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ronenash
a AudioPhile
from Date Reviewed: April 13, 2011
Bottom Line: I have this amplifier since the mid 90's. I have had many different amplifiers along the years amongst them some the best amplifiers out there from Conrad Johnson, Bel Canto, Lyngdorf and Sonic Frontiers to name a few. Somehow I am always happy returning to the Beard P100. I have used the Beard regularly as my main amplifier until 2006 replacing tube every 3 years or so. The beard may not be the most detailed amplifier out there but presents music in a very lush and seductive way. The soundstage is very wide and deep and this amplifier can drive most speakers. I have used it with Martin Logan’s, and Sonus Faber Amati’s without a problem in my medium sized room.
Two year ago I decided to re-build the Beard and replace some of the aged components inside. I replace the power supply caps and all the coupling caps. I also replaced some of the resistors that were out of spec. After this the Beard became a new animal, matching the best gear I had at hand. It is a great amplifier if you can find one and a heaven for DIY enthusiasts.
Highly recommended!
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david anijar
a Audiophile
from israel,tel-avivDate Reviewed: April 29, 2001
Strengths: use ordinary tubes 4 kt88/6550 (i use 4 svetlana 6550c) and 3 pairs of ecc 81,82,83. the sound is very detaild & warm yet no muddy as old tube amps
very powerfull can drive almost any speaker, mine avance epsilon 930 200W
Weaknesses: weight almost 50kg ! need to be opened to re-bias.
Bottom Line: very good amp, as asecond hand it is a winner.
beautiful mid & highs.
only for tube amps lovers.
Purchased At: second hand
Similar Products Used: conrad johnson mv-75A
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