"Rob" wrote in message
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Mike Gilmour wrote:
"Rob" wrote in message
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Thought I'd post the latest addition:

http://tinyurl.com/5w38u

Rob


Congratulations. The P100 is an excellent amp IMO, however when
selecting the valves then go for the lowest grid leakage as this affects
how the valve works in the AB1 mode of the amplifier, the lower the
leakage the better the power envelope.
The P100 was a fav of Ken Kessler for many a year, but as his favs were
ultra expensive cameras and wris****ches what credence that really holds
god only knows ;-)

Cheers,

Mike



Cheers Mike - I've been in touch with Chris Found who does the Beard
servicing, and I'll mention this. I've read the Kessler reviews - does
like his Beard amps - second to Dynaco he reckons/ed.

Rob


Yes I remember reading his original reviews plus some subsequent positive
comparitive mentions in other amplifier reviews. I actually heard the P100
again a few weeks ago when I collected one for a friend and did a
valve/health check prior to passing it on... and was again impressed by its
performance. The low grid leakage advice came from Chris during one of his
very helpful contacts.

regards,

Mike