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[FourT6and2]

Larry amps don't need a noise gate, because my circuits are extremely low in noise.

Noise doesn't always come from the amp. I have amps here that are very quiet on their own, in certain locations. But at home (apartment building), they are very noisy from all the WIFI, Bluetooth, modems, and appliances of the other apartment units, power transformers outside, and etc. A gate in the loop kills all that stuff. Sometimes I even hear little beeps and boops, like Morse code, coming from somewhere.

I bring the amp over to a friend's house, where there's more distance from his neighbors... zero noise.

I think parallel loops are great for certain things. I also like series loops. Some amps have both or the loop is switchable. Those are nice too.

 

[shredi knight]

What would you rather find on Christmas morning? A lump of coal in your stocking, or this?

You make the call!!!

 

[shredi knight]

But his "gf" will still be in her "20's"

A quick refresher course (there will be a quiz later on

 

[novosibir]

Noise doesn't always come from the amp. I have amps here that are very quiet on their own, in certain locations. But at home (apartment building), they are very noisy from all the WIFI, Bluetooth, modems, and appliances of the other apartment units, power transformers outside, and etc. A gate in the loop kills all that stuff. Sometimes I even hear little beeps and boops, like Morse code, coming from somewhere.

Interference that is fed into the amp from the house installation is filtered out in Larry amps by a filter in the power connection.

 

[FourT6and2]

Interference that is fed into the amp from the house installation is filtered out in Larry amps by a filter in the power connection.

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That appears to be for mains power, which is fine. But a lot of the noise I experience is from other sources—not just from AC mains. And it's in every amp I have. Just pointing out that a noise gate is useful and that doesn't mean the amp itself is the cause of the noise...

 

[novosibir]

No reason for me to strangle the dynamics of the amp and additionally apply semiconductor noise to the sound.

So far I have had no problems with the fact that my amps (except WLAN and cordless phones) have caught other interference from the environment. Also no Russian transmitters on long wave or marine radio, which many amps capture.

 

[Smash]

That appears to be for mains power, which is fine. But a lot of the noise I experience is from other sources—not just from AC mains. And it's in every amp I have. Just pointing out that a noise gate is useful and that doesn't mean the amp itself is the cause of the noise...

I have this at my house for some reason. My amp is dead silent at other places, but i am picking up something at my house.

 

[novosibir]

Try tube shields over the input tube and the overdrive tube.
Check whether the aluminum plate or foil in the bottom of the head shell has a good ground contact to the chassis.
Apply a .0047 ceramic cap from the input jack's ground to the chassis ground.
Check, whether the shields of the shielded signal wires are grounded there where the arrive and not there where they start.

 

[Monkey Man]

Pretty low-tier ad-hom attacks, especially when you consider the fact that he had a kid with the 20-year-old. That's not a perverted underage endeavour; it's a longterm commitment with an adult FFS.

PDF accusations against members are verboten and temp-bantable (increasing to perma following repeated offences).

Just a heads-up in case anyone "forgot".

 

[Monkey Man]

I actually made my first 2 posts before even reading what actually happened. That sucks and I really wouldn't wish that on anyone and hope Larry makes (or has made) a full recovery.

With that said, back to the ball busting!!!

Good on ya mate.

 

[glpg80]

Try tube shields over the input tube and the overdrive tube.
Check whether the aluminum plate or foil in the bottom of the head shell has a good ground contact to the chassis.
Apply a .0047 ceramic cap from the input jack's ground to the chassis ground.
Check, whether the shields of the shielded signal wires are grounded there where the arrive and not there where they start.

I don’t think people realize that Larry practically invented the grounding scheme many people have built companies from today - or at least used his advice in some manner to influence high gain design. I know I use a modified version of Larry’s grounding scheme custom to my own preferences for my own low noise floor design. I don’t need his design exactly but what he states to do is based on actual theory that’s correct.

For the other mentioned problems with noise, I designed my own noise gate integrated into parts of the amp that work best for sensing and silencing - sort of like the concept of an ISO pro rack G but integrated into the amplifier and completely all analog, no digital DSP decimating your tone.

Regardless that wait time is excessive Larry and you know it - I’d hire help to cut the wait time down to something more respectful and reasonable. You’d sell more product if the wait times were shorter.

 

[Meeotch]

Pretty low-tier ad-hom attacks, especially when you consider the fact that he had a kid with the 20-year-old. That's not a perverted underage endeavour; it's a longterm commitment with an adult FFS.

PDF accusations against members are verboten and temp-bantable (increasing to perma following repeated offences).

