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Post by tumeniamps (Tom) on Aug 30, 2023 6:21:22 GMT -7
I went ahead and installed a PPIMV on my Ghia head last night. All I can say is WOW!!! We all know how great the Ghia is from the factory, but a great master volume takes the amp to another level. If you're considering the master volume mod, send it in to Don for the upgrade if you don't know how to do it yourself. It will be worth every penny.
Out of respect to Dr. Z and company, please don't ask me how to do the mod, if you don't know how. Trust me, you'll be thrilled after sending it back to the factory for the upgrade. Don is brilliant and his work is second to none.
This amp is an absolute masterpiece and is capable of so many tones.
Once again Doc, my hat is off to you!!
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Post by wally on Sept 8, 2023 9:48:11 GMT -7
Maybe one day I will see inside a 35th Anniv and know which PPIMV circuit the Doc used or if he concocted something new for this one. Knowing HOW to do the work is important. Knowing what exactly to do is another question. I have the how covered. There are a number of known PPIMV circuits, and Dr. Z may have created another for all I know. At any rate, I enjoy my Ghia the way it is, and $400 is a long way toward a Fryette Power Station type of thing. I played my Ghia through a new Fryette unit a friend brought by. It could cut accurately the output——of the entire signal path, and if wanted it made the Gua biggerWith the reamping ability.
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Post by scottyc13 on Sept 8, 2023 14:05:58 GMT -7
I just shipped my Ghia head to Dr Z to get the PPIMV installed. I’ve built amps and thought about doing it myself, but decided to let the experts do it.
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Post by nmz on Sept 15, 2023 10:05:59 GMT -7
Just sent my lil’ Anni out for the MV upgrade. Super excited to hear the difference in MV’s. Original was ok but looking forward to the new and improved PPIMV.
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Post by bubs42 on Sept 27, 2023 17:54:28 GMT -7
Just sent my lil’ Anni out for the MV upgrade. Super excited to hear the difference in MV’s. Original was ok but looking forward to the new and improved PPIMV. I would buy another Anni Ghia today just to have the master upgraded. You will not be disappointed
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Post by pete1026 on Sept 29, 2023 10:59:57 GMT -7
WELL worth the $ to send it in. Don did mine and picked out some great tubes he had "saved" for the right amp. Wanted to thank him in person when I was in the area but never made it over. THANKS DON!
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Post by richiez on Sept 29, 2023 19:05:22 GMT -7
Just got mine back. I was lucky to nab a 2000 blond 1x10 combo in amazing condition. Came with the brake lite installed as well. Got it, tested it to make sure it was ok, immediately packed it back up and shipped to Don. I asked him to put the knob on the front and he installed the current 35th anniversary panel. So it looks completely OEM. Tonight I played with everyone asleep. With the Brake lite and MV it was whisper volume and still was wonderful. Not as good as opening it up… but still felt and sounded like itself. I also have a Suhr RL IR for complete silence thru headphones. But I love having the option of whisper volume thru the speaker… and it’s still surprisingly satisfying. It also got a full checkup in the process… and passed with flying colors. So peace of mind and a PPIMV for $200+ was well worth it.
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Post by nmz on Oct 17, 2023 9:45:16 GMT -7
On its way back from the mothership. Exciting!
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Post by scottyc13 on Oct 17, 2023 13:18:08 GMT -7
Mine too. I pick it up tomorrow.
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Post by scottyc13 on Oct 18, 2023 13:10:44 GMT -7
Just got mine back. It sounds glorious. I had Don front mount the pot and got the new faceplate. flic.kr/p/2pa48Kd
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Post by bubs42 on Oct 21, 2023 6:36:23 GMT -7
I just purchased this 1999 Ghia to have when I need a change. Swapped in a 5v4, 6N14N’s and some old USA Pres. My SG Junior into the Ghia with a Celestion is great!
My intent is to send it for the new MV soon.
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Post by nmz on Oct 26, 2023 11:02:37 GMT -7
Got my lil’ Anni back and couldn’t be happier. It’s a little fireball that screams with my LPs. I highly recommend it for anyone on the fence. Being a 25th anniversary it had the MV stock and it was ok but the new MV is outstanding in every way.
As always Don is amazing and I cannot say enough about how happy I’ve been with all the amps I have sent in for updates (ZLux, EMS, Ghia). If I lived near the shop I’d give him a big hug!
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Post by tumeniamps (Tom) on Oct 26, 2023 11:52:48 GMT -7
Got my lil’ Anni back and couldn’t be happier. It’s a little fireball that screams with my LPs. I highly recommend it for anyone on the fence. Being a 25th anniversary it had the MV stock and it was ok but the new MV is outstanding in every way. As always Don is amazing and I cannot say enough about how happy I’ve been with all the amps I have sent in for updates (ZLux, EMS, Ghia). If I lived near the shop I’d give him a big hug! Don is absolutely the best. Such a great guy to deal with and he knows a thing or 2 about Z's.
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Post by bubs42 on Oct 28, 2023 12:52:31 GMT -7
Got my lil’ Anni back and couldn’t be happier. It’s a little fireball that screams with my LPs. I highly recommend it for anyone on the fence. Being a 25th anniversary it had the MV stock and it was ok but the new MV is outstanding in every way. As always Don is amazing and I cannot say enough about how happy I’ve been with all the amps I have sent in for updates (ZLux, EMS, Ghia). If I lived near the shop I’d give him a big hug! Here Here, the new MV is amazing.
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