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NAD: BALLS MINILUX BF-2R: A new king of home amps.
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Re: NAD: BALLS MINILUX BF-2R: A new king of home amps.
That’s the amp sound I have in my head. Very nice!
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Re: NAD: BALLS MINILUX BF-2R: A new king of home amps.
That looks and sounds absolutely fantastic - especially the tremolo.
If you don't mind me asking how much did it set you back?
If you don't mind me asking how much did it set you back?
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I don't know if what Tony charged me was a special price or anything so I wouldn't want to say. You're better off just messaging him on here or Instagram really, every project is slightly different depending on what options you want.
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$1450 + shipping was the quote as of 2 weeks ago. Everything is priced currently so if tariffs start affecting shit, the quote is subject to change.
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Re: NAD: BALLS MINILUX BF-2R: A new king of home amps.
Jesus Christ that's a steal for a custom hand-wired amp.
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Most of mine are not terribly expensive, all things considered. I just quoted a 50W head at $1500 as well.
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Re: NAD: BALLS MINILUX BF-2R: A new king of home amps.
Hmm, must be a "type" around here. 2 of my favorite amps are my bf Basman and drip edge Champ and the Jupiter 8sc is also my favorite speaker...
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It was you that turned me on to them! Such a great sound from an 8"

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Re: NAD: BALLS MINILUX BF-2R: A new king of home amps.
I'm honored! yeah, it sounds so shockingly just like a much bigger speaker, so deep and full, it really does put to shame any of the internet "truths" about 8" speakers.
Someday, I still want to build my Vibrochamp/Mini Bandmaster idea. More or less, just a Vibrochamp in a headshell but with a matching, closed back, 2x8, piggy back cab. You know what speakers are going in that cab too
. Someday...
Someday, I still want to build my Vibrochamp/Mini Bandmaster idea. More or less, just a Vibrochamp in a headshell but with a matching, closed back, 2x8, piggy back cab. You know what speakers are going in that cab too

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DO IT. DO IT.hulakatt wrote: ↑Sat Apr 19, 2025 12:25 pmI'm honored! yeah, it sounds so shockingly just like a much bigger speaker, so deep and full, it really does put to shame any of the internet "truths" about 8" speakers.
Someday, I still want to build my Vibrochamp/Mini Bandmaster idea. More or less, just a Vibrochamp in a headshell but with a matching, closed back, 2x8, piggy back cab. You know what speakers are going in that cab too. Someday...
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Re: NAD: BALLS MINILUX BF-2R: A new king of home amps.
Not for lack of desire, trying to finish up other projects, pack up my whole existence, finish my house projects, sell the house, move and get divorced. All right now. So... this might be a back burner kind of deal.
On the upside, since cleaning out my workshop, I've had enough space to do some more work on the Hiwatt se4122 that's been sitting there, just glaring at me to finish it.
On the upside, since cleaning out my workshop, I've had enough space to do some more work on the Hiwatt se4122 that's been sitting there, just glaring at me to finish it.
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