the audio path for a more vintage tone, just like the original. New 4th generation Kenettek T4B, even closer to the original in specs. New Solen Fast metalized polypropylene output capacitor, improves high frequency response (not on the picture) Same price as before, available for pre-orders, shipments begin in June, limited run.  Picture: |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2017 16:11:57 GMT -6
Hi Stam. Will orders for an SA2A through your website now automatically mean the MKII version? Thanks.
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Post by stam on Mar 11, 2017 7:28:02 GMT -6
Yes sir!
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Post by indiehouse on Mar 11, 2017 8:37:07 GMT -6
Hey stam, Am I still able to able to upgrade my MKI with MKII components? Are you able to post a guide doc? |
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Post by Guitar on Mar 11, 2017 17:31:09 GMT -6
What a brilliant product! I am tempted to own one even though I am well versed in DIY! looks fantastic.
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Post by Ward on Mar 11, 2017 21:47:21 GMT -6
What a brilliant product! I am tempted to own one even though I am well versed in DIY! looks fantastic. Strongly recommended. My CL1b is very jealous of my Stam Sa2a these days... and my LA2a's? Won't even talk to me anymore. |
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Post by winetree on Mar 13, 2017 13:11:40 GMT -6
Hey stam , Am I still able to able to upgrade my MKI with MKII components? Are you able to post a guide doc? Stam, You stated in earlier posts you would provide info to upgrade the MKI. Other than the posted pictures there has been no replies or info posted. I even emailed you without any response. I pretty much have it figured out. In the picture the carbon comp resistors placement can be seen. However there is a poly cap next to C9 who's placement is not on the P.S.B. How is this attached. It sucks when you buy a new 1st time product to help out a new company and then the new and improved product comes out for the same price and with no promised customer support for the first version. I think next time I'll wait. |
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Post by ChaseUTB on Mar 13, 2017 13:42:41 GMT -6
My communication with Stam has been better the past week. Try giving him an email again..
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Post by stam on Mar 15, 2017 5:28:32 GMT -6
Hey stam , Am I still able to able to upgrade my MKI with MKII components? Are you able to post a guide doc? Stam, You stated in earlier posts you would provide info to upgrade the MKI. Other than the posted pictures there has been no replies or info posted. I even emailed you without any response. I pretty much have it figured out. In the picture the carbon comp resistors placement can be seen. However there is a poly cap next to C9 who's placement is not on the P.S.B. How is this attached. It sucks when you buy a new 1st time product to help out a new company and then the new and improved product comes out for the same price and with no promised customer support for the first version. I think next time I'll wait. Guide doc has been uploaded: stamaudio.com/schematics.html , scroll down and download the word documment. I sent you an email with it. I have no emails from you. Do not replace C9 if you are using both Sowter transformers and Solen Fast Capacitor, only replace C9 if keeping the Cinemag output or the Vishay Sprague Cap. |
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Post by stam on Apr 11, 2017 1:27:34 GMT -6
Here is a video comparing the Teletronix (UA) LA2A with the SA2A MK2 and WA2A
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Post by nick8801 on Apr 11, 2017 5:41:24 GMT -6
Cool comparison....to my ears the compression sounds most obvious on the warm. Almost like signal is a little choked. The Stam has a nice tube character but doesn't clamp down as hard. The tele sounds the biggest to me, but doesn't quite have that same thickening effect. Just my 2 cents.
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Post by stam on Jun 1, 2017 17:19:36 GMT -6
Anybody upgraded their units?
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Post by ChaseUTB on Jun 1, 2017 17:32:12 GMT -6
Has anyone ordered a new unit? Are they shipping now?
Any audio of mk1 vs mk2?
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 1, 2017 17:54:40 GMT -6
This is really tempting. I've been really impressed with the 1073.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Jun 1, 2017 17:58:25 GMT -6
Anybody upgraded their units? Nah. Thing is the balls, as is. |
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Post by iamasound on Jun 2, 2017 6:54:12 GMT -6
jcoutu wrote...Nah. Thing is the balls, as is.
"Balls", said the Queen, "If I had them I'd be King!
With that in mind, I certainly will be plucking an SA-2A MKII when sometime after the fall my money tree bears some welcome and sticky sweet fruit. The Warm is wonderful, though the Stam just has that extra little bit of verve that wontonly tickles my verve spot in just the right way.
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Post by Ward on Jun 2, 2017 7:42:10 GMT -6
I love my Mark 1 too, but I plan on upgrading the T4 cell with a speedier one at some point.
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Post by stam on Jun 2, 2017 8:35:59 GMT -6
You can order a faster T4B from Bill Jones, Kenettek
Just let him know what you want and he can make you one
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Post by Ward on Jun 2, 2017 9:26:46 GMT -6
You can order a faster T4B from Bill Jones, Kenettek Just let him know what you want and he can make you one Link please? Searches keep taking me to tech sites and medical studies. |
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Post by wiz on Jun 2, 2017 18:20:06 GMT -6
I love my mark 1, I have a DRIP opto 5 here as well, that has three different attack and release settings, and between the two I am covered for LA2A opto types...
cheers
Wiz
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Post by ChaseUTB on Jun 2, 2017 18:49:57 GMT -6
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Post by channelcat on Jun 2, 2017 18:53:09 GMT -6
You can order a faster T4B from Bill Jones, Kenettek Just let him know what you want and he can make you one Link please? Searches keep taking me to tech sites and medical studies. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 3, 2017 13:09:19 GMT -6
Smart site name.
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Post by Ward on Jun 3, 2017 20:18:59 GMT -6
Thank you fellow R-GO-ers. I don't know why I couldn't find the site again after being there so many times in the past and why every search took me somewhere else.
I appreciate it muchly. biggly.YUGEly
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Post by Ward on Jun 3, 2017 20:24:18 GMT -6
And the order is placed.
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