Heres a few pics of my new awesome amp!

Dad hooked me up for 600
this unit is th upgraded version of the Delta 200 with the upgraded input circuitry ,the input was modded and a set of balanced XLR's were installed as seen in the picture of the circuit boards.

200 WPC @ 8 ohms
300 WPC @ 6 ohms
400 WPC @ 4 ohms

Said to have a damping factor of over 2000

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These are SEVERELY undervalued and underestimated amplifiers. I have a pair of Delta 250 monoblocks, same look and dimensions as your 200. I run them in a biamp configuration along with a pair of Meridian 103 monoblocks. The 250 puts out 250 watts per amp and it sounds awesome. No, it's not a pair of Mark Levinson 20.6, but for the price they are just outstanding, even for 3 times the price they'd be cheap.
You don't see them up for sale often and when they are, the price is low. I recommend this amplifier series (as well as the preamps and DACs) heartily.

Dad is looking at a set of Delta 250's right now, he doesn't know weather to go with the 250's or a set of B&K monoblocks.

Shawn

DANG man, that thing is big :D

How does she sound?

congrats!!

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Sounds awesome seriously giving me second thoughts on selling my Thiels, Hopefully I can get it from dad that would be just great!!!.

Shawn.

I worked on a pair of Delta 250 monoblocks recently, and I too loved the sound. If I ran across a pair I could afford, I'd pick them up!

One thing for those considering purchase: the problem that one of the amps had is a potential sticking point if you have one that has to be repaired:

The input transistors are a JFET differential pair, made in the same case, which is no longer available, period.

There IS a more modern replacement, but getting your hands on one is difficult, they are not stocked by any parts house that I know of. If yours needs servicing, have your tech get in touch with the manufacturer of the part, they, and their distributor, are pretty nice about sending out a sample part if needed: LSK389. Get the higher current rated one.

Oh yeah, and don't sweat sound quality with the newer part, they sound sweet!

nice find shawn you will love it and a good price

Where are the tubes ??

Where are the tubes ??


Grumpy, they're in those big, black tube shields in the last pic!

Eight in each channel, with the bridge rectifiers in between . . .

::ducks for cover from the dead EL34s being hurled in his direction::

Hahaha not many tube amps could run my speakers grump unless i am looking to spend thousands and thousands!

Shawn.

With all the questions about tube amps I figured thats what you wanted.

Is this for the Vandersteens ?

I have heard these speakers on 40 watt tube amps and they were sweet. Its the first watt that counts. Not the next 800...

Well I was gonna trade my Thiels for a set of K-horns but the guy backed out cause he didn't want to meet half way---LAME! so I am sticking to solid state for now.

Grumpy your correct about the Vandersteens they are 90 db where as the Thiels are like 86 db,I hooked the Vandy's up to the pioneer SA-610 I acquired over the weekend--(prolly 60-65 watts in 6 ohms)-- and it lit em up great. but I'm highly content with my PS audio even though my stereo has been dismantled for days now lol.

The Delta 200 is only 300 WPC in 6 ohms, makes for good head room!.

Shawn.

that amp and the Thiels would be a great setup,,,if you need tube flavour, you could later add a tube buffer or just a tube pre..

I reckon I'm gonna go with a PS Audio passive pre like dads most likely a 6.0 or a 6.5? I believe its a 6.5 or maybe a 6.1 I'm not sure but either way it will be much nicer then my Kenwood Basic C2 pre I'm using now

that amp and the Thiels would be a great setup,,,if you need tube flavour, you could later add a tube buffer or just a tube pre..

Sounds awesome seriously giving me second thoughts on selling my Thiels, Hopefully I can get it from dad that would be just great!!!.

Shawn.


Shawn, I'd say selling those Thiel CS 2s would be a source of regret later on. I have the same Thiel CS2s as you, and find them to be the best in my collection. I also have the Vandersteen 2Cs you have- another pair I love. rounding out the collection are Dahlquist DQ-10s, a/d/s/ L1230s, and AR 9LSis.

I will openly admit, the Thiels are very finicky. The wrong electronics are going to give you issues with them. I love my (now collection of three) Denon POA 1500s, and they sound great on everything, including the Thiels most of the time, but the Thiels at other intervals show the shortfalls and flaws of that excellent Japanese amp.

Thus the move to some newer gear. Currently I'm updating the kit to power the Thiels with a mix of PS Audio, Enlightened Audio Design, B&K, and PSE Studio gear.


There's a few other niggling issues with the Thiels-

The thiels, at 42-45Hz, don't always have the bottom end I want- and I suspect what you are also looking for- thus my quest for a subwoofer for them.

If you step outside of the sound-stage, the sound collapses pretty quick- these aren't speakers for listening to when milling around the room. Best to sit yer arse down.

If mixed with improper amplification as stated above, and poor placement, the harshness they can reveal by their nature can be easily exposed and magnified to unpleasant levels. Many folk have left the room listening to Thiels. They can be that difficult to corral, and sound that acerbic if not handled correctly.

But- get them placed right, and with the right kit, and they are sublime. The model you and I have- the CS 2- have been often referred to the Quad 63ESLs.

Your PS Audio amp is a high-quality piece of gear- one of 4 companies I, on a budget, found to offer the best performance and value.

The Thiels will love it.

Integrate the subs you have to augment the low end and I don't know if you could do any better.

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Hi Shawn...
I just spotted this post...what great looking amp....:thmbsp:



Bill