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11-09-2012, 08:01 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas | | | NAD - Portaflex Clone With Some Beef
Hi, just wnated to share with everyone. I commissioned an all tube amp from Cliff Smith Audio out here in Oz (Kansas) and I just picked it up yesterday. It's kind of a clone of a B-15 but with more watts, like either 50 or 100 of them. The thing sounds amazing. Even though I'm fortunate enough to own a DB750 and an EVOll 500 I've been jonesing for an all tube amp. This is it, wow. Dynamics, definitiion, tubey warmth and as much grind as I like. Does it sound exactly like a B-15? No, but Cliff used the building blocks of the preamp and original specs to design the "Super" version. I wish I could provide some clips but I don't have the means. I can tell you it makes every bass in the stable shine. Some pix:
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11-09-2012, 08:02 AM
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11-09-2012, 05:34 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: alberta canada | | | Wow, that is beautiful! Bet it sounds great. |
11-09-2012, 05:40 PM
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11-09-2012, 06:14 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank, Ca | | | Saw this, surprised it hasnt gotten more replies. Looks beautiful. If I had an extra mic I would send it to you to record some clips. |
11-09-2012, 08:27 PM
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11-09-2012, 09:00 PM
|  | Redefining Lazy | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tampa via PDX | | | Sweet.
What cabinet are you using with it?
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11-09-2012, 10:23 PM
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11-09-2012, 11:55 PM
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+1 what cab/s?
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11-10-2012, 12:01 AM
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11-10-2012, 12:07 AM
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11-10-2012, 05:55 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA | | | Sweet. I really wonder why there are not more B15 pre- high power back end clones out there. I know Fargen makes them, and my EBS is pretty close, but it seems like they'd sell? Or are they one of those "Only guys who have gotten past X point in their experience curve" items?
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11-11-2012, 06:33 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas | | | Thank you all for the kind words. YES it does sound great. I'm a lucky SOB.
Cliff did an amazing job and his attention to detail borders on the insane, being a tech by trade I can tell you it was a privelidge having him accept the project. And my own insanity for having things done right was quenched!
Right now I'm using it with a nearful 2x12 + 2x6. Killer, thinking of pairing it up with some sealed cabs. 2x15 maybe......
And he will build it however you want.....
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11-11-2012, 06:42 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO | | | Nice! I'm gonna have to come out and hear Saucy Jack so I can check out your sweet new amp!
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11-11-2012, 07:19 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas | | Thanks gjbassist! I only wish we used a backline! We're all FOH and in ears.... 
However, I love for you to give me a shout and we can get together and talk bass (jeez, did I just say that!) But it would be cool to have you @ a gig. Just let me know if you plan to come by. frankiebass59@aol.com.
Thanks.....
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11-14-2012, 11:59 AM
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Finally opened it up, here's what I found...
Nice work by Cliff.
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