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Project Ember II Loaner Program

Discussion in 'Closed Loaners' started by velvetx, Dec 29, 2015.

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  1. velvetx

    velvetx Gear Master West/Vendor Spotlight Moderator

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    Big thanks to Jeremy at Garage 1217 for providing the loaner unit. Please post your review/impression/thoughts in the thread. Keep in mind that we are looking for honest feedback here as that is what I explain to every vendor who is willing to provide a loaner for our group. The only thing I ask is to make sure to stay constructive.

    Below is the current list for people next in line so if you could please post when you send this off to the next person that would be great (and organized). I have added direct links to the users so you can just PM them from this post to get address information. How to read this list is a person with Bold User Name currently has the item and people have already had it it will have user names.
    1. @velvetx (Norcal)
    2. @purrin (Socal)
    3. @Tim Thomas (Motor City)
    4. @sphinxvc (NYC)
    5. TBD
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    Our time for each member is currently TBD days signups are limited as our time frame for this loaner will be 60 days (when the list gets populated will fill in how many days and provide an update). When you ship the product out please insure this package for $350 and provide a tracking number. Also please look over the new loaner program guide in my signature.
     
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    velvetx, Dec 29, 2015
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    I've already heard this, so you can take me off the list. I can always copy/pasta my impressions from CS.
     
    Hands, Dec 29, 2015
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    Can't wait to hear more people chime in about this! What tubes are being shipped with the unit? That will make a big difference.
     
    Skyline, Dec 29, 2015
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    I am interested.
     
    Tim Thomas, Dec 29, 2015
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    I think just the stock tubes but just was wondering if you wanted to be added to the list?
     
    velvetx, Dec 30, 2015
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    Nope, I own it. Just excited to see more people get a chance to hear it.

    Tubes make a huge difference with this amp, though, and could completely change someone's opinion with certain headphone pairings.
     
    Skyline, Dec 30, 2015
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    I had one for a while and still need to write my review. Sweet amp. Wish I'd tried it with Electro-Harmonix 12BH7s.

    Got those for the Sunrise III and they're sweet.
     
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    Any possibility to get a couple of different tube to try out with Ember? Maybe a 6sn7?
     
    Tim Thomas, Jan 6, 2016
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    Nobody else wants to give it a listen?
     
    Tim Thomas, Jan 11, 2016
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    In regards to different tubes due to it being a loaner and not ours it will have to utilize stock tubes.
     
    velvetx, Jan 11, 2016
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    Just curious if there is an ETA on when this will start.
     
    Tim Thomas, Jan 20, 2016
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    VS Vali 2 would be interesting.
     
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    Working on it. I estimate February or March launch.
     
    velvetx, Jan 21, 2016
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    Thanks!
     
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    Mshenay Barred from loaner program. DON'T SEND ME GEAR.

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    ... see now this... this doesn't help lol

    I purchased the Starlight demo I got... liked it so much... now I wonder should I demo the Ember 2 >.> maybe not as I can't afford to keep it

    but seriously, I'd be done for trying it. I have a nice little reserve of tubes I can roll into atm
     
    Mshenay, Jan 28, 2016
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    am definitely interested Boston,MA
     
    kirayamato, Feb 3, 2016
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    I'd love to audition the Ember II, and compare to my Magni 2U and Vali 2. Thanks!
     
    Supa Mint, Feb 9, 2016
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    I've placed an order for an Ember, so you can remove me from the list.
     
    Tim Thomas, Feb 10, 2016
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