New (valve) member here . . .

[macvisual]

Hi all.

My very first post here, I've been into Hi-Fi since 1976 era or so, I'm an golden oldie so to speak....lol.....


Within the past week I've just purchased a used WAD KEL84 XL version valve (line-only) integrated amplifier -- I bought it without any knowledge or hearing it, took a chance on it to be honest, I've never owned any WAD Hi-Fi audio gear in the past, but must say it's sounding extremely good now seated/glued on my Hi-Fi rack.........it makes amazing music via my Audioplan Kontrast MkII floorstanders (86db)........amazed by it actually....!

I've owned quite a few valve related amps and mono's over the decades, but this KEL84 is so musical, so enjoyable.


Here's a photo;

WAD KEL84 by APM Photography, on Flickr



Before I made the purchase I gave Matthew Snell a phone call for his advice and knowledge relating to this KEL84 I was about to buy, I must say he was very helpful with my questions......fabulous.


Best regards to all. Looking forward to this audio forum.


Peter
Central Scotland

[bob orbell]

Welcome Peter, I had one some time ago that was tatty and resurrected it, it did sound good but not quite as good as the KT88 I use, and just for the record your amplifier is a World Designs product, not World Audio Design, the former improved PCB layout and construction but is the same circuitry. Bob

[Greg.]

Welcome Peter. Nice amp. Saw it advertised on AOS and thought it was a good deal. As you say, very musical. I hope it gives you hours of listening enjoyment.

[John Caswell]

Good morning and welcome Peter.
I must admit I do like the side panels they add a certain something to this very excellent amplifier. As Greg says I hope it gives you many hours of listening enjoyment.

John

[Richard]

Hi Peter and welcome
Yes a lovely amp certainly one of my favourites
Is that another valve device below on the rack?

[colin.hepburn]

Hi Peter
Nice to see another Scottish member Welcome to the forum Nice Amp enjoy
Colin

[Yellow]

Welcome. I am so pleased to see that there are new members with new amps.
Fantastic.

Neil.

[macvisual]

Originally Posted by Richard

Hi Peter and welcome
Yes a lovely amp certainly one of my favourites
Is that another valve device below on the rack?

Hi Richard.

Well spotted Sir, yes that other valve related Hi-Fi item is a homemade Valve DAC, based on Lukas Lampizitor design, not built by myself (unfortunately), was built by an audio friend of mine from N-Ireland, he’s good with a soldering iron and reading schematics.

It sounds blooming marvellous……just like the World Designs KEL84 XL…!


Best regards.
Peter