NAT Generator monoblocks?

[trh8654]

Was wondering if anyone here owns or has spent any time with these amps. Would love to hear your opinions.
Thanks, and hope to meet some of you at Axpona.

 

[Tmij]

I have the earlier version and while they're good amps but make sure you're using NOS 811A RCAs, that made a huge difference.

 

[trh8654]

Beautiful system! Ever have an kind of problems with the amps?

 

[JackD201]

I have the earlier version and while they're good amps but make sure you're using NOS 811A RCAs, that made a huge difference.

Hi Tito,

Are you bi-amping the Proclaims with the NAT or TrodTs with the MSBs on bass duty?

 

[Tmij]

Beautiful system! Ever have an kind of problems with the amps?

Thanks! When I got them the amps had 811A Cetrons and a stash of Sino tubes... it went through several tubes quickly causing me to think there was something wrong with them. Then a builder who'd used 811As before cued me onto NOS RCAs and it hasn't blown a tube since. Aside from that issue, the amps have been pretty reliable and quiet although I'm not sure they really measure up to their supposed rated power.

Are you bi-amping the Proclaims with the NAT or TrodTs with the MSBs on bass duty?

Hi Jack, no, the Trodt and the MSBs are opposites sensitivity-wise and I'd long sold my balanced Endler attenuators. The NATs are closer to the MSBs and is the combo I was planning on trying out when I get the chance.

 

[bonzo75]

Bumping an old thread, any more experiences with the NATs. People using these, what have you found better?

 

[Analog Kid]

You have to give the company credit for being a bit outside the box in using those giant radio station tubes some of their models use.