Just a heads-up in case anyone "forgot".

Yeah, I understand that Larry has made some enemies on this forum, and that past behavior doesn't just disappear with time. But IMO it takes balls to put yourself out there like he has and admit a blatant mistake turned accident. To shove it back in his face may seem like deserved revenge, but in reality it just exposes immaturity.

Personally I almost ordered a Larry a few years ago, but once I learned that he only did parallel loops I decided to pass. I don't care if an amp is lined with gold and cocaine, I need a gate and an EQ in every loop period. If I miss out on the greatest amp of all time so be it.

Larry has admitted many times that this is his hobby. People should save their breath and stop holding him to the typical business standard. You are risking a lot more for arguably a lot more. The choice is yours.

Larry I'm glad to hear you are on the mend and wish you the best, Merry Christmas!

 

[Smash]

Larry, tell your girlfriends to get jealous. You have a male courter, it seems

 

[thegame]

I don’t think people realize that Larry practically invented the grounding scheme many people have built companies from today - or at least used his advice in some manner to influence high gain design. I know I use a modified version of Larry’s grounding scheme custom to my own preferences for my own low noise floor design. I don’t need his design exactly but what he states to do is based on actual theory that’s correct.

For the other mentioned problems with noise, I designed my own noise gate integrated into parts of the amp that work best for sensing and silencing - sort of like the concept of an ISO pro rack G but integrated into the amplifier and completely all analog, no digital DSP decimating your tone.

Regardless that wait time is excessive Larry and you know it - I’d hire help to cut the wait time down to something more respectful and reasonable. You’d sell more product if the wait times were shorter.

Can’t wait to hear your amp that sounds better than any Larry

 

[Smash]

I don’t think people realize that Larry practically invented the grounding scheme many people have built companies from today - or at least used his advice in some manner to influence high gain design. I know I use a modified version of Larry’s grounding scheme custom to my own preferences for my own low noise floor design. I don’t need his design exactly but what he states to do is based on actual theory that’s correct.

For the other mentioned problems with noise, I designed my own noise gate integrated into parts of the amp that work best for sensing and silencing - sort of like the concept of an ISO pro rack G but integrated into the amplifier and completely all analog, no digital DSP decimating your tone.

Regardless that wait time is excessive Larry and you know it - I’d hire help to cut the wait time down to something more respectful and reasonable. You’d sell more product if the wait times were shorter.

I can't wait to try one of your amps.

 

[Monkey Man]

Yeah, I reckon @glpg80 knows what he's doin'.

Regardless that wait time is excessive Larry and you know it - I’d hire help to cut the wait time down to something more respectful and reasonable. You’d sell more product if the wait times were shorter.

The thing is 'though, he doesn't care about maximising profit; it's a labour of love for him.

Larry has admitted many times that this is his hobby. People should save their breath and stop holding him to the typical business standard. You are risking a lot more for arguably a lot more. The choice is yours.

Exactomundo.

I look at it this way:

If a retired dude who made something for fun and happens to be the "best in the game" was able to be persuaded to make an amp for me, I'd EXPECT to have to pay something upfront and to have to wait a long time 'cause, you know, not a factory and "just a hobby".

Even in this scenario I'd feel privileged that I were able to extract a handmade item from such a skilled "master craftsman". It goes without saying that I'd also EXPECT some sort of quirky character traits; they're very-common in talented, experienced older people.

 

[novosibir]

Can’t wait to hear your amp that sounds better than any Larry

I believe that straight away because almost every amp on the market sounds better than a Larry.

As everyone knows, I've been trying desperately for decades to tune my amps so that they sound at least as good as a Bugera.

Unfortunately, all my attempts in this direction have failed so far
Maybe I should attend an amp builder seminar with Bruce Egnater to learn a little more?

 

[Eazy-ESP]

It’s actually Christmas already here in Australia. Thank you Santa. You gave me exactly what I asked for. Larry replying to forum posts!

 

[Eazy-ESP]

And I am surprised, that people are willing to wait more than 5 years for their Larry amp, really... but they do

The last one who has ordered an amp has accepted a waiting time of 5 years & 6 months - nonetheless he has paid his deposit immediately.
The guy is located in New Zealand, so he probably never has a chance to meet me in person. That's what I call patience and confidence.

I would absolutely love to try one of your amps. I honestly don’t think the sound would suit my tastes, I tend to prefer a looser sound. But they do look like works of art and I am intrigued. But man, everyone is worried about you living long enough to make it. I’m more concerned I’m the one that won’t live long enough.